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The Tragic Flaw
May 30, 2013

In literature, a tragic flaw is a character trait that causes the downfall of a story’s hero. That was true of Uzziah, who was crowned king of Judah at age 16. For many years, he sought the Lord; and while he did, God gave him great success (2 Chron. 26:4-5). But things changed when “his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction” (vv.15-16).

Uzziah entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar (v.16), openly defying God’s decree. Perhaps pride convinced him that God’s rules applied to everyone except him. When Uzziah raged against the priests who told him this was not right, the Lord struck him with leprosy (vv.18-20).

In literature and in life, how often we see a person of good reputation fall from honor into disgrace and suffering. “King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He dwelt in an isolated house, . . . cut off from the house of the Lord” (v.21).

The only way we can prevent the nectar of praise from becoming the poison of pride is by following the Lord with a humble heart.

Humility’s a slippery prize
That seldom can be won;
We’re only humble in God’s eyes
When serving like His Son. —Gustafson

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives. —Proverbs 27:21 NIV

Read: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

His fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. —2 Chronicles 26:15

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 10-12; John 11:30-57

[Publius]

Hi, Kathy.

((HUGS))

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

[SandRat]

Hi Kathy,...((HUGS))

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy! Hit the send button too fast. Some quick Aussie humor.

[luvie]

ALWAYS remember them! God bless and keep them safe!

[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"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)

[NormsRevenge]

God Bless to You and All the Canteen Crew!

We sail .. uhh.. cruise for Alaska tomorrow!

Spare us some nice weather, Please!

Salute and Godspeed to our Armed Forces Worldwide!

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today...Sunny. Hot. High 91F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
(also says 0% chance of rain).

~ Tonight...Generally clear. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

In Air Force slang, a "laundry bag" is a parachute.
(I'm sure our AF people can confirm this?)

The world's windiest place
is reputed to be Commonwealth Bay,
George V Coast, Antarctica,
where wind speeds of 200 miles per hour
have been recorded.

In 625 B.C., metal coins were introduced in Greece.
They replaced grain — usually barley —
as the medium of exchange.
Stamped with a likeness of an ear of wheat,
the new coins were lighter and easier to transport than grain,
and did not get moldy.

Jean Marie Butler was the first woman graduate
from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1980.
She also was the first woman to graduate
from any U.S. service academy.

Eighty percent of the world's rose species come from Asia.
(I watched a Nature special last night
about the Himalayas, where they described
the tropical forest area as being the origin
of many of our species of flowers, etc.)

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[SoldierDad]

Hi Kathy,

I have a prayer request.

My friend, Jim, who sold me the motorcycle and introduced me to the PGR, was helping me transport my disabled motorcycle from the Sacramento area to Chico yesterday. He came down from Susanville with a trailer, which was about a four hour drive.

We were almost to Chico when his daughter, Kathy, texted me to call her. Jim's wife, Janis had encountered difficulty breathing while Jim was helping me, and Kathy had her transported to the Susanville Hospital. Late last night she was transferred to the hospital in Reno. She apparently suffered a heart attack about a week ago. Janis had suffered a stroke many years ago. Thus, she's had medical issues for some time.

Please ping the prayer warriors for Janis. These people are Great Americans, and have done a lot to help me out in the past.

Thank you

SD