FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Van Thomas Barfoot ~ 29 January 2024

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Van Thomas Barfoot ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Tippy get a good walk today?

It’s -18 on my front porch has been snowing for a couple hours. And there is at least 2” on snow on my deck.

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Cold Wet Rain here.

Tippy is not thrilled. All day with the rain...but at least it isn’t snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Poor Tippy...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for tonight’s Canteen and for honoring this American Hero.

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She’s tough. She can handle it. :-)

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...all rested up to take on another retired week?

We warmed up to zero and it is snowing again...I just shoveled a good 3 inches of snow off my deck.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Dang, winter is relentless up there, isn’t it? So cold and now snowing so hard. :-( Glad you didn’t have to go anywhere this afternoon!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[The Mayor]

January 29

Sharing by Caring

Bible in a Year :

• Exodus 21–22
• Matthew 19

Love your neighbor as yourself.

Galatians 5:14

The young pastor prayed every morning, asking God to use him that day to bless someone. Often, to his delight, such a situation arose. One day during a break at his second job, he sat in the sunshine with a coworker who asked him about Jesus. The pastor simply answered the other man’s questions. No rant. No arguing. The pastor commented that being guided by the Holy Spirit led him to have a casual talk that felt effective but loving. He made a new friend as well—someone hungry to learn more about God.

Letting the Holy Spirit lead us is the best way to tell others about Jesus. He told His disciples, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

The fruit of the Spirit “is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23). Living under the Spirit’s control, that young pastor put into practice what Peter instructed: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

Even if we suffer for believing in Christ, our words can show the world that His Spirit leads us. Then our walk will draw others to Him. .

Reflect & Pray

What’s your communication style when telling others about Jesus? How would letting the Holy Spirit lead make your talks more effective?

As I tell others about Jesus, please lead me, Holy Spirit, to speak with Your love.

For further study, read Live Free: A Fresh Look at the Fruit of the Spirit.

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, all. Just sat down by the PC for a moment or two to check stuff, so I thought I’d stop in and say “Hi”.

“Hi!”

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...are you still enjoying rain? Nice clean water?

We have snow again. I’m not thrilled. I’ve had enough.

[luvie]

Van T. Barfoot
June 15, 1919 - March 2, 2012
Retired United States Army officer
Medal of Honor Recipient
for actions in World War II.
I salute him, another of our brave heroes!

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

You sure DO have snow again and it’s coming down hard. BOOHISS!!!!!! Y’all just DID NOT need this.

It was a raw day here with nippy temps, wind, and light drizzle all day. After a week of deep snow on the ground and a week of rainy days, I’m ready for some sunshine and dry weather. LOL We did need all this “wet”, though, and are glad we got it.

Yes, I’m thoroughly enjoying having running water again! That was a loooooong week without it. I’m so glad I was able to find another well guy and he knows what he’s doing, unlike the first jerk I was stuck with. And the fix was easy once he figured out what the problem was.
Life is good.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Have you had a good weekend? Have things settled down to normal winter weather? They have here for the time being.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Hope you’ve had a good weekend.