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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ A GREAT MARINE ~ 25 August 2019
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Posted on 08/24/2019 5:01:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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A GREAT MARINE
Several years ago as the H & S Battalion Chaplain at MCB, Camp Lejeune, I visited the people in the different work spaces, including the rather large main post office. One day a little conversation took place with a young Marine Lance Corporal. This unplanned encounter has remained with me, and it seems worth passing on.
The Lance Corporal was standing by a very large sack of mail. His job, every day, six days a week, for many hours, was to sort the mail from that large sack and place the letters into smaller sacks, depending upon their destination. He explained his job, and I asked him if he ever gets bored. "Chaplain," he said," this is all I do. Just sort all these endless piles of letters. Sometimes I can't take it anymore." I was drawn into the young Marine's lament and his life's drama started to sound interesting. He continued, "Then, just as it gets to be overwhelming, I'm holding a letter in my hand and I begin to think: Maybe this letter is going from a Marine wife in Jacksonville all the way to her husband on deployment in the Med. He really misses her and is homesick on that big ship. Then he gets the letter and suddenly he feels much better. The next letter in my hand, I think: Maybe it's from a little boy to his Daddy in Somalia. He drew a picture with crayons to cheer his Dad and put it in the envelope. Each letter makes me wonder because this one may change a life for the better, or at least bring a smile to a lonely Marine or Sailor." I was shaken by the majesty this young Lance Corporal displayed and said this to him: "Young man, you possess a wisdom rarely found in people who are triple your years. You have more than wisdom, though, you have character and maturity. Indeed you have found the secret to happiness in life. Whatever you wish to achieve, it will undoubtedly one day be yours...it would be a great honor if you would allow me to shake your hand". Whenever we face frustrating moments or disappointments in our work day, let's all remember that young Lance Corporal and follow his heroic and inspiring example! "Give thy servant, therefore, an understanding heart." -King Solomon's prayer in First Kings Chaplain Mitch Schranz
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To: Kathy in Alaska
I know its hard to imagine the Liberals becoming more unhinged....but when Trump replaces RBG and wins re-election (in whatever order that happens) just imagine the disturbance in the Liberal force!!!
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:01:30 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
August 25Surprised by Wisdom
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! Romans 11:33 It seems like the older I get, the wiser you become. Sometimes when I talk to my son I even hear your words coming out of my mouth!
My daughters candor made me laugh. I felt the same way about my parents and frequently found myself using their words as I raised my kids. Once I became a dad, my perspective on my parents wisdom changed. What I once wrote off as foolishness turned out to be far wiser than I had thoughtI just couldnt see it at first.
The Bible teaches that the foolishness of God is wiser than the cleverest human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:25). For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of the message of a suffering Savior to rescue those who believe (v. 21).
God always has ways of surprising us. Instead of the triumphant king the world would expect, the Son of God came as a suffering servant and died a humbling death by crucifixionbefore He was raised in unsurpassable glory.
In Gods wisdom, humility is valued over pride and love shows its worth in undeserved mercy and kindness. Through the cross, our unconquerable Messiah became the ultimate victimin order to save completely (Hebrews 7:25) all who place their faith in Him!
By James Banks
Reflect & Pray
When have Gods ways left you confused? How does it help to know His ways are not our own?
Heavenly Father, I praise You for the wisdom of Your ways. Help me to trust You and walk humbly with You today.
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:01:50 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
crap.... please delete was for another thread
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:02:41 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: The Mayor
LOL. Leave it. It’s a good post.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:07:54 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor
It will be a sight to behold!! And I can’t wait!! Heads will explode, and teeth will be gnashing. Hehehe...
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:12:31 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:13:55 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
The closer to the election the more prayer this country will need.
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:17:15 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Have you had any radio time to dis the dims lately?
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:25:47 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar
Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...hope you and your jets are staying cool.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:30:31 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:34:08 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
08/24/2019 5:38:51 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: lightman; xzins; bethelgrad; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ A GREAT MARINE, 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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posted on
08/24/2019 5:40:57 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
It will be, that’s for sure!
Thank you Kathy
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posted on
08/24/2019 6:05:40 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Did you and Blue get to cruise a country road or two?
You and Penny get to hike?
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posted on
08/24/2019 6:11:10 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; 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
08/24/2019 6:11:24 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: The Mayor; Kathy in Alaska
I imagine there are a LOT of folks doing just that, with relish. LOL
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posted on
08/24/2019 6:16:07 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
It looks like the extra firefighters being there is working. I can see the mountains much more clearly now and this is the first time I’ve been able to see Mount Susitna in days.
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posted on
08/24/2019 6:21:30 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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