To: Kathy in Alaska
"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)
2 posted on
10/19/2014 5:01:24 PM PDT by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
3 posted on
10/19/2014 5:01:33 PM PDT by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
4 posted on
10/19/2014 5:03:01 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
(I Was Told Nobody Is Perfect But Yet, Here I Am)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; BIGLOOK; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; ..
5 posted on
10/19/2014 5:11:47 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Wouldn’t it be neat to be able to wear the Croix de Guerre?
Isn’t it one of those large audacious medals which General Patton was wearing in the first scene of the movie?
8 posted on
10/19/2014 5:22:37 PM PDT by
yarddog
(G)
To: Kathy in Alaska
WOO - HOO Howling Mad Smith!!
23 posted on
10/19/2014 6:06:23 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
A War Of Words
Oct 20, 2014
Read: Proverbs 15:1-23
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in response to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. Within 90 days, other European countries had taken sides to honor their military alliances and pursue their own ambitions. A single event escalated into World War I, one of the most destructive military conflicts of modern time.
The tragedy of war is staggering, yet our relationships and families can begin to fracture with only a few hateful words. James wrote, See how great a forest a little fire kindles! (James 3:5). A key to avoiding verbal conflict is found in Proverbs: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (15:1).
A small comment can start a large fight. When we, by Gods grace, choose not to retaliate with our words, we honor Jesus our Savior. When He was abused and insulted, He fulfilled the prophetic words of Isaiah, He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth (Isa. 53:7).
Proverbs urges us to speak the truth and seek peace through our words. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, . . . and a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (15:4,23).
A careless word may kindle strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life;
A timely word may lessen stress,
A loving word may heal and bless. Anon.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
A major theme in Proverbs concerns the use of our tongues (10:19-21; 12:18, 13:3; 17:27-28; 18:6-8; 25:11; 26:18-22). Proverbs 15 warns of the consequences of using wrong words and the benefits of using right words. A wise person is carefully restrained and judicious when speaking (vv.2,7,28).
30 posted on
10/19/2014 7:06:52 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To General Holland Smith,to my father and the other members of the 4th Marine Division of World War Two, I salute them for their honorable service in the face of a determined and dangerous foe. Sempre Fi
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Thanks, galz, for a great hero to read about and be proud of!
Shoot is over...we’re having down time tonight before I have my drive home tomorrow!
34 posted on
10/19/2014 7:55:13 PM PDT by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Let all FReepers take note — General Smith was a War Eagle.
35 posted on
10/19/2014 8:38:13 PM PDT by
353FMG
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55 posted on
10/20/2014 10:13:30 AM PDT by
acad1228
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