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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ KEEPING THE FAITH ~ July 12, 2009
The Canteen Crew ^ | July 11, 2009 | Serving the Best Troops and Vets in the WORLD!

Posted on 07/11/2009 5:00:30 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 


 


KEEPING THE FAITH



The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stung with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart. Remember, the next time your little hut is burning to the ground - - it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

Just when you don't think you can't take anymore ... the Lord steps in. (I'm sure everyone has their own personal testimony)

May God bless you and keep you.

 

 


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To: editor-surveyor

Good to see you, editor. A good Lord’s Day to you and yours.


41 posted on 07/11/2009 10:13:40 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: AZamericonnie

A Blessed Sunday to you and yours, AZ, and thanks for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.


42 posted on 07/11/2009 11:34:41 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Dubya

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dubya.....such a powerful picture....”Freedom is NOT free”. God bless all of our military men and women, past, present, and future.


43 posted on 07/11/2009 11:40:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

44 posted on 07/12/2009 3:00:24 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


45 posted on 07/12/2009 3:00:40 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm

46 posted on 07/12/2009 3:20:42 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids

47 posted on 07/12/2009 3:27:54 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy. Have a Blessed Lord’s Day today.


48 posted on 07/12/2009 4:08:31 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
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To: MozartLover; yorkie
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


49 posted on 07/12/2009 4:08:48 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...are you still triple digits? We’ve cooled off a little back to the lower 70s.


50 posted on 07/12/2009 4:10:34 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: blackie; Pusterfuss; philly-d-kidder; Allegra; E.G.C.; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...



51 posted on 07/12/2009 4:13:19 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Morning coffee bump


52 posted on 07/12/2009 4:25:30 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Unfortunately, yes. We hit 102 yesterday and it will be 103 today. We may stay in the upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday.



53 posted on 07/12/2009 4:40:21 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
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To: E.G.C.

Good Lord’s Day to you, E...((HUGS))...enjoy your Sunday.


54 posted on 07/12/2009 5:31:25 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Don’t forget your sunscreen if you work in the garden. We are supposed to have mid and upper 70s for the next week.


55 posted on 07/12/2009 5:37:10 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


56 posted on 07/12/2009 5:39:15 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

We'll Give The Glory To Jesus

I Will Follow Him All The Way


57 posted on 07/12/2009 5:44:37 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Peace In The Midst of The Storm

Come Now Holy Spirit


58 posted on 07/12/2009 5:47:29 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Precious In The Sight Of The Shepard

I Touch The Heart Of God In Prayer


59 posted on 07/12/2009 5:50:06 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Someday I'll See The Reason

I Am Thine Oh Lord


60 posted on 07/12/2009 5:52:25 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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