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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ AN HONEST DOUBTER ~ April 25, 2010
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| April 24, 2010
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Posted on 04/24/2010 5:00:02 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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AN HONEST DOUBTER
The often heard quip, "He or she is a doubting Thomas," usually is given in a negative way. Someone who can't get with the program or is not a team player. The origin of this statement goes to the passage in John's Gospel. Thomas, who somehow missed the first appearance of the resurrected Jesus to the rest of the disciples, states he will not believe until he sees and touches the Lord. He is a realist, a man who is shattered in his faith after witnessing the arrest and death of Jesus. He is honest enough to admit it, stating clearly his needs.
When we go through traumatic experiences, and are shaken to the very fiber of our being, we need special reassurance. Although Jesus says to Thomas, "Stop doubting and have faith," notice He still meets Thomas where he needs it most, and in a manner just right for us. We must be honest about our need for Him, admitting our doubts and lack of faith. Unlike pop psychology our strength does not come from within us, but from outside from the God who knows best. "Come and experience, and go forth in faith to love and serve the Lord."
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04/24/2010 5:00:21 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Jet Jaguar
Oh HAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIelp!
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:00:39 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:04:34 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Jhn 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.
Jhn 20:26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: [then] came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace [be] unto you.
Jhn 20:27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust [it] into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Jhn 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Jhn 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed [are] they that have not seen, and [yet] have believed.
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:05:09 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Brad's Gramma
Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:07:10 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SandRat
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.Beautiful words......Have a Blessed Lord's Day, SandRat...
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:08:10 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:09:17 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
You too, n00b, have a Blessed Lord’s Day!!! :)
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:09:19 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma
To: Brad's Gramma
Good evening everyone. A Blessed Lords Day to all. Thank you for Sunday Chapel, Brad’s Gramma :)
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:12:34 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening Everyone!
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:15:06 PM PDT
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left that other site
(Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
To: Jet Jaguar
Awwwwww......how cute. I love ya, JJ....have a Blessed Lord’s Day!!!
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04/24/2010 5:15:53 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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Honoring Our Heroes 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD) 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) AbnSarge USA Allegra Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick) 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 LCpl Joe USMC (DontMessWithTexas) 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) PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit) Philetus USA Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit) Rick USAF (Doogle) Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Gray USA (colorcountrys son) SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613) SGT Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer) SrA The Black Knight USAF SSG Brian USA (repubmom) SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD) SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad) SSG Mitchel USA (tina07) SSG Spencer USA (grame) SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG SFC txradioguy USA USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman) Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) William USA (jackv)
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:15:57 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: oldteen
You’re very welcome oldteen! I hope you & yours have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:16:21 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
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To: left that other site
Very very nice. (I stole it and sent it to my brother & SIL, btw)
:)
Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:17:41 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
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To: Brad's Gramma
To: MoochPooch; Alouette; American Preservative; Yehuda; yonif; Tamar1973; richardtavor; USAF_TSgt; ...
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:18:39 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Thank you...now I must go fix dinner but I shall be back :)
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:20:49 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: oldteen
What are we having? I’m close-ish. Same state at least...
:)
What time? May we dress casual? Please? PLEASE???
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posted on
04/24/2010 5:23:19 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
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