FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 19 December 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DAWN PREPARATIONS

Marines prepare for a possible simulated attack at dawn during Exercise Hamel at the Cultana Training Area in Australia, July 9, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

PALS 16: AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT DEMONSTRATION

A Navy air-cushion landing craft comes ashore during an amphibious landing demonstration for the U.S. Pacific Command's amphibious leaders symposium on Camp Pendleton, CA, July 13, 2016. The symposium brings together senior leaders of 22 allied and partner nations from the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Wesley Tim

SHOW SPOTLIGHT

An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to land during the Farnborough International Air Show at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire, England, July 12, 2016. By participating in this event, the United States highlights the strength of its commitment to Europe's security and shows the U.S. industry is producing equipment critical to the success of military operations. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks

DOWNRANGE DRILL

Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan H. Steed fires downrange during training with Fijian soldiers on Ovalau, Fiji, July 13, 2016. Marines and sailors shared engineering and infantry skills with Fijian troops to secure relationships and interoperability. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

NIGHT SUPPORT

The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, transits the Arabian Gulf, July 7, 2016. With the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the ship is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Bedford

BLACK HAWK TAKEOFF

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter takes off behind a civilian helicopter after filling up its bucket firefighting system with water during efforts to battle the Cold Springs wildfire near Nederland, CO, July 11, 2016. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Manda Walters

WING WORKERS

Navy Seaman Wolfgang Calero, left, and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Amber Ballantine perform maintenance on the wing of an EA-18G Growler in the hangar bay on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, July 11, 2016. Calero, an airman, and Ballantine, an aviation structural mechanic, are assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 136. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart

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[The Mayor]

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December 19

Written on the Heart

Bible in a Year:

• Jonah 1–4
• Revelation 10

You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 2 Corinthians 3:2

As a professor, I’m often asked by students to write letters of recommendation for them—for leadership positions, study-abroad programs, graduate schools, and even jobs. In each letter, I have a chance to praise the student’s character and qualifications.

When Christians traveled in the ancient world, they often carried with them similar “letters of commendation” from their churches. Such a letter ensured that the traveling brother or sister would be welcomed hospitably.

The apostle Paul didn’t need a letter of recommendation when he spoke to the church in Corinth—they knew him. In his second letter to that church, Paul wrote that he preached the gospel out of sincerity, not for personal gain (2 Corinthians 2:17). But then he wondered if his readers would think that in defending his motives in preaching, he was trying to write a letter of recommendation for himself.

He didn’t need such a letter, he said, because the people in the church in Corinth were themselves like letters of recommendation. The visible work of Christ in their lives was like a letter “written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God” (3:3). Their lives testified to the true gospel Paul had preached to them—their lives were letters of reference that could be “known and read by everyone” (3:2). As we follow Jesus, this becomes true of us too—our lives tell the story of the goodness of the gospel.

By: Amy Peterson

Reflect & Pray

When people read the “letter” of your life, what do they see of Jesus? Who are the teachers who have left their imprint on you?

Jesus, I want others to see You in my life. May I decrease and You increase.

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[mountainlion]

I am disgusted today. At least we have a loyal military to protect the Constitution.

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[Biggirl]

Hi! Just got home from a Christmas party.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

I can almost see the weekend now...can’t wait.

Hope your week is going well, and you are resting your back.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[The Mayor]

No choice but to rest my back. Cold is not good for it.
It’s 14 now high was 24 today. I didn’t leave my house

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...pretty bummed right now about the traitorous dims and their impeachment vote. *sigh*

Hope you and Penny got to have a little outside time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...I join you in being disgusted. So many traitors in our midst!!

Thank God for our military men and women!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...any holiday flights planned? Parachuting flying?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...did you have a wonderful time at your Christmas party?

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

mountainlion!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Staying home and staying warm and resting is good.

[luvie]

Beautiful photos of our troops, Kathy! Thanks for helping us to remember them. They sacrifice so much in order to keep us safe and free. God bless them everyone!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...we must always remember them. Great graphic!!