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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ~ February 13, 2011
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Posted on 02/12/2011 5:03:36 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Psalm 23
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - the crowd would listen attentively. And then, at the conclusion of the psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause in appreciation of the actor's incredible ability to bring the verse to life.
But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. "Sir do you mind if tonight I recite Psalm 23?"
The actor was quite taken back by this unusual request, but he allowed the young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite the psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no match for his own talent.
With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the psalm. When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the young man's recitation that every eye was full of tears.
Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, "I don't understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of experience and training - but I have never been able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?"
The young man humbly replied, "Well sir, you know the psalm, but I know the shepherd."
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; chaplain; military; troopsupport
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:04:00 PM PST
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Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
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
Prayers going up
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:04:39 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Jet Jaguar
Oh! HAAAAIIII!!!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:04:53 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
To: HopeandGlory
Hey Hope&Glory....thank you...Have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:06:03 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Good Evening Myfavoritefreeperwithsuchalongnameprobablyevenyouhavetolookituptopost!
Have a BLESSED Lord’s Day!!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:07:15 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
Good evening, Gramma! Thanks for tonite's Sunday Chapel. A Blessed Lord's Day to you!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:08:47 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Hi Conor!! Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:09:36 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
To: Brad's Gramma
Myfavoritefreeperwithsuchalongnameprobablyevenyouhavetolookituptopost! Lol! You have me in stitches!!!
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; PROCON; LUV W; ...
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
02/12/2011 5:11:21 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: Brad's Gramma; xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; ...
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:12:01 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Good post, Gramma. May God protect our warriors.
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:12:14 PM PST
by
backwoods-engineer
(Any politician who holds that the state accords rights is an oathbreaker and an "enemy... domestic.")
To: CynicalBear
My Favorite Dog did something to the cords under my desk because she loves me so much and must be near me all the time and she's sort of a big lumox...and MY SPEAKERS DON'T WORK!!!!!THANK you, CynicalBear! You are NOT butting in!!! I KNOW everyone else will enjoy that....and I pray that you have a Blessed Lord's Day!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:12:14 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Brad's Gramma
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:12:23 PM PST
by
ColdOne
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:13:07 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; PROCON; LUV W; ...
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:13:07 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: backwoods-engineer
May God protect our warriors.Indeed...
May you and yours have a BLESSED Lord's Day!
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:14:24 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Where do YOU stand in your relationship with God???)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; PROCON; LUV W; ...
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posted on
02/12/2011 5:15:04 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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