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August 12, 2008

“This Is It!”

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READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

The Lord Himself will descend from heaven . . . . Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up. —1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Have you ever had a time when you thought the Lord was coming back right then? Many believers in Jesus are so eager to “meet the Lord in the air,” as Scripture puts it (1 Thessalonians 4:17), that they have felt “This is it!” at one time or another.

My wife, Sue, who once worked in a Christian nursing home, recalls being aboard an elevator at the facility when she had “second coming” thoughts. She had closed the door and started up to the second floor when the elevator came to a halt. Sue was stuck between floors. As she waited, there was a jolt and a quick flash of light—and then nothing again.

Sue recalled later that the power of the light and movement startled her and made her think that something unusual was happening. In that moment, her mind went toward the much-anticipated return of Jesus. It was a “This is it!” moment.

Whether we have experienced this feeling is not important. What is absolutely vital is that we know we are ready at any time for the Lord’s return. If we have received Jesus as our Savior, we will find ourselves anticipating with excitement His appearing—eager to “stir up love and good works” in one another as we “see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10:24-25).

A little while—then Christ will come;
The glorious hour draws nigh
When He will come to take His bride
To dwell with Him on high. —Gilmore

Christ’s second coming is as certain as His first.

Bible in One Year: Job 28–30; Proverbs 15:12-21

[sneakers]

Wow! I got here at the beginning of a thread! Cool!

[SandRat]

Supply Line

Girls wait in line for Soldiers of El Salvador's Battalion Cuscatlan to hand out school supplies at al Theusat village, Iraq, August 5, 2008. Photo by Sgt. Daniel West, Multi-National Division-Central.

[MeekMom]

Evening Ma!

[SandRat]

Shoes In

A U.S. Soldier hands out shoes to the children of Sabah village during Operation Summit Pursuit with Iraqi security forces and the village's senior leaders, July 29, 2008. Photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret Nelson, Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please note tonight's thread was provided by laurenmarlowe. She is working.

National Navajo Code Talkers Day

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[SandRat]

Life of Riley

Riley, one of two tigers donated to the Baghdad Zoo by the Conservators' Center in North Carolina, paces his new enclosure, Aug. 4, 2008. Riley, and his breeding partner Hope, arrived in Baghdad in good health and have settled in comfortably, according to the zoo's director. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joy Pariante.

[SandRat]

Friendship Flag

Spc. Calvin Schreck and Spc. Joshua Cote fold a flag that was sent as a gift from Engine 34 and Ladder 21 firefighters in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City. The firefighters sent the flag to show the troops their support and appreciation. Photo by Pfc. Lyndsey Dransfield, 2nd Stryker Brigade 25th Infantry Division.

[AnAmericanMother]

Here's a nifty sidelight on this:

The Pendleton Blanket people make a commemorative Navajo Code Talker blanket.

I have a Banded Stripe Pendleton. They are 100% wool weft, cotton warp, very heavy, close-woven, and WARM.

[philly-d-kidder]

20th!

[Quix]

This is certainly a dear one to our region.

And, a near language group near your neck of the woods, IIRC.

Thanks.

[Quix]

However, the Congress should have known to call them

Dineh

As they historically have called themselves.

vs Navajo.

Some meanings of Navajo are not that flattering. It’s a Spanish word.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Brian USA (repubmom)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Hiya Kathy,

My Dad wasn’t a Navajo, but he spoke most of the European languages and was employed as an interpreter and code breaker.

None better with a crossword puzzle and the cryptoquips in the morning paper!!!

[Old Sarge]

Reporting LIVE! from the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, Sarge reports in from the Homestead with Skyraider and Wakeupandvote!

Well, at least we got WUAV on the speakerphone...

The flight got in on time, and I met Skyraider, and his fiance’ - still amazed I am about to have a “stepmother” at my age...

The plan for now is, I’m here for a few days and fly back to the Bluegrass on Thursday. Pics and more interviews will follow as I get them. For now, I’m having a time revisiting the old homestead and the stromping grounds of youth.

Here for a good while!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Morman Tabernacle Choir~National Anthem

[Randy Larsen]

Hi Ma!

This is one secret I wish had remained secret!

The Code Talkers also should be indepentently wealthy for their commitment and service!