Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Posted on 08/06/2023 5:06:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Good evening, radu....any more rain after last night? We got about a hundred drops a couple hours ago. All gone now.
An Officer and a gentleman!
~ Hall of Heroes: General Raymond Davis ~
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I had the honor of meeting and speaking with General Davis in December 1990. As a member of the commissioning crew of the USS Chosin (CG 65), General Davis was the main speaker during the commissioning. Afterwards, my wife and I, met and spoke with him. A true patriot, a hell of a Marine, and a good man.
Howdy, Kathy.
No rain today but I got .8 of an inch last night. Enough to do a little good but we could use more. At least the crops don’t look so stressed today.
A “cold” front comes through tomorrow with rain and the possibility of severe storms.
Hot and miserably muggy today. Ugh!
I noticed raindrops on the Lake Hood cam housing earlier and kept hoping for more. I don’t want y’all to have wildfires breaking out like they are in the Interior. You’ve been awfully dry this summer even though it’s been cloudy so much of the time.
We thank you for your service to our country.
I finally got the new PC up and running literally 10 mins ago, WHEW!
Bible in a Year:
Live as children of light.
The Dismals Canyon in northwestern Alabama attracts a number of tourists each year, many in May and June when the gnat larvae hatch and become glowworms. At night, these glowworms cast a brilliant blue luminescence, and thousands of them together create a breathtaking light.
In a way, the apostle Paul writes about believers in Christ as glowworms. He explains that “you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8). But sometimes we wonder how “this little light of mine” can make a difference. Paul suggests it isn’t just a solo act. He calls us “children of light” (v. 8) and explains that we “share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light” (Colossians 1:12). Being light in the world is a collective effort, the work of the body of Christ, the work of the church. Paul reinforces this with the picture of us “glowworms” worshiping together, “speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:19).
When we get discouraged, thinking our life testimony is just one little dot in a midnight culture of pitch black, we might take assurance from the Bible. We’re not alone. Together, as God guides us, we make a difference and glow a brilliant light. It seems that a whole congregation of glowworms might attract a whole lot of interest.
Reflect & Pray
How does it encourage you to know you’re not alone in Christ? How can you shine brightly with other believers today?
Dear God, please help me shine Your light with other believers in Jesus.
Learn more about how to be the person God has called you to be.
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Gosh what a hero! Look at all the medals and honors he was awarded. He is another one of our wonderful military warriors who do so much for us!
Good evening, lightman...quite the hero.
Evening, Kathy! Thanks for another bio!
I get so wistful thinking of our decline of generations.
Brand new computer and up and running!!
Thank you, and thank you for your service and for what you do for our Service members.
Howdy, PRO.
WOOHOO on getting the new computer up and running this evening. BIG relief, isn’t it? That alone made the weekend a great one.
Was able to sleep on the right side for the very first time since surgery. I did do a ride in the country yesterday. We'll see how today goes.
How's everyone doing this morning?
Howdy, luvie.
General Davis certainly had an impressive career and accomplished a lot during his 33 years of service.
I hope your alarm and your dress survived another Sunday morning. :-)
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
You’re up early!
I imagine you enjoyed your ride in the country, though it wasn’t quite the same without Gizmo.
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