FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ AN HONEST DOUBTER ~ 03 September 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

AN HONEST DOUBTER

The often heard quip, "He or she is a doubting Thomas," usually is given in a negative way...someone who can't get with the program or is not a team player. The origin of this statement goes to the passage in John's Gospel. Thomas, who somehow missed the first appearance of the resurrected Jesus to the rest of the disciples, states he will not believe until he sees and touches the Lord. He is a realist, a man who is shattered in his faith after witnessing the arrest and death of Jesus. He is honest enough to admit it, stating clearly his needs.

When we go through traumatic experiences, and are shaken to the very fiber of our being, we need special reassurance. Although Jesus says to Thomas, "Stop doubting and have faith," notice He still meets Thomas where he needs it most, and in a manner just right for us. We must be honest about our need for Him, admitting our doubts and lack of faith. Unlike pop psychology our strength does not come from within us, but from outside from the God who knows best. "Come and experience, and go forth in faith to love and serve the Lord."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ AN HONEST DOUBTER, 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!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope you got some Blue time today. Maybe more “hunts” for cool stuff?

It’s still windy here, but flickers are far and few between (so far)...finally!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[The Mayor]

September 3

The BLESSED Mask

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 140–142
• 1 Corinthians 14:1–20

You show that you are a letter from Christ . . . written . . . with the Spirit of the living God.

2 Corinthians 3:3 As the mask mandate requirements during the pandemic loosened, I struggled to remember to keep a mask handy for where they were still required—like my daughter’s school. One day when I needed a mask, I found just one in my car: the one I avoided wearing because it had blessed written across the front.

I prefer to wear masks without messages, and I believe that the word on the mask I found is overused. But I had no choice, so I reluctantly put the mask on. And when I nearly showed my annoyance with a new receptionist at the school, I caught myself, partly because of the word on my mask. I didn’t want to look like a hypocrite, walking around with blessed scrawled across my mouth while showing impatience to a person trying to figure out a complicated system.

Though the letters on my mask reminded me of my witness for Christ, the words of Scripture in my heart should be a true reminder to be patient with others. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “You are a letter from Christ, . . . written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Corinthians 3:3). The Holy Spirit who “gives life” (v. 6), can help us live out “love, joy, peace” and, yes, “patience” (Galatians 5:22). We’re truly blessed by His presence within us! .

Reflect & Pray

What are your words and actions saying to others? How can you represent Christ in what you do today?

Dear Jesus, with each person I encounter today, help me to share what it means to live for You.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

[ExTexasRedhead]

The Tribute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MVIuy_BVRU

Comments below the video:

I usually don’t comment on videos, as I see no need most of the time, but this forced me to make an exception. This video is quite honestly the best and most moving war video I have ever seen. This gave me goosebumps as I watched. Thank you all for your service. o7

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening Kathy! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

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Today was a gorgeous day, but I didn't get to ride. It was the day for the nursing home visit, which involves The Massachusetts Turnpike.

However, I did ride last night into Quincy, out on Hough’s Neck which is a tiny spit of land that sticks out into the bay. Sis had a gig in a seafood restaurant at the very end of the spit. It was wonderful riding along the road with the ocean on both side.

It was a wee bit chilly, but really nice.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ETR, and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Thanks for the GREAT link...The Tribute!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Did you drive the jump plane today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope you had a good museum day.

Still VERY windy all night. My motion light on the deck kept turning on. Today is still breezy, but the gusts are not nearly so long or strong.

[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Thireenth Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!