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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHARACTER ~ 12 June 2022
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 06/11/2022 5:00:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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CHARACTER
A wise person once said, "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing to him or for him." (author unknown) Columnist Ann Landers put it this way, "The best index of a person’s character is how he treats people who can do him absolutely no good." In the Christian Scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about entertaining "angels unawares." (Hebrews 13:1) What these writers are talking about here is more than an act. It’s an attitude - about life, about people, and most importantly, about the dignity and worth of every person. They’re referring to a life-cultivated habit of treating others with kindness, compassion, generosity and charity. Our true measure is best demonstrated by how we treat those from whom we have nothing personally to gain or lose, in the world’s sense, that is. Allow me to illustrate. Many years ago reporters gathered at a Chicago railroad station to await the arrival of a newly selected Nobel Prize winner. As the six-feet-four inches tall giant, with bushy hair and a large mustache, stepped off the train, anxious reporters gathered around him. Amidst flashing cameras, important officials extended their hands and voiced how honored they were to meet the Nobel Laureate. He thanked them and then, looking over the crowd, asked to be excused for a moment. With quick steps he walked through the crowd until he reached an elderly woman who was struggling with two large suitcases. Easily picking up the two bags in his big hands, smiling all the while, he graciously and attentively escorted the woman to a bus. As he helped her aboard, he extended to her his warmest wishes for a safe journey. Meanwhile, the anxious crowd had tagged along behind him, watching and taking in his every move. Turning to them he said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting." The man was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the world-famous missionary doctor who had spent his life helping the poorest of the poor in Lambarene, Africa. Said a member of the reception committee to one of the reporters: "That’s the first time I ever saw a sermon walking." CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Very good.
Thanks, Kathy.
I have lots of friends in low places.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:05:23 PM PDT
by
Repeal The 17th
(Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:06:19 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
To: Repeal The 17th
Good evening, Repeal...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
One can have friends in lots of places. 🙂
Is your spring transitioning nicely into summer?
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:14:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Said a member of the reception committee to one of the reporters: "That’s the first time I ever saw a sermon walking." Preview of the Messiah, the walking yardstick for all future teachers to learn from.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:18:01 PM PDT
by
Ezekiel
("Come fly with US". Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with Mars ♂️.)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Any good yard sales today? You and Tippy have a fun hike?
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:20:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:23:11 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:24:10 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; TigerHawk; ..
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:25:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Lately, I have had no cash, so I haven’t been going to Yard Sales much.
However, it doesn’t cost anything to take a nice walk with Tippy! I am avoiding the woods until she has had all her shots. neighborhood sidewalks are fine for now.
It was a beautiful day!
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:29:47 PM PDT
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left that other site
(Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
To: left that other site
WOOHOO...walks that you both enjoy. Can’t beat that.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:33:34 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoJo2001; The Mayor; PROCON; left that other site; mountainlion; lightman; luvie; ConorMacNessa; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:36:56 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; TigerHawk; ..
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:38:38 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
“...spring transitioning into summer...”
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No transition here, summer just jumped right in!
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posted on
06/11/2022 5:49:15 PM PDT
by
Repeal The 17th
(Get out of the matrix and get a real life.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy from an old retired Navy guy who used to fly into Adak from Guam quite often.
Ahh, those were the days.
To: Repeal The 17th
YIKES! We are still awaiting the first cleansing rain after all the snow was gone. Earlier this week we got 3/10” and are grateful for that.
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posted on
06/11/2022 7:02:30 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.
A blessed Feast of the Holy Trinity (Western)/Pentecost Sunday† (Orthodox) to all.
†Ironically Orthodox Parishes dedicated to The Holy Trinity celebrate their patronal festival on Pentecost, so in that sense we are all synched up tomorrow.
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posted on
06/11/2022 7:17:14 PM PDT
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lightman
(I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
To: airdalechief
Welcome to the Canteen, airdalechief, and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.
We thank you for your service to our country.
Guam to Adak...that could have been quite the change of climate in one day.
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posted on
06/11/2022 7:22:12 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: unique1; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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posted on
06/11/2022 7:23:37 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; ...
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posted on
06/11/2022 7:31:45 PM PDT
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luvie
(The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
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