[freedumb2003]

Happy Birthday indeed!

[SandRat]

Salute

[Publius]

That is the shortest title of a thread I’ve ever seen in 12 years on this site.

[freedumb2003]

I saw snow for the first time when I was Boy Scout.

To this day a lot of what I learned about outdoorsmanship and survival stays with me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy 100th Birthday, Boy Scouts of America !!

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[kimmie7]

Yes, happy birthday Boy Scouts! My son is bridging from Webelos to scouts in 2 weeks. LOVE it!

[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~

[Jet Jaguar]

Bump from a Life Scout. (Order of the Arrow)

[Admin Moderator]

I fixed your title. I was starting to worry about you ;-)

[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

[Publius]

Now that's better. That's a real title for a thread.

(Were you too quick on the trigger finger when you hit "Post"?)

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings thread Ma! *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you!!

[TruthHound]

Thanks, Kathy. My son is bridging from Cub to Boy Scouts in a month...right in the middle of the Centennial. How special is that!?!

[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. 

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[ZGuy]

My son just finished his requirements for his Wolf badge 30 minutes ago! Happy Birthday BSA!!!!

[The Mayor]

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February 8, 2010

In Praise Of Slowness

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The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness. —2 Peter 3:9

If there were a contest for most popular virtue, I suspect that “fast” would beat “best.” Many parts of the world seem to be obsessed with speed. The “fast” craze, however, is getting us nowhere—fast.

“The time has come to challenge our obsession with doing everything more quickly,” says Carl Honoré in his book In Praise of Slowness. “Speed is not always the best policy.”

According to the Bible, he’s right. Peter warned that in the last days people would doubt God because it seems He is slow (“slack”) in fulfilling His promise to return. Peter pointed out, however, that this seeming slowness is a good thing. God is actually demonstrating His patience by giving people more time to repent (2 Peter 3:9), and also being true to His character, as in patient or slow to anger (Ex. 34:6).

We too must be slow to become angry—and slow to speak (James 1:19). According to James, “quickness” is reserved for our ears. We’re supposed to be quick to listen. Think about how much trouble we could avoid if we learned to listen—really listen, not just stop talking—before we speak.

In our rush to meet goals and deadlines, let’s remember to speed up our listening and to slow down our tempers and our tongues.

Dear heart, let perfect patience be thy goal;
It is the way earth’s noblest souls have trod.
’Tis just a calm adjustment of the soul
In all things to the perfect will of God. —Hayward

When you’re tempted to lose patience with another, think how patient God has been with you.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51

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[kinsman redeemer]

Happy Birthday!
My dad was a Scout. I was a Scout. I am a ASM. One son is an active Eagle and another is a Weblos Scout.
It’s a great program - when it is done right.

[onedoug]

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Thanks Kathy in Alaska.