FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 28 December 07

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Country Stars, 'America's Sweethearts' Visit Troops in Afghanistan

Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Anno Domine

Josh Groban ~ O Holy Night

Patsy Cline ~ The First Noel

Dennis Marsh ~ Christmas In New Zealand

Chet Atkins ~ Winter Wonderland

Truman, Arctic Assist Stranded Sailors

Boxcar Willie ~ White Christmas

Dwight Yoakam ~ Away In A Manger

Foster & Allen ~ Christmas Time In Ireland

Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Wish Liszt (Toy Shop Madness)

Lil' Wally ~ Cicha Noc

Gunston Hall Performs Community Relations in Djibouti

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[PROCON]

14th?

[The Mayor]

December 28, 2007

Dying To Live

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READ: Matthew 16:21-28

Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. —Matthew 16:25

Western Michigan is plagued by snowy winters, requiring that salt be put on road surfaces to make them safer to travel. The problem is that salt eats away at a car’s metal body. So, going to a car wash is a frequent winter ritual.

Recently I was sitting in a car-wash facility near the end of the washing process when the machines began to spray a special liquid all over the car. The sign said it was a “drying agent,” but that struck me as odd. Wetting something down to dry it seems contrary to what you’d expect. Yet that is precisely what those chemicals are designed to do. It is counter-intuitive thinking—a paradox.

Jesus also dealt in counter-intuitive thinking when presenting His kingdom message to His followers. In Matthew 16:25, He said, “Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” That doesn’t sound right. To save your life, you have to lose it? That seems like saying, “To dry something, you wet it down!” Yet, it is absolutely true. Only as we die to self, entrusting ownership of our lives to Christ, can we learn what it means to really live.

“Dying to live” may seem counter-intuitive, but it is the heart of the Christian experience.

Less of self and more of Jesus,
More and more each day like Thee;
Just to live in full surrender
For my Lord who ransomed me.  —Wonder

To live for Christ, we must learn to die to self.

Bible in One Year:   Zechariah 5-8; Revelation 19

[PROCON]

Thank you for your hard work, ladies!

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

IT IS FRIDAY!!

[Radix]

First.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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




FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[AZamericonnie]

Only two seconds!:)

Thank you for this evenings thread Ma....*Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

TGIF Pro! *Hugs*

[PROCON]

Ha, you wish! :)

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[laurenmarlowe]

U.S. Army soldiers search an abandoned house for weapons caches and other illegal items in the Al Furat section of Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 21, 2007. The soldiers are assigned to the Iowa Army National Guard's Company D, 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy

Coalition forces and members of the Faryab Provincial and District police mentor team and Afghan National Police exit their vehicles to begin a patrol near Qala-i-Wali in the Ghowrmach district of Afghanistan Dec. 9, 2007. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian P. Seymour

A dog handler and his canine companion work to clear a building during a patrol in Galahbia, Iraq, Dec. 23, 2007. The military policeman and his dog are assigned to the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Mulligan

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s FR’s fault...it must be fast or slow. LOL!!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening MA! *HUGS*

Thank you for the Finally Friday thread!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[laurenmarlowe]

Happy Birthday acad!!

[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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[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.