[The Mayor]

March 24, 2007

For Her

READ: Ephesians 5:22-33

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her. —Ephesians 5:25 When my wife had dental surgery, she was out of commission for the weekend. While she was recuperating, I had the daunting task of taking care of her and the kids. I cooked, washed dishes, made special trips to the store for her, and bathed the kids. When I saw all I had done, I thought to myself, I deserve extra credit and reciprocal service when she gets better. Before I gave myself too many pats on the back, however, the Holy Spirit reminded me that what I was doing was my privilege and duty as a Christian husband.

In Paul’s time, many believed the husband’s needs dominated the household, and the wife existed to fulfill his needs and to serve him. The Christian view was quite different, however. Women were seen as persons of equal worth. The wife was transformed from an accessory to a person of intrinsic value, becoming the focus of her husband’s concern. Instead of demanding that she live for him, he was to serve her!

Ephesians 5:25 portrays Christ as loving the church and giving Himself for her. And verse 29 indicates that Jesus nourishes and cares for her. As husbands pursue Christlikeness, they have the privilege and duty to sacrifice, nurture, and care for their wives.

Despite the faults that spouses have,
Their marriage still can thrive;
But both must look to God for help—
He’ll keep their love alive.  —Branon

If you think it’s possible to love your wife too much, you probably haven’t loved her enough.

Bible in One Year:   Joshua 16-18; Luke 2:1-24

[AZamericonnie]

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[pandemoniumreigns]

WHOO HOO Music Mayem is up... Welcome to all U.S. military personell serving at home and abroad....

This threads for you...

[pandemoniumreigns]

Evening connie...

Thanks for tonites great thread...((;O)

[NautiNurse]

Good evening canteen folks...thought this would be a good opportunity to post the Gathering of Eagles photo slideshow.
Enjoy!

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[laurenmarlowe]

Photo by Senior Airman Christina D. Ponte March 23, 2007 Soldiers from the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jump during the opening ceremony for the 2007 Aerospace and Arizona Days air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., March 17.

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[laurenmarlowe]

Evening Connie! Thank you for the awesome music thread!

[trussell]

And, away we go! :)
What song shall we start off with?

[trussell]

Good evening AZ. Thank you for the music dedication!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
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CMS
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The Sailor
tongue-tied
txradioguy
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[stephenjohnbanker]

Good evening AZ. Nice and wet, eh?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Connie.

Many thanks for opening the Canteen tonight.

Hug to ya.

Got storms?

[laurenmarlowe]

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!

The English Beat~I Just Can't Stop It

Genre: Rock

Some songs may not be suitable for MA or kids! Click with care!

[mylife]

Good evening gang. Looks like a high energy night and we will need a bit of sustinence so Im serving Tacos Al Pastor

Wonderful Pork marinated in a secret chili sauce and layered and rosted on an open spit with pinapple and onion. Seared to perfection the sliced off onto Tortillas and served with jalepeno onion cilantro, lime and Beer!

Muy Sabor!

[laurenmarlowe]

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!

Joe Satriani~Flying In A Blue Dream

Genre: Rock

Some songs may not be suitable for MA or kids! Click with care!

[laurenmarlowe]

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!

Dollyrocker Movement~Electric Sun

Genre: Rock

Some songs may not be suitable for MA or kids! Click with care!

[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.

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.

[laurenmarlowe]

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!

Chicago~Chicago XXX

Genre: Rock

Some songs may not be suitable for MA or kids! Click with care!