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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Palm Sunday ~ NAVIGATION ~ 13 April 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 04/12/2014 5:08:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

NAVIGATION


Navigation of a ship at sea is, in principle, a very simple matter: you plot a course between where you are and where you want to be, and let the propeller muscle the ship through the water. As simple as that seems, it won’t happen without another very important element: the rudder! The rudder performs its quiet, steady work, unshaken by the tremendous pressures directed against it. And it must hold the true course without deviation.

The navigation of a human life is also, in principle, a very simple matter. As with a ship, there must be motivation and direction. Sea service men and women have shown no shortage of drive, but far too many who abound with energy have experienced the tragic results of inattention to their moral compass.

When a ship drifts off course, the order “Mind your helm!” quickly follows: Pay attention to your rudder’s position! The same order in your personal life (“Pay attention to moral attitudes and actions.”) is a call to mind the moral helm in your life. This internal rudder must be able to withstand the powerful forces that will otherwise constantly push you off your safe and proper course. The proven moral and spiritual values of our heritage provide excellent tools to help you sail a true course, whatever the state of the seas.


CAPT Al Hill, CHC, USN


 

 



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To: fatima

9 kids??? Hope some of the Dad’s will be helping.

Have fun girls!!


101 posted on 04/13/2014 6:23:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Everybody is helping.The guys go away on hunting ,fishing and even Ireland.Girls first trip:)


102 posted on 04/13/2014 8:04:15 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you once again for posting Josh Groban.

He indeed has “You Raise Me Up”.


103 posted on 04/13/2014 11:24:03 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
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To: fatima

That is really cool, that they spend their time together, and now the girls get their turn.


104 posted on 04/14/2014 12:52:31 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Diver Dave

A Blessed Palm Sunday to you and yours, Dave. It is a wonderful song.


105 posted on 04/14/2014 12:53:26 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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