[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[lightman]

Thank those serving.
Honor those who served.
NEVER forget the fallen!

And on this anniversary eve, always remember those who stood firm when sounded “the shot heard ‘round the world!”

[USA-FRANCE]

Thank you for your service and protecting Freedom.
Freedom doesn’t come for free.

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[radu]

Hiwdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! Any sanity left? :-)

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[The Mayor]

April 18

God’s Tender Love

Bible in a Year :

• 2 Samuel 3-5
• Luke 14:25-35

To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek.

Hosea 11:4

A 2017 video of a dad comforting his two-month-old son while the baby received his routine vaccinations garnered international attention for the way it captured a dad’s love for his child. After the nurse finished administering the vaccinations, the dad tenderly held his son close to his cheek, and the boy stopped sobbing within seconds. There’s almost nothing more reassuring than the tender care of a loving parent.

In Scripture, there are many beautiful descriptions of God as a loving parent, images that invoke God’s deep love for His children. Old Testament prophet Hosea was given a message to deliver to the Israelites living in the Northern Kingdom during the time of the divided kingdom. He called them to return to a relationship with God. Hosea reminded the Israelites of God’s love for them as he pictured God as a gentle Father: “when Israel was a child, I loved him” (Hosea 11:1) and “to them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek” (v. 4).

This same reassuring promise of God’s loving care is true for us. Whether we seek His tender care after a season where we’ve rejected His love or because of pain and suffering in our lives, He calls us His children (1 John 3:1) and His comforting arms are open to receive us (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced the love of God as a caring Father? What concerns might you bring to Him today?

Heavenly Father, thank You that You call me Your child and provide tender care when I run to You.

[luvie]

Thank God For Our Brave Troops!
Two- and Four-Footed Ones!❤️🇺🇸💙

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. Getting ready for Passover; gotta go!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Hey there, Early Birds!
Wow! Our troops are the BEST! Right?
They work so hard to keep us safe and free.
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
This is the last hot day for a week. Yay!
((((hugs))))