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Posted on 11/05/2007 5:59:52 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
Keystone Cops
Paul Winchell and all his puppets (same for Danny O’Day).
Newbie in...definately Laurel & Hardy
November 6, 2007
READ: Philippians 1:19-26
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21
Sir Francis Bacon said, “I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death.” Woody Allen said, “I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”
It’s not death that’s so frightening. It’s the dying that scares us. As Paul faced imprisonment and the prospect of dying in a jail cell, he shared his view about life and death: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). What a perspective!
Death is our enemy (1 Cor. 15:25-28), but it does not possess the finality that so many dread. There is something waiting for believers beyond this life—something better.
Someone has said, “What the caterpillar thinks is the end of life, the butterfly thinks is just the beginning.” George MacDonald wrote, “How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset.”
I love this paraphrase of Philippians 1:21, “To me, living means opportunities for Christ, and dying—well, that’s better yet!” (TLB). During our physical life, we have opportunities to serve Jesus. But one day, we will actually be in His presence. Our fear will melt away when we see Him face to face.
That’s the “better yet” the apostle Paul is talking about!
Lou Costello before his kid drowned. A force of comic nature.
BAHRAIN (Nov. 4, 2007) - U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), 4th Battalion, exit a pair of HM-53E Sea Dragons during a crisis response exercise. Coalition forces are conducting this exercise to enhance response capabilities to a host nation's request for assistance during a time of a crisis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kirk Worley (RELEASED)
BAHRAIN (Nov. 4, 2007) - Seabees attached to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40, lift a tent frame while building a base camp for a crises response exercise. Coalition forces are conducting this exercise to enhance response capabilities to a host nation's request for assistance during a time of a crisis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kirk Worley (RELEASED)
INDIAN OCVEAN (Nov. 3, 2007) - Marines attached to 4th Platoon, 2nd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), execute a fast rope training evolution during a crisis response exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Coalition forces are conducting the exercise to enhance capabilities in responding to a host nation's request for assistance during a time of a crisis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sandra M. Palumbo (RELEASED)
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Evening! Any of the military folks on here know what an Article 15 is?
Burns and Allen, Jack Benny, Fibber McGee, and so many more
Great comedy writing and performances!
G’evening all. A good night for a good laugh!
A commander takes a miscreant into his office and applies certain punishments, usually a fine and/or reduction in rank. The solider receiving non-judicial punishment may appeal to the next higher level or refuse the Article 15, demanding a court-martial.
As a battalion adjutant, I was involved in administering many of these.
Buster Keaton also starred in the only "silent" Twilight Zone episode.
Thamks for tonites thread lauren!
Good evening Ma!
Good evening Canteeners,Veterans and Troops!
How’s everybody tonite?
Had a nice visit with Poppa and then went to a nice pub with Robert afterward..a nice day.
I’m in for abit!
Hugs alla round!
Ms.B
Good evening to you Mayor, and thank you for the words from The Bible.
Oh! WC fields the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy without a doubt
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