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Posted on 07/13/2020 5:53:44 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Hola
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
WOO-HOO, it’s Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!
I’m quick...but not quick enough. :-)
One of my alma maters. It is a base that is critical to national security, hosting more than a half dozen critical missions.
Still very glad you are here!
Hope you have a great Tuesday!
Before Buckley became as large and impotant as it is, very nearby was Lowry Air Force Base, where I served.
After being considered for closure in 1978 and since “Lowry lacked a runway” (all runways closed and all USAF flight operations terminated, July 1966), Lowry AFB was designated for closure by BRAC 1991. The 3400th Technical Training Wing inactivated on 27 April 1994, and the base officially closed on 30 September 1994.
Bible in a Year:
God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
My most humiliating experience ever was the day I addressed the faculty, students, and friends of a seminary on its fifty-year anniversary. I approached the lectern with my manuscript in hand and looked out on a vast crowd, but my eye fell on the distinguished professors seated in the front row, garbed in academic gowns and looking very serious. I immediately took leave of my senses. My mouth dried up and detached itself from my brain. I fumbled the first few sentences and then I began to improvise. Since I had no idea where I was in my lecture, I began frantically turning pages, while talking a line of nonsense that baffled everyone. Somehow I made it through, crept back to my chair, and stared at the floor. I wanted to die.
However, I learned that humiliation can be a good thing if it leads to humility, for this is the key that opens God’s heart. The Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble” (James 4:6). He showers the humble with grace. God Himself said, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word” (Isaiah 66:2). As we humble ourselves before God, He lifts us up (James 4:10).
Humiliation and shame can bring us to God for His shaping. When we fall, we have fallen into His hands.
What was your most humiliating and embarrassing moment? What good thing did you see come from it?
Loving God, help me to accept humiliation if it in some way brings honor and glory to You.
Thanks!
I am starting to teach again, but with less than half of my former students.
Gotta be more frugal I guess.
Howdy, lauren!
All going well down your way these days? Well, other than the heat, that is? LOL We’re going to be sweltering as much as y’all this week.
Good evening CodeToad, thanks for joining us this evening!
Howdy, my.
You were quick tonight! LOL
I hope all’s going well these days.
Good evening to you Pirate Ragner!
I did read that Buckley Air Force Base started as Lowry Field, and has a great history.
Thank you!
Good evening Mayor, thank you!
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