FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ TITLES & POWERS ~ 18 February 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

TITLES AND POWER

Now I see why powerful people often wear sunglasses--the spotlight blinds them to reality. They suffer from a delusion that power means something. They suffer from the misconception that titles make a difference. They are under the impression that earthly authority will make a heavenly difference. Can I prove my point?

Take this quiz:

* Name the last ten Heisman trophy winners.
* Name the last ten winners of the Miss America contest.
* Name eight people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
* How about the last ten Academy Award winners for best picture...
* or the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do? I didn't do well either. With the exception of you trivia hounds, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday too well. Surprising how quickly we forget, isn't it? And what I've mentioned above are no second-rate achievements. These are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

* Think of three people you enjoy spending time with.
* Name ten people who have taught you something worthwhile.
* Name five friends who have helped you in a difficult time.
* List a few teachers who have aided your journey through school.
* Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Easier? It was for me, too. The lesson...the people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern.

Chaplain Joe Estabrook

 

[The Mayor]

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Courage to Be Faithful

February 18, 2018

Do not be frightened. 1 Peter 3:14

Fear is Hadassah’s constant companion. Hadassah, a young Jewish girl living in the first century, is a fictional character in Francine Rivers’ book A Voice in the Wind. After Hadassah becomes a slave in a Roman household, she fears persecution for her faith in Christ. She knows that Christians are despised, and many are sent to their execution or thrown to the lions in the arena. Will she have the courage to stand for the truth when she is tested?

When her worst fear becomes reality, her mistress and other Roman officials who hate Christianity confront her. She has two choices: recant her faith in Christ or be taken to the arena. Then, as she proclaims Jesus as the Christ, her fear falls away and she becomes bold even in the face of death.

When we make the decision to honor Christ, He will help us overcome our fears.

The Bible reminds us that sometimes we will suffer for doing what is right—whether for sharing the gospel or for living godly lives that are against today’s values. We are told not to be frightened (1 Peter 3:14), but to “revere Christ as Lord” in our hearts (v. 15). Hadassah’s main battle took place in her heart. When she finally made up her mind to choose Jesus, she found the courage to be faithful.

When we make the decision to honor Christ, He will help us to be bold and to overcome our fears in the midst of opposition.

Father, give me boldness to stand firm in difficult times.

Let us be bold as we witness for God.

INSIGHT

Writing to believers who were being persecuted because of their faith, Peter encouraged them not to be afraid but to remain faithful and to “revere Christ as Lord” (1 Peter 3:14–15). Peter was speaking from his own painful experiences. After Jesus was arrested, onlookers accused Peter of being Christ’s disciple, but out of fear he denied knowing Christ (Luke 22:54–62).

The coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, however, changed and empowered Peter to be a fearless witness (Acts 2:14). When Peter was imprisoned for preaching in the temple courts (4:3), he was “filled with the Holy Spirit” and boldly preached Christ to them (vv. 8–12). Seeing the courage of Peter, his persecutors concluded he “had been with Jesus” (v. 13). Refusing to be intimidated by threats of punishment (v. 18), the believers resolved to honor Christ and were empowered to speak the Word boldly (v. 31).

Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would empower us to be His witnesses (1:8) and help us to speak for Him.

How has the Holy Spirit emboldened and empowered you to witness for Jesus?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Did you get some “me” time today? Still have snow?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ TITLES & POWER, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.




Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

The Kitteh did a full recovery as soon as the Vet arrived, and received an Rx instead of the you-know-what.

We are of course, relieved and delighted but what an emotional roller coaster!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers answered in His way.

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...nice walking weather today?

A Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

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Yes. But, of course, I made a promise to my sister, and I may have to go through this again. and maybe again after that.

A promise is a promise.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes, it is!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

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She really is a lovely kitteh. Very friendly to Penny too. I was as sad as my sister about the “event.

But Kitteh had other plans.

It was like that scene in Monte Python when the woman yells “I’M NOT DEAD YET!”

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Cold, Wet, Chilly ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

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When I got home, Penny was delighted to see me, and did the “Happy Dance” which involves a mad dash down the hallway to the bedroom,an abrupt U-Turn, several play-bows, and another mad dash down the hall to the living room, U-Turn, Play-bows, more U-turns, and back up the hall again.

She did this for about 15 minutes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...sounds like a good day to stay in, sit by the fire, and read a good book.

Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks so much, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I think she loves her Mom...LOL!!

Doggies can be so funny expressing their delight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

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Yes! And there is no way anyone can stay “blue” when they do that.