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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE KEY TO FAILURE ~ 13 November 2011
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/12/2011 5:06:28 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


 

 

 

 

THE KEY TO FAILURE


I recently read a devotion in God's Little Devotional Book for Women, which really touched my life. This book was copyrighted in 1996 by Honor Books, Inc. in Tulsa Oklahoma. The story on pages 98 and 99 tells of a painter who wanted to produce one work which would please everyone. So she painted a picture, and hung it in the public marketplace. She posted directions for people to mark the places they did not like with a small paint brush. She was surprised when she returned to find her picture was just a blob.

So, the next day, she took another copy of the painting and asked people to mark the places they liked. By the afternoon, the picture was exactly the same blob. The artist concluded, "I now believe the best way to please one-half of the world is not to mind what the other half thinks or says."

People always have an opinion about what we say or do, and the key to failure is to try to please everyone. The key to success, on the other hand, is to live according to God's opinions...those spelled out in the Bible. Then we will not fret over the opinions of others.

LCDR Mary W. Tinnea, CHC, USN



 

 



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To: ConorMacNessa

Good morning, Mac...*HUGS*...sing out!


61 posted on 11/13/2011 3:41:28 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Will do, Kathy! "He who sings prays twice!"

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
62 posted on 11/13/2011 4:03:06 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; CelticLass; ...










Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Have a blessed Lord's Day.


63 posted on 11/13/2011 4:58:32 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; All
Sunday Blessings To The Canteen


Lord, hold all who serve our country in your loving hands. Protect them while they protect us. Bless them and their families as they serve this nation.

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve
Our Country


64 posted on 11/13/2011 5:30:32 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg and (((HUGS))). Off to make breakfast and then church.


65 posted on 11/13/2011 6:38:44 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

(((HUGS)))


66 posted on 11/13/2011 6:40:45 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!





GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE


In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your healing wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.





Lamh Foistenach Abu!
67 posted on 11/13/2011 6:41:39 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!





Amazing Grace

by John Newton


Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.



Lamh Foistenach Abu!
68 posted on 11/13/2011 6:43:14 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!



The Lord’s Prayer – Andrea Bocelli

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.







Lamh Foistenach Abu!
69 posted on 11/13/2011 6:44:34 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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THE NAVY HYMN

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!


This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)



Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!







Lamh Foistenach Abu!
70 posted on 11/13/2011 6:45:48 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Bless you Kathy for all that you do!


71 posted on 11/13/2011 7:34:55 AM PST by Repeal The 17th
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To: Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma; Old Sarge; mylife; BIGLOOK; HiJinx; SandRat; ConorMacNessa; ...

~~Have A Blessed Lords Day~~


The Eagles~I Wish You Peace


72 posted on 11/13/2011 12:02:33 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
A Blessed Lord's Day to you, Lady Ms. B.!

*BOW*

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
73 posted on 11/13/2011 1:57:08 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}


74 posted on 11/13/2011 2:07:31 PM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

*curtsy*
Thankee, