[Old Sarge]

FIRST!

[The Mayor]

April 7, 2007

Written In Blood

READ: Galatians 6:11-18

God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. —Galatians 6:14

In the twisted wreckage of a Metrolink train crash, firefighters from Los Angeles Fire Station 27 found a message that brought tears to their eyes. A survivor of the crash, thinking he was dying, had used his own blood to write on the seat in front of him that he loved his wife and kids.

Normally, we use the words “written in blood” in a less literal way. It usually conveys a willingness to stand behind our words with our life.

As Paul ended his letter to the Galatians, he was, in a figurative sense, writing his story in blood. He wrote a message of love and grace that would arouse the anger of other religious leaders. He knew he would be hated for honoring the death of Christ above the ritual and moral law of Israel. He would be punished for teaching that Christ’s death and resurrection were more important than the law of circumcision that represented the whole Mosaic way of life. His suffering for Christ would literally include shedding his own blood (2 Cor. 11:23-25).

Paul wasn’t willing to play it safe. He knew the crucifixion of Jesus was the center page of history. Putting his own life on the line, Paul proclaimed the inexpressible heart of God, who gave His Son to express the ultimate words of love, written in blood at the cross.

The Father wrote His autograph
Upon a cross of shame,
With pen divine, all dipped in blood,
“Forgiven in Jesus’ name.” —Bosch

To show His love, Jesus died for me; to show my love, I must live for Him!

Bible in One Year   1 Samuel 7-9; Luke 9:18-36

[pandemoniumreigns]

WOO HOO

MUSIC MAHEM IS UP...

Welcome Canteeners, Freepers and Lurkers...

This thread is devoted to all American service personell serving at home and abroad...

Thank you all for your service to our nation...here you are respected and revered...enjoy...

[AZamericonnie]

The Music thread is up!

Big Thanks to Mylife & Hoosier Hawk for the idea & input. The selections below were provided by Mylife & are fasntastic!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Mrs.Nooseman]

Evening Connie.{{{HUGS}}}
Thank you for opening the Canteen doors for us today.

[leda]

hi! great thread!

[mylife]

~~Tunes For The Troops~~  

Prokofiev~Peter And The Wolf (Narrated by William F Buckely JR

Parents please preview for your kids!

Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links provided at the top of the thread for more information!

[MountainFlower]

oooh! AZ! classical!! THANK YOU!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
CMS
David (LUV W)
Defender2
Ev (MozartLover)
Future Snake Eater (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon
JemiansTerror (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar
Jonathan (AZbushgal)
Karen (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W (arbee4bush)
Kevin (skimask)
Kevin and David (vigilante2)
Laurita
LCpl Carter
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Milo828 (mystery-ak)
Nate (sneakers)
Old Sarge
OneLoyalAmerican
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad)
Son (GodBlessUSA)
The Sailor
tongue-tied
txradioguy
Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline)
William (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[EsmeraldaA]

Hey Connie!



Thank you for the thread, great stuff here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[SevenofNine]

OHH I got good song request and make this hink this Good Friday and Holy Saturday

How about Allejiah from Mozart Messiah that classic song rack it

Is me or what casting Capt Pike from Star Trek The Cage as Jesus Christ is very wrong HELLOOO

How about in Greatest story ever told

Casting JOHN Wayne as Roman soldier

Kojak as Herod

How f***k up Casting was in those days in Hollywood

I am sorry that how I feel LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[alarm rider]

Very excellent thread! Despite my Southern roots, my grandmother was a great lover of opera and classical music. She used to drag us young squirts to a concert for a little culture now and then.

“Ebben” has always been one of my favorites.

Thanks for the music.

My best AF salute to the Canteen crew, to our veterans and most of all to those of you who are currently serving. Thank you for your service to our country. Does anyone ever say that enough?

Regards,
AR

[luvie]

Great thread and great theme.

Thanks you guys for making it very entertaining....AND classy!

[mylife]

Ping the usual suspects

[luvie]

HAPPY EASTER
TROOPS AND CANTEENERS!!




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

(Please support the artists below!)

If you would like to be added/removed from the
Canteen Music Ping List, please
FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska

Dave Koz & Stevie Nicks~Let Me Count The Ways

Want to know more about this artist,
buy music, or get concert tickets?
The links are at the top of the thread.

*** Please ping any DJ to your song requests
made on the thread. Thank you! ***