FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ MOVING BEYOND CAPE BOJADOR ~ 12 July 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

MOVING BEYOND CAPE BOJADOR

The early Portuguese explorers believed that the oceans were impassable below Cape Bojador, a point on the West African coast. When sailors set aside their fears and moved past Cape Bojador, they found that their fears were groundless, that their limitations were imaginary. We all have our own Cape Bojador. We fear things that we need not fear. We draw boundaries around areas of our lives and decide that we can't go past them.

Since we believe these false paradigms, we will stay within their artificial boundaries and lose whatever experiences we might have found outside them. What limits do we set upon ourselves? Have you thought about working on your college degree, but fear getting started? Does a certain rating appeal to you, but others have told you it was unattainable, so you have remained where you are? Advancement or promotion seems so far away that we resign ourselves to our present position and fail to expand our skills and knowledge.

More than 300 years before the time of Christ, Alexander the Great was marching across Asia Minor. He led the greatest army ever put together up to that time. They had conquered every foe. No one could stand up against them. They reached the Himalaya Mountains, and the advance leaders came back to Alexander full of concern and dismay. "We have marched off the map," they said. "We should go back to where we know." And they had literally marched off the known map of that time. Alexander listened to them and then said this: "Mediocre armies always stay within the known areas. The great armies always march off the map."

Making decisions, initiating new relationships, starting projects, taking a leap of faith, all require that we go beyond our Cape Bojador. Are we willing to press on and take the chance of "marching off the map?" Let's go for it! Full speed ahead!

LCDR Freddie L. Barnes, CHC, USN

 

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy!!! (((HUGS))) Well wending my way home. Should be home Sunday for four days, then another trip then vacay, Yea!! Also skydiving is back so I can fly a few of those as well!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO...almost home! Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

And skydiving is back!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how is the porch dog today?

Did you and Blue get to do some traveling?

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

It’s thinking about raining...hope it does.

[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 ~ MOVING BEYOND CAPE BOJADOR, 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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO!!! We just had a HUGE and long clap of thunder...and now another! Cool!! We’ve had about 2 minutes of pouring rain, and now the rain has stopped. But I can hear thunder now in the distance.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

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

[left that other site]

That’s the way it’s been here too.

Days without rain, then...BANG!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[left that other site]

Blue and I did 100 miles today, round and round Plymouth, which was busy and crowded. HUZZAH!

Maybe we will get to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Pilgrims Landing after all.

[left that other site]

It was so hot and humid today that Penny was happy to stay indoors in the A/C.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[The Mayor]

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July 12

United in Separation

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 4–6
• Acts 17:16–34

Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me . . . for we are close relatives.

Genesis 13:8

Thrown into a project with his colleague Tim, Alvin faced a major challenge: he and Tim had very different ideas of how to go about it. While they respected each other’s opinions, their approaches were so different that conflict seemed imminent. Before conflict broke out, however, the two men agreed to discuss their differences with their boss, who put them on separate teams. It turned out to be a wise move. That day, Alvin learned this lesson: Being united doesn’t always mean doing things together. 

Abraham must have realized this truth when he suggested that he and Lot go their separate ways in Bethel (Genesis 13:5–9). Seeing that there wasn’t enough space for both their flocks, Abraham wisely suggested parting company. But first, he stressed that they were “close relatives” (v. 8), reminding Lot of their relationship. Then, with the greatest humility, he let his nephew have the first choice (v. 9) even though he, Abraham, was the senior man. It was, as one pastor described it, a “harmonious separation.” 

Being made uniquely by God, we may find that we sometimes work better separately to achieve the same goal. There’s a unity in diversity. May we never forget, however, that we’re still brothers and sisters in the family of God. We may do things differently, but we remain united in purpose.

By:  Leslie Koh Reflect & Pray

How can humility help in a “harmonious separation”? How can you remain united in purpose even when you disagree with someone on a disputable matter? (Romans 14:1–10).

God, help me to work together with others in unity, and help me to discern when it’s best to serve separately.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I hope you got a good night’s sleep last night.
Have the duck families been by to visit today?

I saw a hefty rain shower on the airport cam that looked like it was dumping on the city. I hope you got a dose of it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Did you get some rest today? Have to work?

[radu]

LOL! I didn’t see this before posting. Glad you did get some rain from that huge shower I saw. It looked like a goody.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Only that 2 minutes of rain and the street is almost dry. Maybe more tonight.