1 posted on 12/08/2006 7:16:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

To: Kathy in Alaska

December 9, 2006

The Maker Of Mountains

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people. —Psalm 125:2

The Bible uses vivid imagery to express the brevity of our life on earth. Job said that his days were “swifter than a runner” and “they pass by like swift ships” (Job 9:25-26).

I recall preaching at the funeral service of a young mother. From where I stood I could see the Rocky Mountains towering over the western horizon. The scene prompted me to consider how I will one day follow that friend through the valley of the shadow of death, and yet those peaks will still be thrusting themselves skyward. Eventually they will crumble into dust, but the God who made them will exist forever in undiminished glory. I also remember thinking that my deceased friend and I will, by God’s grace, live with Him forever and ever.

Whenever we are troubled by the shortness of life and the impermanence of everything in this world, let’s remember the Maker of the mountains. He has always been and will always be. As the psalmist said, “You, O Lord, shall endure forever” (102:12).

That truth inspires us with hope. If by faith we belong to Jesus Christ the Savior, who is from everlasting to everlasting, we will one day rejoice in heaven in unending praise to Him. —Vernon C Grounds

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes;
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise. —Smith

To see God’s hand in everything makes life a great adventure.

Bible in One Year: Daniel 11-12; Jude

2 posted on 12/08/2006 7:17:46 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening, Kathy!

3 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:06 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

I'M SUPRISED I'M NOT 15TH... lol

4 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:46 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)

To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; 359Henrie; acad1228; AirForceMom; ...

Christmas Music Thread is up.

5 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

To: Kathy in Alaska; All

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

6 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:08 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; All

Hey KATHY what upzz

Well report off UK Telegraph Tony Blair has told House of commons that Muslum immigrants need intergrate in Brit society he cause controvsary OF COURSE

And latest report off Tass news wire 42 people are dead in that Russia hospital fire

8 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:31 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Yay!!! Finally...thanks, Kathy!

Let the fun begin!

9 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:35 PM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)

To: MoJo2001; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; ..

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread

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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
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The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
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Many of them are away from home for the 1st time.
PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
You will stay right where you are on this thread while you write them.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
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12 posted on 12/08/2006 7:21:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

To: Kathy in Alaska; All

13 posted on 12/08/2006 7:22:35 PM PST by laurenmarlowe

To: Kathy in Alaska

15 posted on 12/08/2006 7:24:51 PM PST by Just Lori (Blessed are the peacemakers: ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD!!!!)

To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001

Thank your for tonight's thread! *Hugs*

16 posted on 12/08/2006 7:24:55 PM PST by AZamericonnie

To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening Kathy,

Hoping I get to actually visit a bit tonight.

20 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:43 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)

To: Kathy in Alaska; All

Maj. Jason Costello does a preflight inspection of his F-15 Eagle before the F-15/F-22 Raptor Passing of the Torch Ceremony Dec. 1 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The Passing of the Torch Ceremony showcased the end of an era for the F-15 East Coast Demo Team and the beginning of the F-22 leading the way in aerial fighter demonstration. Major Costello is the last F-15 East Coast Demo pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)

Memeber of the 146th Airlift Wing prepare to send off aircraft 1862 and 1833 Dec. 2 from Channel Island Air National Guard Station, Calif. Wing Airmen flew their last two C-130 Hercules for the final time. The aircraft were delivered to the Air Force in the early 1960's and came to the 146th in 1974. They served in many ways including bringing in relief supplies and tranporting injured citizens natural disasters, most recently Huricane Katrina. The wing's C-130s were also capable of delivering fire retardant to help fight wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dave Buttner)

Staff Sgt. Mark Porter and Senior Airman Nicole LaGrow upload software onto an E-8C Joint STARS aircraft as they perform radio and computer checks in preparation for a flight. Both Airmen are assigned to the 12th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron. The flight over Iraq marked 20,000 flying hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom by the Boeing 707 equipped with the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System. Accomplishing that feat since early 2003 have been the combined efforts of the 12th EACCS, 16th EACCS and 128th EACCS, all from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., during alternating 90-day rotations. The JSTARS is an airborne battle management aircraft specializing in command and control, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance gathering. Information gathered is passed in real time to servicemembers on the ground conducting combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ricky Best)

21 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:49 PM PST by laurenmarlowe

To: Kathy in Alaska

25 posted on 12/08/2006 7:28:31 PM PST by Susannah (thank the troops -> www.letssaythanks.com)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks for the thread, Ma! :)

28 posted on 12/08/2006 7:29:37 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Ma, You're not going to believe this,but I swear it's the truth! Honest!

I'm ready to post music for the troops!...but I'm having a rather large problem. My son just dropped off the NEWEST addition to his family...a 70+ pound English Bulldog! This dude is humping my leg! He won't leave me alone...so I'm going to have to get him drunk or something so he will passout or stop.

I hope he's a cheap drunk,because this isn't the way I planned to spend my Friday Night!

43 posted on 12/08/2006 7:34:46 PM PST by Randy Larsen (I Feel More Like I Do Now ...Than I Did Before!)

To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; 359Henrie; acad1228; AirForceMom; ...

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!
Thank you for your service to our Country!

Celtic Woman~A Christmas Celebration

70 posted on 12/08/2006 7:40:25 PM PST by laurenmarlowe

To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; 359Henrie; acad1228; AirForceMom; ...

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!
Thank you for your service to our Country!

Clements, Blake, Huskey, McCoury & Bryan~An Americana Christmas

83 posted on 12/08/2006 7:44:47 PM PST by laurenmarlowe

To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; All

104 posted on 12/08/2006 7:52:10 PM PST by Drumbo ("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw (Robert A. Heinlein))

To: lysie; MozartLover; 2LT Radix jr; 359Henrie; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; acad1228; ..

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Music posted for your enjoyment. Thank you for serving our country.

**Dianne Reeves & Lou Rawls ~ Baby,It's Cold outside**

Parents, you are responsible.

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106 posted on 12/08/2006 7:53:03 PM PST by Randy Larsen (I Feel More Like I Do Now ...Than I Did Before!)

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