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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ U-571 ~ 28 August 2011
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Posted on 08/27/2011 5:00:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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U-571
U-571 is a truly an "on the edge of your seat" film about a US Navy crew trying to sail a Nazi U-Boat to England in 1942 (won't explain how that happens, see the movie). In one scene, the boat is attacked by depth charges from a German destroyer. The crew turns to the young skipper for guidance and asks what they should do to save the boat and their lives. He says he doesn't know.
Somehow they survive this attack. The wise, crusty Chief then has a fatherly chat with the skipper in a quiet moment over coffee. He explains that he let the crew down because they need to believe he knows everything, even when he doesn't. Why? Because their lives are in his hands, they have to have absolute confidence in the ability, knowledge and judgment of their skipper.
A submarine crew needs to have confidence in their skipper. We need to have confidence in ourselves. So often, the difference between success and failure is not intelligence or innate ability, but attitude! Many people condition themselves into believing they aren't as smart or capable as other people. They suffer from low self esteem. Even though they are every bit as intelligent as the next person, because they constantly down-rate themselves, they think they can never be successful. Eventually, their belief that they are doomed to fail becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy.
We must live with a strong confidence (not to say, arrogance) in our abilities and potential. This confidence will fuel our will to succeed, and once again, the belief we can do the job and succeed becomes self-fulfilling prophesy. We are all Winners!
Chaplain Mitch Schranz, USN
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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
08/27/2011 5:01:30 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:04:50 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy!
*HUGS*
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and thanks very much for tonight's Sunday Chapel thread!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:05:38 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:09:16 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
You made it!:) Thank you for Chapel Kathy & prayers continue for all in the path of Irene! *hugs*
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Failure To Discipline
August 28, 2011
We live in the woods, so we get very little prolonged sunlight in the summer. But we love fresh tomatoes, so I decided to try growing them in pots set in a few sunny spots.
The plants started to grow right away and really fast. I was thrilleduntil I realized that their fast growth was due to their efforts to reach out to the limited sunlight. By the time I figured out what was happening, the vines were too heavy to support themselves. I found some stakes, lifted the vines carefully, and fastened them in an upright position. Even though I tried to be gentle, one of the twisted vines broke when I tried to straighten it.
This reminded me that discipline must begin before character is permanently bent and twisted.
Eli the priest had two sons whom he failed to discipline. When their wickedness got so bad that he could no longer ignore it, he tried gentle rebuke (1 Sam. 2:24-25). But it was too late, and God announced the dire consequences: I will judge [Elis] house forever for the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile, and he did not restrain them (3:13).
Being straightened out is painful, but being left crooked will ultimately hurt even more.
Lord, even though its painful, were thankful that
You, in love, discipline us as Your children.
Help us to respond with repentance and obedience
to Your ways. Amen.
Gods love confronts and corrects.
Read: 1 Samuel 2:27-36
No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
Hebrews 12:11
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:16:24 PM PDT
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The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; beachn4fun; ConorMacNessa; fatima; GodBlessUSA; Cindy; MS.BEHAVIN; ...
Special prayers out to all you east coasters being effected by Hurricane Irene.
Stay safe!!
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:18:14 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
Honoring Our Heroes 1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard) 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD) 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl) AbnSarge USA Adam USAF (Grumpybutt) Allegra Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick) aviator USAF BIGLOOK USN Brett USN (CindyDawg) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) Cannoneer No. 4 CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave) 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) Diver Dave USN Drumbo USN Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face) Fred (DocRock) GulfWar1Vet USA HiJinx USA IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) Jade Falcon USN James USA (Grumpybutt) 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) KJD USAF (SuzyQue) Laurita USA LCpl Carter USMC LCpl Joe USMC (DontMessWithTexas) Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) LT David (Coldwater Creek) LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard) M1911A1 USMC (M0sby) M1Tanker Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave) Major joma89 USAF MEG33's Navy Grandson Michael USAR (RightOnline) Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak) Milo828 USA (mystery-ak) MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret) MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom) Nate USN (sneakers) Old Sarge USA OneLoyalAmerican USCG PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit) Philetus USA PROCON USA Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit) Rick USAF (Doogle) Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) SandRat USA Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Gray USA (colorcountrys son) SGT Matt USMC (SuzyQue) SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613) SGT Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62) SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer) SPC4 Adam USA (nephew of Repeal The 17th) SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo) 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 Adam USA (Diver Dave) SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) SSGT The Black Knight USAF Stevan USA (Grumpybutt) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor TMSuchman USMC tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom) SFC txradioguy USA USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman) Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) Vineyard USN William USA (jackv) WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:29:01 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
How ARE you, Mac....is Irene effecting your area?
And are you feeling any better? *HUGS*
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:32:10 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Happy Lord's Day to you Kathy!
92 here today, I'm ready for Fall!
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:34:05 PM PDT
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PROCON
(My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We're still waiting for the fireworks to start. Not feeling too bad - getting around with a walker. The swelling and bruising in my left quad is going to take some time to abate.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:37:15 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:51:16 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:52:35 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; MoJo2001; StarCMC; HiJinx; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; The Mayor; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:55:42 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
08/27/2011 5:59:30 PM PDT
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mylife
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To: ConorMacNessa
Good news about using the walker...relieves the “pressure” of worrying about the knees and their displeasure with back issues. Hope your healing comes quickly.
Stay safe! *HUGS*
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
08/27/2011 6:08:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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posted on
08/27/2011 6:09:10 PM PDT
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mylife
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