Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ THE TREE OF LIFE ~ July 19, 2009

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

THE TREE OF LIFE

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him." (John 3:16,17).

One night I was watching a movie. At the end, the cowboy turned and put the name of his girlfriend in the window of his car for all to see. Then he put his arm around her and pulled her close. It has long been a custom for lovers to carve their initials in the trunk of a tree. Today, young romantics spray paint them on freeway overpasses or walls of abandoned buildings. It's the same sort of idea.

Once, in high school, a boy carved my name in a heart-shaped wood sculpture. It was a long time ago, but the memory of being claimed that loudly, that openly has never left me. Who doesn't want to be loved like that? Wouldn't it be nice if there was someone to put all our names on the windows of a car, or a license plate, or a tree? Unfortunately, the names on windows, license plates and trees change. Some are left out, and some are never written at all.

Once, long ago, there was another kind of tree; and this tree was able to hold all our initials. They were carved deeply for all to see, and they will never be crossed out. That tree was made into a cross, the cross where Jesus died. A King has claimed you and me. He has put His arm around us and pulled us close. He has put our names where they can be seen for eternity. Could anyone really love me that much? Sometimes it is hard to trust, even harder to believe, but the initials are there for all to see. And there they will remain FOREVER.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, no one has ever loved me as You have. I ask that You come into my life today. Forgive me of my sins and teach me Your ways. Amen

LCDR Bettie J. Davis, CHC, USN

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"....and he said, "Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat; thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's.

~ You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the Lord is with you."

(2 Chronicles 20:15, 17

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Onward Christian Soldiers

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.



O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is lovingkindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

Prayers going up

[Brad’s Gramma]

A blessed Lord’s Day, Hope&G...

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Brad’s Gramma]

I’ll be back later, everyone...

Have a blessed Lord’s Day!!!

Prayers ALWAYS for our troops...!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you, Grammie.

[The Mayor]

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July 19, 2009

Till He Became Strong

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READ: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

His fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. —2 Chronicles 26:15

In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight.

In the Bible, Uzziah became a “giant” of a man after becoming king at age 16. The keys to his success are recorded in 2 Chronicles 26. His father Amaziah set a good example for him (v.4). The prophet Zechariah instructed him (v.5). He had an army of fighting men and capable generals who helped him (vv.11-15). And God prospered him (v.5).

Clearly, King Uzziah became a “giant” through the Lord’s blessing. But after attaining success, he grew careless and stumbled badly. The clue to his demise is found in the phrase “he was marvelously helped till he became strong” (v.15).

Those last four words serve as a dire warning to us all. Uzziah’s “heart was lifted up, to his destruction” (v.16). He usurped the priestly duties and became leprous (vv.16-21).

We have all been marvelously helped—by our Lord God, by those He has given to set an example for us, and by those who serve alongside us. When we become strong, we must take heed, or we too will stumble.

When all goes well and I feel strong,
Oh, help me, Lord, to see
That I must place my confidence
In You and not in me. —Anon.

I have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself. —D. L. Moody
Bible in One Year: Psalms 23-25; Acts 21:18-40

[SandRat]

In.

Still working on the Crown molding, one cut at a time.

It's miserably HOT in the house!!! Sweating like mad.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord's Day to you, Nana Hope, and thanks for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

Any relief from the heat in sight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kirkwood]

Hi Kathy,

Here is an interesting story worth reading...

http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/49655572.html?showAll=y&c=y

[Jet Jaguar]

Have a blessed Sunday.

Thanks for the thread.

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[SandRat]

All in the Family

Army Staff Sgt. Larry Kazmierzak, 3-338th Aviation National Guard Unit, is accompanied by his twin
daughters, Ashley and Kari Kazmierzak, at Forward Operating Base Diamond Back, Mosul, recently.
The Kazmierzaks, who are deployed with the same unit and work in the same department, are on a one-
year deployment to Iraq.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Carmichael Yepez, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs.

[jimfree]

Once again I am called to thank you for Chaplain Lowthian’s great smile and welcome.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW, Kirkwood....what an interesting story for sure! Dr Mandry has sure done alot of things in his life. Our thanks to Dr Cris for his service to our country.

National Guard Lt. Col. Cris Mandry of Baton Rouge flies the LSU flag during a previous deployment to Afghanistan. Mandry, chief of Emergency Medicine at the LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center, is about to head to the Middle East again with Army Special Forces.