Posted on 08/05/2006 4:56:46 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Thanks for the ping Tonk.
August 6, 2006
READ: Colossians 1:24-29
You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are Gods. 1 Corinthians 6:20
On August 6, 1945, Kanji Araki, then a toddler, was playing on the floor. Although an air-raid siren had sounded a warning, few paid it any heed since Hiroshima had previously escaped bombing. Then a blinding flash lit up the sky. Superheated air rushed at tremendous speed, knocking down buildings and setting the center of the city ablaze. In the days that followed the nuclear detonation, Kanjis grandmother, brother, and sister died from radiation sickness.
As Kanji grew up, he experienced emotional conflict about those who suffered and died because of the bomb. His parents were Christians, but Kanji adopted a secular view of life. Yet he felt a growing emptiness inside. He began to study the Bible to discover for himself who Jesus is. At a spiritual turning point, Kanji put his trust in Christ, and his empty heart was filled with Gods wonderful assurance. When the Lord led him into the ministry, he cited 1 Corinthians 6:20 and said, I was spared from death so that my life might have a higher purpose in serving God.
The apostle Paul had also been spared to serve God. I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, he said (Colossians 1:25). What has God entrusted to you?
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 70-71; Romans 8:22-39
Jack Lucas, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions against Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, speaks with Marines from B Company, Marine Barracks Washington. Lucas attended a ceremony at the Barracks where he was presented with a Medal of Honor flag, Aug. 3. Photo by: Cpl. Earnest J. Barnes
Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert John Paul Hinckley, hospital corpsman, Combined Anti-Armor Team II, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, pose for a photo with the recently awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with "V" Device (authorized for acts or service involving direct participation in combat operations). Photo by: Lance Cpl. Ryan Trevino
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.A first-person view of a Special Purpose Insertion/Extraction application shows a new perspectives of local training areas Aug. 4. The Special Operations Training Group Helicopter Rope Suspension Training course, sponsored by the II Marine Expeditionary Force Special Operations Training Group, is a two-week endeavor that teaches Marines to suspend safely from a helicopter using ropes, clips and harnesses. Photo by: Pfc. Christopher D. Lyttle
Beautiful presentation, Ms. Feather, for beautiful words.
Thank You, Jinxy. I do love the Psalms, so comforting. David, the first poet.
Happy Birthday Bannie!!
Beautiful story by Chaplain Schranz! Thanks for the thread, Tonk.
Is there anything else?
I remember that not getting mail was one of the most depressing things when I was in the Corps.
Here's wishing you many more!!!
Great post, lauren - thanks!
good selection of tunes, laurenmarlowe!
here's some videos I thought appropriate for Sunday threads...
Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies - Johnny Cash & Emmylou Harris
http://www.zippyvideos.com/1841930415737876/wherethesoulofmanneverdies_johnnycashemmylouharris/
Spirit In The Sky - Blind Boys Of Alabama
http://www.zippyvideos.com/1574521155658306/spiritinthesky_blindboysofalabamamusicvideo/
Walk In Jerusalem - Blind Boys Of Alabama
http://www.zippyvideos.com/8716696075658336/walkinjerusalem_blindboysofalabamamusicvideo/
Unanswered Prayers - Garth Brooks
http://www.zippyvideos.com/7761493635666666/unansweredprayers_garthbrooksmusicvideo/
Angels - Randy Travis
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Angels-RT.html
Day By Day - Doris Day
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Day-By-Day-DD.html
I Believe & medley - Loretta Lynn
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/I-Believe-medley-LL.html
Jesus Is Just Alright - Doobie Brothers
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Jesus-Is-Just-Alright-DB.html
Love Lifted Me - Randy Travis
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Love-Lifted-Me-RT.html
My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/My-Sweet-Lord-GH.html
Peace In The Valley - Randy Travis
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Peace-In-The-Valley-RT.html
What A Friend We Have In Jesus (instrumental with lyrics show in karaoke style)
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/What-A-Friend-We-Have-In-Jesus.html
You Raise Me Up - Westlife
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/You-Raise-Me-Up-W.html
Amazing Grace - Nancy Sinatra
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/Amazing-Grace-NS.html
God Bless America - Nancy Sinatra
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/God-Bless-America-NS.html
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Judy Garland & Liza Minelli
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/He-s-Got-The-Whole-World-JG-LM.html
How Great Thou Art - Jimmy Fortune
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/How-Great-Thou-Art-JF.html
In God We Trust - Jimmy Fortune
http://www.mojoflix.com/Video/In-God-We-Trust-JF.html
Evening Susannah, thank you for the great videos.
Really enjoying the Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris!
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