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FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 5 October 2018
October 4, 2018
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Posted on 10/04/2018 6:03:10 PM PDT by beachn4fun
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. FReeper Canteen
Come on in, we're open Need a place just to hang out? This is it. We serve coffee, tea, conversation and music.
Our AWESOME military, our AWESOME allies, and their families are welcomed and honored here. No worries in the FReeper Canteen Just Hangin' Cafe. Grab a cup or a glass, and start a conversation.
You never know who you might meet in the Cafe. Glad you could join us. Enjoy your stay.
We have Uber and Lyft for those who need it. REMEMBER
The Canteen is a family friendly place. We welcome the military, our allies, and their families. Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission. Prayers for your safe return home.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; music; news
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To: beachn4fun
WOO-HOO, Hiya Beachie!
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:03:23 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: beachn4fun
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Better Than Ever
October 5, 2018
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:12
The story is told of a group of salmon fishermen who gathered in a Scottish inn after a long day of fishing. As one was describing a catch to his friends, his arm swept across the table and knocked a glass against the wall, shattering it and leaving a stain on the white plaster surface. The man apologized to the innkeeper and offered to pay for the damage, but there was nothing he could do; the wall was ruined. A man seated nearby said, Dont worry. Rising, he took a painting implement from his pocket and began to sketch around the ugly stain. Slowly there emerged the head of a magnificent stag. The man was Sir E. H. Landseer, Scotlands foremost animal artist.
David, Israels illustrious king who penned Psalm 51, brought shame on himself and his nation by his sins. He committed adultery with the wife of one of his friends and engineered the death of that friendboth deeds worthy of death. It would seem his life was ruined. But he pled with God: Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me (v. 12).
Like David we have shameful acts in our past and the memories that accompany them, recollections that taunt us in the middle of the night. Theres so much we wish we could undo or redo.
There is a grace that not only forgives sin but also uses it to make us better than before. God wastes nothing.
Lord, Ive failed You again. Please forgive me again. Change me. Turn me around. Teach me to follow Your ways.
>God has both an all-seeing eye and all-forgiving heart.
David wrote Psalm 51 in repentance for his sin of adultery with Bathsheba; his deliberate actions that led to the death of her husband, Uriah; and ultimately his sin against God (v. 4). Psalm 32, also penned by David, is similar in that here too he writes from his own experience on the pain of unconfessed sin and of the blessing of repentance. Even as Christians we will sinand sometimes again and again. At such times, if we stubbornly refuse to confess our sins, we feel the effects of the sin eating away at us spiritually, mentally, and physically (vv. 34). Why? Not because weve lost our salvation, but because weve driven a wedge between us and our holy God. When we come to God in sorrow for our sins and receive His forgiveness, the joy of [our] salvationthe joy of being in an intimate relationship with Godis restored (51:12; see 32:12). In both psalms, David illustrates that confession and repentance lead to Gods forgiveness, which leads to a restored relationship, which leads to great joyand enables us to sing! (32:11).
When have you experienced restored joy after confession?
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:03:34 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; E.G.C.; HiJinx; MEG33; mylife; SandRat; PROCON; henkster; ...
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:03:40 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
To: PROCON
Good evening Pro ((HUGS))
How's thing in the great NW?
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:05:18 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
To: The Mayor
Good evening Mayor ((HUGS))
Thanks for the GOOD WORD.
Psalms have some profound verses.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:09:15 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
To: All
Sorry, but gotta run. Y'all have fun.
I'll catch up with some of you in the morning.
Be safe out there.
To our military and allies: thank you for all you do.
Good night.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:12:16 PM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
To: beachn4fun
Good evening, beachy, and thanks for today's Just Hangin' Café.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:12:42 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREADS
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New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage
To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are proud of each and every one of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:16:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:19:08 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
Life is good out here on the left coast.
The weather has made a remarkable but not unusual change, 80 degrees 10 days ago and now deep into the Fall weather, barely 60 degrees today and cold (30's) nights and mornings. No ice on the car windows yet but winter weather is getting close. No rain for months either but that may change soon.
What's up with you?
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:19:19 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: PROCON
It’s your long day, Pro...was it a good one?
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:19:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
Company tomorrow...must make a store run. Back in a bit.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:20:43 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
Howdy! Thought Id peek in and say hi from Lake Whitney. Im with the TexasCowboy group and were about to have gunners ribs for dinner. Mmm.
Good thread, BTW.
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:25:53 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: beachn4fun
Of course, I missed ya! LOL!
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:26:46 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy, good day for the most part, some disruptions but nothing I couldn't handle.
You home yet?
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posted on
10/04/2018 6:34:00 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
10/04/2018 7:06:55 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Penny get to explore today?
I stopped at Taco Bell on the way home and found out it is Taco Day!
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posted on
10/04/2018 8:14:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Looks like we will make it to the weekend. I’m ready!
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posted on
10/04/2018 8:20:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun; Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
10/04/2018 8:26:53 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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