The FReeper Foxhole - Memorial Day - Freedom Is Not Free - May 29th, 2006

[snippy_about_it]

A Day of Remembrance for Those Who Have Died In Service To Our Country


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Never Forget


Taps

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FReeper Foxhole Armed Services Links

[alfa6]

Friday Mornig bump and day 10 on the countfoewn to snippy's new job.

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[The Mayor]

July 7, 2006

Jesus: Unique In All The World

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READ: Philippians 2:5-11

In [Jesus] dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. —Colossians 2:9

A new Christian sent an e-mail to a Web site that answers questions about faith. She said, “I struggle with the claim of other Christians that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven and to God. What will happen to those who believe otherwise?”

This kind of question challenges us to examine our view of Jesus. A scriptural review of Jesus and His uniqueness can help us stand strong in our belief that He is the only way.

Jesus is unmatched in history—His very being cries out for us to entrust our lives to Him. Jesus Christ is:

Unique in substance: He alone is both God and man (John 10:30). Unique in prophecy: No other leader’s life was foretold so clearly and accurately (Micah 5:2). Unique in mission: Jesus alone came to save us from our sins (Matthew 1:21). Unique in birth: Only Jesus was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:23). Unique in ability: No one but Jesus has the power to forgive sins (Mark 2:10). Unique in existence: Jesus alone existed before the beginning of time (John 1:1-2). Unique in position: No one else is equal with God (Philippians 2:5-6). Unique in reign: Only Jesus reigns forever (Hebrews 1:8).

No one in history is like Jesus. He alone deserves our trust, and He alone is the path to God. —Dave Branon -->

No other name can save me,
No other name beside,
But Jesus Christ the risen Lord,
Who once was crucified.  —Brandt

Only one road leads to heaven—Jesus Christ is the way.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 34-35; Acts 15:1-21

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, everyone.

[snippy_about_it]

LOL. We sure could use you guys over here. Wish we could just pick up Poland and maybe replace some of our liberal states with your country!

[alfa6]

SAturday Morning Bent Wing Wonder Bump for the Freeper Foxhole

When I wore a younger man's clothes I must have made at leat three of the Momogram Model version of the Corsair.

Well off to take care of the chores y'all have a great weekend.

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Soaring Feather]

Morning to you alfa! Gorgeous morning in Ole NY.

Have a grand weekend.

[Soaring Feather]

Saturday Morning



Silent on my street this morning
no traffic displacing the magic
of silence the still quiet creeping
of the day, warming the air
inside the smell of fresh brewed coffee

in the garden of my delight, color
brilliant orange of the day lilies
the richness of reds in the geraniums
the vermilion of the Gerber Daisies

the squirrels let me keep some this year
the Fiddle Head Fern bowing under from the heavy dew
this is my beloved street, my beloved garden
where a kingdom was created and characters brought to life


Pansy lifts her little face to the kiss of the warm sun
I bring her into the manse in little bouquets
for the tiny vases on the kitchen table
while an orange red Begonia in a weathered old pot
stands alone in attitude and poise


It is here in the Garden of Glen Gaul Way
the dragonfly visits, and the ring of swords swung
in night battles in dew and moonlight reverberate
into the early morning hours
and all is well in the garden.


Peace is maintained, it's safe for the fairies to play
under the fern of Glen Gaul Way.


bentfeather (c) 07.08.07

[Soaring Feather]

ooops wrong thead. LOL

[starbase]

Ha, ha! Bentfeather, that's a good one! I have nightmares about posting wrong comments on wrong threads! :-)

But while I'm here on this military thread, let me obnoxiously post a link to the easy-to-read summary of our progress in Iraq, taken from the DoD May 2006 Report.

Please take a look at all the good news coming out of Iraq

[Soaring Feather]

FOXHOLE GANG, please meet Starbase. She is a good friend of the Lair, a good poet, and has very strong analatical skills.

Hope you will read the Troop Good News Report.

bf

[starbase]

She is a good friend of the Lair, a good poet, and has very strong analatical skills.

Bentfeather! I can't believe you've known me all these weeks and you never knew I was a man! Hah! Sorry but it's "he" not "she". But I'm flattered to be welcomed into your sorority of friends! ;-)

[Soaring Feather]

I can't believe you've known me all these weeks and you never knew I was a man! Hah! Sorry but it's "he" not "she".


