FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE ~ 12 December 2021

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE

There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.

One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering mountains all around. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.

The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.

This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest ...perfect peace.

Which picture do you think won the prize? The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Sunday,
December 12, 2021

Heroes, Tyrants, and Jesus

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:1–10

I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2

Beethoven was angry. He’d intended to name his Third Symphony “The Bonaparte.” In an age of religious and political tyranny, he saw Napoleon as a hero of the people and champion of freedom. But when the French general declared himself emperor, the celebrated composer changed his mind. Denouncing his former hero as a rascal and tyrant, he rubbed so hard to erase Bonaparte’s name that he left a hole in the original score.

Early believers in Jesus must have been disappointed when their hopes of political reform were dashed. He’d stirred hopes of life without the tyranny of Caesar’s heavy-handed taxes and military presence. Yet, decades later, Rome still ruled the world. Jesus’ messengers were left with fears and weakness. His disciples were marked by immaturity and infighting (1 Corinthians 1:11–12; 3:1–3).

But there was a difference. Paul saw beyond what remained unchanged. His letters began, ended, and overflowed with the name of Christ. Christ resurrected. Christ with a promise to return in power. Christ in judgment of everything and everyone. First and foremost, however, Paul wanted believers in Jesus to be grounded in the meaning and implications of Him crucified (2:2; 13:1–13).

The love expressed in Jesus’ sacrifice made Him a different kind of leader. As Lord and Savior of the world, His cross changes everything. The name of Jesus will forever be known and praised above every name. — Mart DeHaan

How is Jesus different from other leaders? Can you identify with Paul’s recall of his own weakness and fear? How does Jesus help you with that?

Father, please help me to see Your heart in the sacrifice of Your Son.

Bible in a year: Hosea 9–11; Revelation 3

[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.

A good day of resting for you? Christmas plans underway? Hosting?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE, 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]

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]

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

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Jet Jaguar]

Howdy Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Things back to normal? Sis recovered? Penny enjoying some sun on her porch?

[Jet Jaguar]

LTOS! (((HUGZ)))

[Jet Jaguar]

Howdy Radu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Prayers out to all in the path of the horrid weather.

Hope it passed you by without damage.

[left that other site]

((((HUGZ)))) back atcha! :-)

[left that other site]

Sis is all recovered, thank God!

And thank you all for lifting her up in prayer.

Today was warm and rainy...almost tropical.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5blQq53plXU&list=OLAK5uy_kQLz51pDP6UCcpDTulS_lCd8F6knZz-4w

[radu]

Well howdy there, JJ! *HUGZ*

How goes it your way these days?

Things would be pretty good here if Mother Nature would stop trying to blow us away.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Prayers, indeed. An awful lot of folks have had a horrible night and day due to the storms. Just heart-wrenching.

We were fortunate. Had a close call but it went well in the end.

I see you had a decent day up there though it looks mighty c-c-c-c-cold. BRRRRRRRRRRR At least you didn’t have MORE snow to shovel off the deck.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Hope all is going well with you. Everybody happy and healthy?