[AZamericonnie]

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[The Mayor]

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The Work Of Our Hands
July 26, 2014

Read: Isaiah 17:7-11

Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation, . . . the harvest will be a heap of ruins. —Isaiah 17:10–11

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 40-42; Acts 27:1-26

Spring had just turned into summer and crops were beginning to produce fruit as our train rolled across the fertile landscape of West Michigan’s shoreline. Strawberries had ripened, and people were kneeling in the morning dew to pick the sweet fruit. Blueberry bushes were soaking up sunshine from the sky and nutrients from the earth.

After passing field after field of ripening fruit, we came to a rusty pile of abandoned metal. The harsh image of orange scrap metal poking out of the earth was a sharp contrast to the soft greens of growing crops. The metal produces nothing. Fruit, on the other hand, grows, ripens, and nourishes hungry humans.

The contrast between the fruit and the metal reminds me of God’s prophecies against ancient cities like Damascus (Isa. 17:1,11). He says, “Because you have forgotten the God of your salvation, . . . the harvest will be a heap of ruins” (Isa. 17:10-11). This prophecy serves as a contemporary warning about the danger and futility of thinking we can produce anything on our own. Apart from God, the work of our hands will become a pile of ruins. But when we join with God in the work of His hands, God multiplies our effort and provides spiritual nourishment for many.

Lord, I want to be a part of what You are
doing in Your world. Apart from You, my
work is nothing. Lead me, fill me, use
me. Nourish others through me.

>“Without Me you can do nothing.” —Jesus (John 15:5)

Insight

At the time of Isaiah’s prophecy, the Assyrians were a military threat to the region. The northern kingdom of Israel formed a military pact with Syria to fight the Assyrians. Because King Ahaz of Judah refused to join the alliance, Syria and Israel attacked Judah (2 Kings 16:5; Isa. 7:6). Isaiah had assured King Ahaz that God would protect and deliver Judah. But instead of trusting God for help and deliverance, Judah turned to the Assyrians for help and protection (2 Chron. 28:16-21; Isa. 7:1-12). Ahaz rejected God and turned to idols instead (2 Chron. 28:22-26). In Isaiah 17, the prophet pronounced judgment on Israel and Syria, warning that they would be defeated by the Assyrians (see also Isa. 7:17; 8:4).

[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

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I tried to post tonight’s Salsa but apparently the server is down right now but I am not complaining. This is the very first time in over 5 years that the server has been down. Hopefully it will be back up and running soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thank you for today's Tunes For Our Troops!!

Is it HOT at your house?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[SandRat]

[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)

[luvie]

LOVE YOU CANTEEN DJ'S!!!
Thanks for your hard work!

GodBlessUSA; mylife; AZAmericonnie; Kathy In Alaska; Ms.Behavin;EsmeraldaA; ConorMacNessa;acad1228; LibertyValance; Cindy; Starwise; 50mm; iron munro; publius;
spel_grammer_an_punct_polise;
Drumbo (and me)


YOU ROCK OUT LOUD!!
God bless our troops!!!

Thanks for all your hard work, Connie!
Having wifi problems.
Might not make it on for tunes tonight. :(
Will if I can!

[TMSuchman]

BOOM

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Canteen
100 forecast today...Take me to Alaska!

Thank you for the tunes, connie and DJs
Stay safe in the sandstorm. connie.

Have A Wonderful Weekend And Try To Stay Cool!

[Tanniker Smith]

Filmed these yesterday in front of Newscorp, where they film Fox & Friends:

From their All-American Summer Concert Series, Friday, July 25, 2014:

Twisted Sister, "We're Not Gonna Take It"

Twisted Sister, I Wanna Rock!.

I filmed a couple more, but they take forever to upload!

[Drumbo]

By 1973, I had been playing professionally for several years, but my first big break was with my friends Mike Monahan and Jim Evans. We had been playing together for 3 years doing every kind of popular Rock, Soul and Folk music, but finally found our "sound" with a band called "Dakota". We did acoustic music ranging from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Dan Fogelberg, Jesse Collin Young to this tune by my featured artist for this evening, James Taylor.

Machine Gun Kelly
~ Dakota ~

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[Drumbo]

James Taylor's career took off when he auditioned for the Beatles in 1969 and gained a spot on the roster of their Apple record label. His first hit in 1970, co-written by Carole King became an instant classic and remains one of those timeless treasures that every artist keeps in their bag of tricks.

Fire And Rain
~ James Taylor ~

Fire And Rain
~ Johnny Rivers ~

Fire and Rain
~ Willie Nelson ~

Fire and Rain
~ Blood, Sweat & Tears ~

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Something In The Way She Moves
~ James Taylor ~

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Sweet Baby James
~ James Taylor ~

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Rainy Day Man
~ James Taylor & Joni Mitchell ~

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A Case Of You
~ James Taylor & Joni Mitchell ~

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Handy Man
~ James Taylor ~

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Mocking Bird
~ Carly Simon & James Taylor ~

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[Drumbo]

Walking Man
~ James Taylor ~

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