I am so glad you have a good sense of humor! OMG, I am sorry. I wondered for a while and could not decide. Well, we straightened that little mystery out didn't we!!
Between your dream, and my dragon fight it was a hell of a night. ;)

[starbase]

Between your dream, and my dragon fight it was a hell of a night. ;)

LOL!

[The Mayor]

July 8, 2006

An Atheist’s Point Of View

READ: 2 Timothy 1:8-13

Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. —2 Timothy 1:13

Three young men who say they are atheists decided to “sample” and report on several churches in their city. One of these men said, “There is something other than teaching that is appealing to people. We didn’t see a lot of doctrine. . . . The appeal was mostly the community. The content in most churches isn’t nearly as important as the packaging.” The three atheists offered this explanation for why thousands of people in their area attend church each Sunday: The attraction stems more from a person’s Christian identity than from what the religion teaches.

Their experience agrees with the observation of author A. W. Tozer, who said, “Increasing numbers of [Christians] are becoming ashamed to be found unequivocally on the side of truth. They say they believe, but their beliefs have been so diluted as to be impossible of clear definition.”

The apostle Paul knew whom he believed, and he instructed Timothy to “hold fast” to the truth he had been taught (2 Timothy 1:12-13). We too need to hold tightly to our beliefs based on the unfailing, God-inspired Bible. What we believe about God is more crucial than any feeling we get by being in church. Tozer calls us to stand “firm on the Word of God that lives and abides forever.” —Anne Cetas

Since by faith I have clear vision,
Your blest Word is rich and new;
Men with eyes by sin distorted
Cannot all its treasures view.  —Bosch

Don’t be a Christian in name only.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 36-37; Acts 15:22-41

[starbase]

Well the next Iraq report is due in August, and I'm planning on writing that one up too. The first report thread I made ended up with 669 views. Not too bad, I was hoping for more. And that's with me advertising it all over the place, and posting to "friends" ;-) .

Still, most threads with the words "Iraq" and "report" in them seemed to average around 250 views, some more, some less. I guess it's not a real sexy topic.

I was thinking of ways to jazz up the next report, the purpose being to get it in front of as many eyes as possible. Do you think setting it up as an argument between a Lib and a Conservative (with the Conservative winning all the points, of course), would make it more interesting? Or would it be over the top?

If I just float it as another report summary I don't think people will beat a path to read it. But trying to make it more than it is may only appear goofy. Any thoughts on how to make it more engaging, anyone?

Also, suggestions for titles? My last one was maybe too wordy, it was:
"FLASH - Quarterly Iraq Progress Report Shows Prodigious Achievements!"

Maybe it would have been better to say:
"Big Gains In Iraq -- Check It Out!!"

Suggestions?

(crickets chirping...chirp..chirp ;-) )

[alfa6]

Sunday Mornning and day 7 till snippy starts the new job bump for the Freeper Foxhole.

And greetings to starbase as well

Here is a video Flag-O-Gram for the denizens of the FF. It features the US Navy Ceremonial Drill Team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWGU3mpfRoM

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[The Mayor]

July 9, 2006

Family Therapy

READ: 1 Corinthians 12:26-31

If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. —1 Corinthians 12:26

Dr. Paul Brand, a medical missionary in India, observed an unusual phenomenon with several of his patients. When they were recovering from surgery in his hospital, some family members would bring hot meals to them. At night a relative would sleep on the floor under the bed of the recovering patient. When patients awoke in pain, their loved ones would gently massage them until they went back to sleep.

At first Dr. Brand thought this was inappropriate and unsanitary. Over time, however, he began to notice that the patients receiving this loving care from family needed less pain medication. They were being soothed by people who loved them. This “family therapy” brought the warmth and care of home into an unfamiliar place.

We can learn from this example of love and care for our family. Those who belong to Christ are part of a spiritual family and need to be aware of the hurts of other members. The apostle Paul said, “If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26). This principle requires that we find practical ways of soothing hurts. Do you know a Christian brother or sister who needs “family therapy” from you? —Dennis Fisher

A caring heart, a listening ear,
A thoughtful word, a gentle tear
Will help to lift the heavy load
Of weary souls along life’s road.  —D. De Haan

To ease another’s burden, help carry it.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 38-40; Acts 16:1-21

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, FOXHOLE!

[The Mayor]

Morning Feather.