FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ AN HONEST DOUBTER ~ 07 April 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

AN HONEST DOUBTER

The often heard quip, "He or she is a doubting Thomas," usually is given in a negative way...someone who can't get with the program or is not a team player. The origin of this statement goes to the passage in John's Gospel. Thomas, who somehow missed the first appearance of the resurrected Jesus to the rest of the disciples, states he will not believe until he sees and touches the Lord. He is a realist, a man who is shattered in his faith after witnessing the arrest and death of Jesus. He is honest enough to admit it, stating clearly his needs.

When we go through traumatic experiences, and are shaken to the very fiber of our being, we need special reassurance. Although Jesus says to Thomas, "Stop doubting and have faith," notice He still meets Thomas where he needs it most, and in a manner just right for us. We must be honest about our need for Him, admitting our doubts and lack of faith. Unlike pop psychology our strength does not come from within us, but from outside from the God who knows best. "Come and experience, and go forth in faith to love and serve the Lord."

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no....I hope the sickness didn’t get your family.

Glad to here all your snow is gone...time for green grass.

We had come a long way with snow melt. The main roads were dry, the islands all melted off. We had a huge lake at the end of our street. Alas, now the snow is back and it is not expected to get above freezing til Friday.

[The Mayor]

The sicknesses have been through the family all winter it seems. Just hoping weather has changed for the good now. We all need it.

So much for the global warming for you.... We have to hang tough, things have to get better.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Evening, Kathy!

***HUGS***



A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for tonight’s Sunday Chapel thread.

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no.....sickness is not good. Lots of sunshine should be good for everyone.

Hanging tough...you are right, things have to get better.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope you’ve had a restful day.

Wanna come help shovel snow? I thought spring was here, but almost 5” has fallen and more is coming.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))

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

Did you and Linda get to the Dog Park today? Some garage sales?

[left that other site]

We did indeed!

She loves it SO much!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dare you tell her ahead of time where you are going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[left that other site]

She figures it out about halfway there! LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Amazing Grace
(Click)
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 we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound......I love this song.

Thanks, Mac.

When my Dad was in the hospital, before the move to hospice, a licensed music therapist with a harp on wheels came in and asked if we would like a couple tunes. I told her my folks used to sing in the choir and could she play a couple hymns. She played Amazing Grace and In The Garden....I completely lost it. It was beautiful.

[Stonewall Jackson]

I don't know if you've seen it on the news, but a chaplain from the Korean War will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor this week.

Chaplain Captain the Reverend Emil Kapaun, a Roman Catholic Priest from Pilsen, Kansas, was captured by the Chinese while serving with the 8th Cavalry Regiment at Unsan in November 1950. For the next six months, he worked tirelessly to feed his fellow prisoners, scavenging for food in nearby fields and stealing from the guards and the supply huts. In addition, he saw to their spiritual needs, helping them resist the Chinese and North Korean attempts at brainwashing the prisoners into betraying their countrymen; even defying orders and holding mass on Easter Sunday 1951.

On May 23, 1951, his body weakened by pneumonia and dysentery, Chaplain Kapaun died in the Pyoktong POW Camp. His last words were to a friend and fellow prisoner, LT Mike Dowe, "Hey, Mike, don't worry about me. I'm going to where I always wanted to go and I'll say a prayer for all of you."

Additionally, the Roman Catholic Church is currently examining the possibility of sainthood for Chaplain Kapaun.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I think that is so cool that she enjoys it so much and knows you are going there.

[fatima]

Michael Goodwin Captain Died tonight in Phila on fire, friend of my son.My son is in the hospital with chest pains and dizzyness before this happened when he showed up for work.He has a cath Monday..