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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
Well,......got the laundry room finally done to MrsSRs approval. Now to do some wall touch up and put the room back together, (Light, Pictures, Clock, Key - Holders, Etc.).
81 posted on 01/20/2013 3:07:24 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: All

The Lord's Prayer

82 posted on 01/20/2013 3:10:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.


The 23rd Psalm


83 posted on 01/20/2013 3:15:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

84 posted on 01/20/2013 3:16:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: drew; SoldierDad; ninergold3

Do you have any fingernails left? Congratulations!!


85 posted on 01/20/2013 3:19:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Cindy

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

Thank you for the links.

The plows just came through about a half hour ago, and the people across the street left a car on the street. Now there is a snow berm all around it. AND, they have an open space in their driveway. No way they didn’t hear the plows...they beep the whole time, in addition to being a bit loud.

And now it is snowing. At least for now, the temp is still below freezing. “They” said today would be 35+.

Hope you are dry.


86 posted on 01/20/2013 3:26:25 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site

Cheated? So sorry....the ping would not post. LOL!

You know how it is...d:o)

It is so annoying, these multiple posts for those of us that have ping lists.

Hope you and Linda are enjoying the day.


87 posted on 01/20/2013 3:31:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good afternoon, Arrowhead...((HUGS))

Thank you, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours


88 posted on 01/20/2013 3:36:13 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MEG33

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

Thank you, always, for the prayers for our protectors.


89 posted on 01/20/2013 3:44:19 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


90 posted on 01/20/2013 3:45:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

We Plow The Fields Together

Rock of Ages


91 posted on 01/20/2013 3:53:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

I can too! My brother could be Walter! :)


92 posted on 01/20/2013 3:54:53 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Abide With Me

O God Our Help In Ages Past


93 posted on 01/20/2013 3:56:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Amazing Grace

I Need Thee Every Hour


94 posted on 01/20/2013 4:03:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

LOL! That does sound like Walter. d:o)


95 posted on 01/20/2013 4:10:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Just As I Am

Now Thank We All Our God


96 posted on 01/20/2013 4:12:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us

God of Our Fathers


97 posted on 01/20/2013 4:19:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Funny thing is...

I get multiple pings when I do the “American Heroes” Thread,

and I Don’t get them on the “Jerusalem” Thread.

It might have something to do with the number of names on the ping list, maybe?

Or maybe NOT! LOL.

Hopefully, everyone understands the issue by now and they don’t get annoyed by the multiple pings.


98 posted on 01/20/2013 4:19:28 PM PST by left that other site (Worry is the darkroom that developes negatives.)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thanks, Mac, for the hymns.

It’s snowing...the driveway is all white again.


99 posted on 01/20/2013 4:26:46 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

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

Thank you for the hymns.


100 posted on 01/20/2013 4:29:59 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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