FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Joseph Jacob Foss ~ 13 July 2020

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[lightman]

Thanks for another inspiring story!

Bunkering down for a strong thunderstorm...need the rain but not the lightening and wind!

[The Mayor]

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July 13

Look Up!

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 7–9
• Acts 18

There will be no night there.

Revelation 21:25

When filmmaker Wylie Overstreet showed strangers a live picture of the moon as seen through his powerful telescope, they were stunned at the up-close view, reacting with whispers and awe. To see such a glorious sight, Overstreet explained, “fills us with a sense of wonder that there’s something much bigger than ourselves.”

The psalmist David also marveled at God’s heavenly light. “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:3–4).

David’s humbling question puts our awe in perspective when we learn that, after God creates His new heaven and earth, we’ll no longer need the moon or the sun. Instead, said John the apostle, God’s shimmering glory will provide all necessary light. “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. . . . There will be no night there” (Revelation 21:23–25).

What an amazing thought! Yet we can experience His heavenly light now—simply by seeking Christ, the Light of the world. In Overstreet’s view, “We should look up more often.” As we do, may we see God.

By:  Patricia Raybon Reflect & Pray

What does God’s heavenly light teach you about Him? When you praise the glory of God, what do you experience?

Our wondrous God, I’m awed by Your holy glory, and I praise You for Your marvelous Light.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...hope you get your needed rain without too much lightning and wind.

All your trees have good roots? None that can fall on your house?

[mountainlion]

So many good guys and Heroes then. We need more of them now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Joseph Jacob Foss ~

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[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy for honoring tonight's Hero!

What an incredible career Mr. Foss had, Marine aviation ace, politician, football league commissioner, entrepreneur, what a life of accomplishment and success!

[yarddog]

He lived a very interesting life.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

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

Ready to take on the new week? Glad you have a scooter now, and hope your welder shows up when you need him.

[BatGuano]

God Bless Joe Foss and all attending the “Freeper Canteen!”

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It looks a bit wet up there after some rain this morning. I hope some of it hit your area.

We had heavy rain this morning and were supposed to have another round this afternoon. That never materialized. One last round moving through TN but it looks like it’ll fizzle out before it reaches us.

[radu]

Howdy, Mayor.

Have they figured out what started the fire in your truck?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

No kidding about Mr. Foss. He built up quite an impressive resume during his life. (wish I knew how to put that little mark over the “e”. LOL)

Have you had any breaks in the heat lately?
We had a little break today due to rain and clouds but it’s getting ready to really crank up this week. :-(

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...hope your heat has let up.

You are so right...we need more good guys these days.

Did you get some painting done?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...he sure did have an eclectic career.

[luvie]

Joseph Jacob "Joe" Foss
April 17, 1915–January 1, 2003
Leading fighter Ace US Marine Corps
World War II
1943 Medal of Honor Recipient, Guadacanal Campaign
...and our hero!

[luvie]

Love that graphic!

Hope you had a good day....and that it wasn’t an oven there.

[Kathy in Alaska]