[The Mayor]

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October 30, 2009

Be A Stander

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READ: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. —Proverbs 17:17

Western novelist Stephen Bly says that in the days of America’s Old West there were two types of friends (and horses): runners and standers. At the first sign of trouble, the runner would bolt—abandoning you to whatever peril you were facing. But a stander would stick with you no matter the circumstances. Unfortunately, you wouldn’t know which kind of friend you had until trouble came. And then it was too late—unless your friend was a stander.

Rather than being concerned with what kind of friends we have, however, we ought to consider what kind of friends we are. In the final days of Paul’s ministry, as he awaited death, some who had ministered with him turned into runners and abandoned him to face execution alone. In his last letter, he listed some (like Demas) who had run off, then simply stated, “Only Luke is with me” (2 Tim. 4:11). Luke was a stander. While undoubtedly disappointed by those who had deserted him, Paul must have been deeply comforted to know he was not alone.

Proverbs tells us that “a friend loves at all times” (17:17). During times of adversity, we need friends we can rely on. When the people we know face trouble, what kind of friend will we be—a runner or a stander?

Dear Lord, help us to be the kind of friend who doesn’t run when our friends are in need. Give us the courage to stand by them, the wisdom to know what to say, and the ability to serve them. Amen.

A true friend stands with us in times of trial.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 20-21; 2 Timothy 4

[2111USMC]

IN

[rdl6989]

Bttt

[2111USMC]

Performing brain surgery on a pumpkin.

Be back in a bit.

[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Boo!:)

Thank you Ma for this evenings cute thread! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sunday at 2am...

It’s Almost Halloween!!

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[dalebert]

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[amom]

In (early for me and on the current thread to boot!)

Happy Halloween everyone! Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Too much fun! I played the bowling game and got a 72. Very cute!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
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Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
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Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
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SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
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Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
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William USA (jackv)

 

[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

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[luvie]

HAPPY ALMOST HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!
BOO!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

I’m off the weekend starting in a few hours.. Yip,yip, yahoo.

[Grig]

[HopeandGlory]

Thank you all for the wonderful Birthday Wishes

you're the best, love you loads, HopeandGlory

[Allegra]

Hi y'all! {{{HUG}}}

Yep...I'm home for a long one this time - til January. I needed a freakin' BREAK.

I'm working on getting Samir-kitty home. The vet in Baghdad will visit the villa where he (and I when I'm there) lives ten or fewer days before he flies and give him his shot updates, rabies shot and certification. Then, he goes to Amman and from there a logistics company that deals in pets will get him to me.

I've even found someone to take care of him when I go back to Iraq.

How are y'all doing?