[Soaring Feather]

me

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[SandRat]

Anywhere in town or the area where I can do this.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[eleni121]

My country estate in the hills of the Southern Tier.

It's an unreal place.

[MoJo2001]

WooHoo!
Harpoon Larry's!
*HUGS*
Thanks for all you do!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for today's thread!

[The Mayor]

August 10, 2006

A Fragile Stone

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READ: Matthew 16:13-20

Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” —Matthew 16:16

When writing on the life of Simon Peter, songwriter and author Michael Card described the apostle as “a fragile stone.” It is a term filled with contrast, yet one that aptly describes Peter.

Throughout Peter’s life, we see this contrast lived out as he displayed moments of courage followed by spiritual failure. After his declaration of Christ as the Son of God, Jesus said to him, “I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). A rock. A stone. Peter, whose name means “a small stone,” proved to be fragile when he tried to dissuade Jesus from going to the cross, and when he denied Him three times after His arrest.

Peter, the “fragile stone,” reminds us that no amount of personal strength or talent can make us adequate for this life and its challenges. Only as we rest in the strength of Christ will we find His provision. When we acknowledge our frailty and dependence on Him, Christ’s strength can empower us for the troubles life throws our way.

Like Peter, we are all “fragile stones.” How grateful we can be for His strength that is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). —Bill Crowder

God uses weakness to reveal
His great sufficiency;
So if we let Him work through us,
His power we will see.  —Sper

Only when we acknowledge our weakness can we be strong in the Lord.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Psalms 79-80; Romans 11:1-18

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Happy Birthday Horatio Gates !

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[c-b 1]

The Mexican Border, watching for the invading hoards!

[luvie]

WATTSBURGER--ODESSA
...bet you're not even surprised! :D

[tomkow6]

.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!.......FIRST!!!!..........We wuz FIRST!!!!

[Army Air Corps]

Caprock Cafe, Spanky's, Chimy's and Sazon are on my short list.

[BobS]

The Reagan Library in Simi Valley. It is not a library anymore - it's a really great big museum - and I mean BIG. I brought a woman there from Brazil that is becoming a US citizen and she read everything there was to read! 5 hours of walking around. Reagan's Air Force 1 707, Marine 1 helicopter, his limosine is there and fully assembled and polished on display in a big new building with a glass wall that I have never seen before. Part of the Berlin Wall with graffiti on the West side and no graffiti and 2 bullet holes on the East side. A Tomohawk cruise missile.

It opens at 10AM daily. Get there early. The parking lot fills up fast. Its popular for couples on a date. There are about 6 video presentations of points in history.

I have directions from LAX to the destination. You hire an M-1 Abrams tank to get you up the 405 FWY to the 118W around Mission Hills. Rent a normal truck or car there. Go South on Madera Road and behave nice around the people there. After a few miles there will be signs telling you to turn right for the "library" and drive up a big hill overlooking a valley.

P.S. My Brazilian nurse love is far more conservative and smarter than an American women can hope to be. She lived with stupidity. Smart Brazillians are coming here. Welcome them in all career fields. The food is good!

[Fawnn]

Hi! I'm calling on everyone to vote for Jessica Sanchez on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT! Very talented young, beautiful singer.

866 856 8303

or text the number "8" to 97979

(Her dad's in Iraq!)

Sorry, I was in another weird attention span moment so I don't remember which branch of the service he's in. Also, I'm not sure if voting ends at midnight EDT or at 1:00 a.m. EDT.

You can vote up to 10 times.

[HiJinx]

My favorite local hangout is in right here in front of my PC!!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for tonites thread Connie!
Good evening Ma!
Good evening Canteeners and Troops!
How's everybody tonite?
I'm in for abit!
Hugs alla round!
Ms.B

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

DC Metroland weather report ~ Scattered clouds with a chance of rain later today. Temps are down in the 80s (TG). Keeping fingers crossed ~ weekend is suppose to be be-u-ti-ful!

Thanks, Connie, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

My favorite hangout besides the Canteen or a decent beach, is home.

I hate to rush off this early, but I happen to be here before 300 posts and I need to try to check out some popular hangouts.

But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

And, for the rest of you………..

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

I salute our British allies for their good works. Thank you for helping to keep the world safe.

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allied military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.

(many thanks to wonderful Sonora for the cute smiley woo hoos)

[tomkow6]

 

SALUTE!