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."

 

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Chaplain Capt. Emil Kapaun, USA, (MOH) Helping a Soldier, Korea, 1950

"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. " (Joshua 1:9 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
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DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy.

Amen.

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]

WOW! Thanks, Stonewall, for sharing about Chaplain Captain the Reverend Emil Kapaun. He is a worthy recipient of the Medal of Honor.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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The Marine Corps Verse:


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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)
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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

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]

A fire burned a fabric shop, upstairs apartments and a neighboring boutique Saturday evening, causing a partial roof collapse that killed a firefighter and injured a colleague who was trying to rescue him, officials said.

Captain Michael Goodwin, 53, was killed in the line of duty, Amy Daly, a nursing supervisor at Jefferson University Hospitals, told The Associated Press. Goodwin was a 29-year veteran of the fire department. The second firefighter, 28-year-old Andrew Godlinski, was hospitalized with burns, officials told The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials say he was injured while trying to rescue Captain Goodwin.

Prayers of peace going out for Captain Goodwin and his family. Prayers also for Firefighter Godlinski and his family.

And prayers for your son and his family, and his Mom, that his chest pains and dizzyness are just minor.

[ConorMacNessa]

Prayers upward bound for Capt. Goodwin and for you, your son and your family, Fatima!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

TAPS

RIP

Captain Michael Goodwin
Captain of Ladder-27, Philadelphia Fire Department

Amazing Grace

[fatima]

That’s the story Kathy.Son #2 came in to relieve but they were already out at 4.Fire that killed Captian.Son #1 came in and collapsed at station.God both my son’s could have been there.((((Hugs))))

[fatima]

Thank you ((((Hugs))))

[fatima]

God bless him and his family.

[Jet Jaguar]

Shaw F-16 pilot dies in Afghanistan

SUMTER, SC (WIS) -

An American F-16 fighter jet from Shaw Air Force Base crashed in eastern Afghanistan Wednesday, killing the U.S. pilot.

Capt. James Michael Steel, 29, of Tampa, Fla., died in the crash near Bagram Airfield, according to the Department of Defense. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron.

According to Stars and Stripes, the plane was on final approach to land after an air support mission when it crashed about 10 miles from the runway.

Steel graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2006, completed pilot training and arrived at Shaw in June 2010. He was the chief of mobility for the 77th Fighter Squadron.

"Our condolences and prayers are with the family, friends and squadron members of Capt. Steel," said Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander. "This is a difficult time for Shaw AFB, but we are focused on taking care of the Steel family, our Airmen and continuing to execute the mission."

Steel comes from a family with deep roots in the Air Force. His father, Maj. Gen. Robert Steel, was commandant of the National War College at Fort McNair in Washington, DC until January of 2011. He spoke at his son's graduation from the 63rd Fighter Squadron in 2009.

Steel's mother and five other siblings all have Air Force ties as well.

NATO said in a statement Thursday that the cause of the crash is still being investigated, but initial reporting indicates that there was "no insurgent activity in the area" when the plane went down.

RIP Captain.

[Jet Jaguar]

Capt Goodwin,

RIP

Thank you for bustin your ass for us.

[Kathy in Alaska]

May The Lord continue to watch over all your kids.

Firefighting...a dangerous job.

(((HUGS)))

[amom]

Prayers for your son and the family of his friend, Firefighter Capitan Michael Goodwin. Bless them all who risk their lives to help and protect us.

Prayers too for your son’s medical condition.

[amom]

Joining in with prayers up for Captain Steel and family. Beyond words...

[fatima]

God,Eternal rest Dear Soul.

[amom]

God both my son’s could have been there.

Yikes sweetie! Five generations of firefighters here. I can very much imagine how close to home this hits you. (((HUGS)))

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks,

I barely knew him. But, he was a good pilot.

[fatima]

Thanks A Mom ((((Hugs)))

[fatima]

So you get it.I told them no same station.They agreed.I am still stuck with the transfers and them being all over.My husband is retired firefighters.This makes me sick.