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Nowhere To Hide
November 14, 2012

I smelled something burning, so I hurried to the kitchen. Nothing was on the stove or in the oven. I followed my nose through the house. From room to room I went, eventually ending up downstairs. My nose led me to my office and then to my desk. I peeked beneath it and there, peering back at me with big eyes pleading for help, was Maggie, our dog, our very “fragrant” dog. What smelled like something burning when I was upstairs, now had the distinct odor of skunk. Maggie had gone to the farthest corner of our house to escape the foul smell, but she couldn’t get away from herself.

Maggie’s dilemma brought to mind the many times I have tried to run away from unpleasant circumstances only to discover that the problem was not the situation I was in but me. Since Adam and Eve hid after sinning (Gen. 3:8), we’ve all followed their example. We run away from situations thinking we can escape the unpleasantness—only to discover that the unpleasantness is us.

The only way to escape ourselves is to stop hiding, acknowledge our waywardness, and let Jesus wash us clean (Rev. 1:5). I am grateful that when we do sin, Jesus is willing to give us a brand-new start.

From the wondrous cross on Calvary
Flows the stream that still avails,
Cleansing hearts and bringing victory
Through that love which never fails. —Elliott

Sin’s contamination requires the Savior’s cleansing.

Read: Genesis 3:6-13,22-24

To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood. —Revelation 1:5

Bible in a Year:
Acts 17-18

[ConorMacNessa]

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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

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You Are Reasonable

You're the type of person who makes sound and logical decisions. You are very down to earth.
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[HopeandGlory]

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at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

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[JRios1968]

Happy Birthday to me!

You Are Carefree

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You keep everything fun and breezy. You are always up for a good time.

You're the type of person that likes to bend the rules. For you, pleasure often comes first.
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[SkyDancer]

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[Old Sarge]

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You're the type of person who makes sound and logical decisions. You are very down to earth.
You're a bastion of sanity in this insane world, and people know that they can count on you.

You aren't likely to get swept away in the moment. You have both feet firmly planted on the ground.
You are modest and humble. You always keep your ego in check and sometimes wonder why others can't do the same!

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[HiTech RedNeck]

Not a lot of choices this time around.

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.
 
 

 

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Glad to see you back.

Our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Sunny. High 51F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 33F. Winds light and variable.

You Are Reasonable

You're the type of person who makes sound and logical decisions. You are very down to earth.
You're a bastion of sanity in this insane world, and people know that they can count on you.

You aren't likely to get swept away in the moment. You have both feet firmly planted on the ground.
You are modest and humble. You always keep your ego in check and sometimes wonder why others can't do the same!

The Sandwich Test

At least the sun is out this morning.

Now I want a sandwich. Guess I'll walk over to Subway for lunch.
But first, I need another cup of coffee.

Gotta make my rounds.
But, please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops and their families entertained.

The Canteen is

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

ANSELMO, WILLIAM FRANK
3/6/1968
South Vietnam
"KIA" Body not recovered

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[Grampa Dave]

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You’re the type of person who believes that something worth doing is worth doing well.
You have high standards for other people, but you also have high standards for yourself. You expect competence.

You are adept and proficient. You master any skill you set out to learn, and you’re quite the renaissance man or woman.
You are both smart and talented. You’re capable of almost anything you decide to take on!

[HiJinx]

You Are Carefree

You're the type of person who takes things as they come. You're very flexible.
You keep everything fun and breezy. You are always up for a good time.

You're the type of person that likes to bend the rules. For you, pleasure often comes first.
You love to indulge in the occasional (or more than occasional) treat. And you love to share your treats with others.