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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE TREE OF LIFE ~ 20 January 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 01/19/2013 5:04:52 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

 

THE TREE OF LIFE


"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him." (John 3:16,17)

One night I was watching a movie. At the end, the cowboy turned and put the name of his girlfriend in the window of his car for all to see. Then he put his arm around her and pulled her close. It has long been a custom for lovers to carve their initials in the trunk of a tree. Today, young romantics spray paint them on freeway overpasses or walls of abandoned buildings. It's the same sort of idea.

Once, in high school, a boy carved my name in a heart-shaped wood sculpture. It was a long time ago, but the memory of being claimed that loudly, that openly has never left me. Who doesn't want to be loved like that? Wouldn't it be nice if there was someone to put all our names on the windows of a car, or a license plate, or a tree? Unfortunately, the names on windows, license plates and trees change. Some are left out, and some are never written at all.

Once, long ago, there was another kind of tree; and this tree was able to hold all our initials. They were carved deeply for all to see, and they will never be crossed out. That tree was made into a cross, the cross where Jesus died. A King has claimed you and me. He has put His arm around us and pulled us close. He has put our names where they can be seen for eternity. Could anyone really love me that much? Sometimes it is hard to trust, even harder to believe, but the initials are there for all to see. And there they will remain FOREVER.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, no one has ever loved me as You have. I ask that You come into my life today. Forgive me of my sins and teach me Your ways. Amen

LCDR Bettie J. Davis, CHC, USN

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"....and he said, "Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat; thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.

~ You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the Lord is with you."

2 Chronicles 20:15, 17


 

 



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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy and (((HUGS))). Have a Blessed Lord’s Day.


61 posted on 01/20/2013 5:43:16 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
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To: All











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.





62 posted on 01/20/2013 5:44:21 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
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To: All; Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; Old Sarge; txradioguy; SandRat; beachn4fun; ...

~Sunday Blessings To The Canteen~



To Our Veterans, Our Military And Their Families



~Thank You For Serving Our Country~

~May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe~

63 posted on 01/20/2013 6:16:33 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))). I have to usher this month, so will be heading out shortly. See you later.


64 posted on 01/20/2013 6:24:53 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

(((HUGS))) Enjoy this beautiful Sunday


65 posted on 01/20/2013 6:30:59 AM PST by MEG33
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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; AZamericonnie
An elderly couple were attending chapel services. About halfway through she leans over to her husband and said, "I just let out a silent fart, what should I do?"

Her husband replied:"Put a new battery in your hearing aid".

I think Walter struck again...lol

66 posted on 01/20/2013 7:58:45 AM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

Eep! LOL!


67 posted on 01/20/2013 8:11:03 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; ...




GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The King’s Singers

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Deep River

Steal Away to Jesus

Please let me know by Freepmail if you would like to get on or off of my music pinglist










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)

68 posted on 01/20/2013 12:15:58 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...




Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Glad~Arise My Soul, Arise

Gaither Homecoming~Heaven's Joy Awaits.wma

Tad Robinson~No More Night

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

69 posted on 01/20/2013 12:33:35 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: LUV W
Sunday Music Bump.

((HUGS))How's it going?

70 posted on 01/20/2013 12:54:58 PM PST by E.G.C.
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To: LUV W

I can see Walter on One of Jeff Dunham’s skits actualy saying that.


71 posted on 01/20/2013 1:28:10 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The King’s Singers

William Byrd – Haec Dies
(Click)


William Byrd – Beata Viscera Mariae Virginis
(Click)


William Byrd – Ave Verum Corpus
(Click)


Please let me know by Freepmail if you would like to get on or off of my music pinglist









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)

72 posted on 01/20/2013 1:48:23 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...




GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The King’s Singers

William Byrd – Laudibus in Sanctis
(Click)


William Byrd - Sing Joyfully
(Click)


Thomas Tallis – Te Lucis Ante Terminum
(Click)


Please let me know by Freepmail if you would like to get on or off of my music pinglist









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)

73 posted on 01/20/2013 1:53:39 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: E.G.C.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and Bo. ((HUGS)) Glad to hear he is doing well on his meds and that you are still able to go to the lake. Big lake...hope you get rain to help fill it up again.


74 posted on 01/20/2013 2:37:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: alfa6

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, alfa.


75 posted on 01/20/2013 2:38:29 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

Sand.....#50!!


76 posted on 01/20/2013 2:40:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: mylife

A Blessed Lord’s Day for you and yours, my.


77 posted on 01/20/2013 2:42:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All


78 posted on 01/20/2013 2:54:09 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; JemiansTerror; Beagle8U; ...
To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.


79 posted on 01/20/2013 2:57:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jack Hydrazine

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours, Jack.

Thanks.


80 posted on 01/20/2013 2:58:41 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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