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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE ~ October 4, 2009
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Posted on 10/03/2009 5:07:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering mountains all around. Overhead was a blue sky fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.
This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest ...perfect peace. Which picture do you think won the prize? The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."
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To: SandRat
A Blessed Lord’s Day to the SandRat family.
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:15:52 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:21:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
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Honoring Our Heroes 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
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Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
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CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
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Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
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Laurita USA
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Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
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PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
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Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
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The Sailor
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Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:25:51 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:27:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
THX THX.
I use an old well worn cotton T-shirt. of which I have an abundance.
LOL.
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:49:50 PM PDT
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Quix
(POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
To: Kathy in Alaska
That it will be and the same to you.
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posted on
10/03/2009 7:51:01 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you, Kathy. A blessed Sunday to you and your family also!
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:03:45 PM PDT
by
luvie
(2010 is Conservatives' to win....or lose. So....LET'S WIN!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Happy Lord’s Day to you, Kathy and all here
To: Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:35:23 PM PDT
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AZamericonnie
("Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.")
To: GulfWar1Vet
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you as well, Gulf. Hope you’ve had a good summer so far. Ours is pretty much over and the temps are starting to drop.
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:37:26 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma
Thank you for chapel & a blessed Lord’s Day to you both! *hugs*
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:41:19 PM PDT
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AZamericonnie
("Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.")
To: Quix
Sorry to resad you’ve been ill Quix....hopes & prayers you are 100% soon. *hugs*
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:42:10 PM PDT
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AZamericonnie
("Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.")
To: AZamericonnie
BIG THANKS FOR YOUR KIND CARING AND PRAYERS.
I think I’ve made some ground today.
Feels like less gunk. Still low in energy but temp is not greatly high.
Thanks thanks.
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:45:15 PM PDT
by
Quix
(POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
To: GulfWar1Vet
Happy Lords Day to you Vet. *hugs*
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posted on
10/03/2009 8:45:17 PM PDT
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AZamericonnie
("Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.")
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
10/04/2009 12:28:30 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie
Good Lord’s Day, AZ, and thanks for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.
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posted on
10/04/2009 1:15:02 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Mornin' Ma! xoxoxoxo!!!
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posted on
10/04/2009 2:04:41 AM PDT
by
MeekMom
(http://www.bible.ca/indexsalvation.htm)
To: Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; LUV W; SandRat
Mornin' friends. Hope you all are doing well. Long time no see. Miss you all. xoxoxo
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posted on
10/04/2009 2:07:55 AM PDT
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MeekMom
(http://www.bible.ca/indexsalvation.htm)
To: MeekMom
Aweeeee...that is too cute. Thank you...((HUGS))...how ya been doing? Summer is over, fall has fallen, and snow is on the tops of the mountains. My computer died and I'm working on getting the new one up and running with my "stuff".
A Blessed Lord's to you.
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posted on
10/04/2009 2:18:38 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning everyone.
A blessed and peaceful Sunday is my wish for all.
Thank you to all those who have served & are serving our great country.
Here's a Canteen Fly-Over
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posted on
10/04/2009 2:51:08 AM PDT
by
Johnny Gage
(The story of Baby-Kay - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2347914/posts)
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