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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ GOD'S PERFECTION ~ February 7, 2010
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| February 6, 2010
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Posted on 02/06/2010 5:00:29 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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GOD'S PERFECTION
In Brooklyn, New York, Chush is a school that caters to learning disabled children. Some children remain in Chush for their entire school career, while others can be main-streamed into conventional schools.
At a Chush fund-raising dinner, the father of a Chush child delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he cried out, "Where is the perfection in my son Shaya? Everything God does is done with perfection. But my child cannot understand things as other children do. My child cannot remember facts and figures as other children do. Where is God's perfection?"
The audience was shocked by the question, pained by the father's anguish and stilled by the piercing query. " I believe," the father answered, "that when God brings a child like this into the world, the perfection that he seeks is in the way people react to this child."
He then told the following story about his son Shaya: One afternoon Shaya and his father walked past a park where some boys Shaya knew were playing baseball. Shaya asked, "Do you think they will let me play?"
Shaya's father knew that his son was not at all athletic and that most boys would not want him on their team. But Shaya's father understood that if his son was chosen to play it would give him a comfortable sense of belonging.
Shaya's father approached one of the boys in the field and asked if Shaya could play. The boy looked around for guidance from his teammates. Getting none, he took matters into his own hands and said "We are losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him up to bat in the ninth inning."
Shaya's father was ecstatic as Shaya smiled broadly. Shaya was told to put on a glove and go out to play short center field. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shaya's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shaya's team scored again and now with two outs and the bases loaded with the potential winning run on base, Shaya was scheduled to be up. Would the team actually let Shaya bat at this juncture and give away their chance to win the game? Shaya was given the bat. Everyone knew that it was all but impossible because Shaya didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, let alone hit with it.
However, as Shaya stepped up to the plate, the pitcher moved a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shaya should at least be able to make contact. The first pitch came in and Shaya swung clumsily and missed. One of Shaya's teammates came up to Shaya and together they held the bat and faced the pitcher waiting for the next pitch. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly toward Shaya. As the pitch came in, Shaya and his teammate swung at the bat and together they hit a slow ground ball to the pitcher. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could easily have thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shaya would have been out and that would have ended the game.
Instead, the pitcher took the ball and threw it in a high arc to right field, far beyond reach of the first baseman. Everyone started yelling, "Shaya, run to first. Run to first." Never in his life had Shaya run to first. He scampered down the baseline wide-eyed and startled. By the time he reached first base, the right fielder had the ball. He could have thrown the ball to the second baseman who would tag out Shaya, who was still running. But the right fielder understood what the pitcher's intentions were, so he threw the ball high and far over the third baseman's head. Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second."
Shaya ran towards second base as the runners ahead of him deliriously circled the bases towards home. As Shaya reached second base, the opposing short stop ran to him, turned him in the direction of third base and shouted, "Run to third." As Shaya rounded third, the boys from both teams ran behind him screaming, "Shaya run home." Shaya ran home, stepped on home plate and all 18 boys lifted him on their shoulders and made him the hero, as he had just hit a "grand slam" and won the game for his team.
"That day," said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "those 18 boys reached their level of God's perfection."
Author Unknown
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To: Brad's Gramma
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
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
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:00:50 PM PST
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HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:00:51 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Jet Jaguar
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:01:11 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Hope! I was a tad late....I was outside and saw a BEAUTIFUL rainbow...
Have a blessed Lord’s Day!
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:01:47 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!
Amazing Grace
by John Newton
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. . Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, . And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! . Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. . The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. . Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. . The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine. . When weve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise Than when wed first begun.
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:03:15 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Brad's Gramma
To: Brad's Gramma; xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; ...
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:04:01 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; ...
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02/06/2010 5:04:07 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank you, Conor! Blessed Lord’s Day!
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:04:20 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Jet Jaguar
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:04:40 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
(Here's a thought!! Donate to the website you are on RIGHT NOW!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; ...
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:05:12 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Brad's Gramma
. . . rainbows are important . . . but no worries . . . think that you were right on time . . . ;-)
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:05:38 PM PST
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HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Brad's Gramma
You're welcome, Gramma! A Blessed Lord 's Day to you!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:06:49 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Brad's Gramma
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February 7, 2010
Distracted
Martha was distracted with much serving. Luke 10:40
The university where I teach as an adjunct professor provides laptop computers for its students. While this can be an aid to the students in many ways, I have discovered one way it hinders learning: The laptops can become a distraction during class.
Because the students take notes on their laptops, they have them open on their desks during class. The problem is that they find texting their friends, visiting Facebook, or checking things on the Internet more interesting than my lectures.
A laptop loses value in the learning environment if it becomes a distractioneven if what the students are doing is positive.
Good things can do that. Things that have value can draw our attention away from what we should be paying attention to. This was true for Martha. Luke 10:40 says she was distracted with much serving, which took her away from spending time with Jesus. In the same way, a good hobby can have value in and of itself. But if it distracts you from your family responsibilities or relationship with God, some changes are needed.
Are lifes good options distracting you from what your primary priorities should be? Return, as Jesus told Martha, to what is needed.
A Prayer: Help me, Lord, to make and to keep right priorities. To put You and time with You first. Give me discernment and the willingness to obey You today. Amen.
We were created to glorify God.
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:07:05 PM PST
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The Mayor
(People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction)
To: Brad's Gramma; All
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; ...
REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!
PFC. Scott G. Barnett, USA, KIA Iraq 28JAN2010
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
God Of Our Fathers
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace! We who remain hold you in high honor. Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct; We who remain keep this place sacred. Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades; We who remain keep the watch. Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nations call; We who remain press the fight forward in your name. Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden; We who remain have taken up the torch. Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!
Taps
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:08:45 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Brad's Gramma
I saw it today in the Happy Smiling faces of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts at the Scout-A-Rama and in the proud beaming faces of their families.
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posted on
02/06/2010 5:09:50 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: HopeandGlory; Brad's Gramma
Well....29 seconds is late??? LOL
For shame!:)
A blessed Lord’s day to you both! *hugs*
To: Brad's Gramma
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