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]

TAPS

RIP

Capt James Michael Steel, USAF
Shaw Air Force Base

Air Force Song

[fatima]

Wow,so young.

[Jet Jaguar]

Fitting tribute.

Thanks.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov, Yehuda...((HUGS))

A healthy week to all, for sure. Thanks.

Is it spring at your house? Working on a foot of new snow here. I’m had enough for this year.

[Jet Jaguar]

No new snow here yet. But the radio guy says it’s coming.

We did not break +30 today.

Just more dirty ice...

[Kathy in Alaska]

[amom]

I understand completely. Nerves of steel... (((more HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Looks like you got cold again.

[amom]

Perfect.

[longfellow]

Hope I don’t sound like an idiot....Dear Mighty and Merciful God, please take care of our warriors both fallen and fighting for this great country. Most importantly for the parents and families of these soldiers. Amen

[Cindy]

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." -from THE BIBLE: I Peter 1:3-5

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[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, longfellow.....that is a wonderful prayer for our troops and their families. Thank you!

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[longfellow]

My son goes into boot camp next month. Thank you and good night.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Which branch of service?

Good night and rest well, longfellow.

Our thanks to your son for choosing to service our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Cindy...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for the links.

Pushing 12” of new snow yesterday...it’s still falling.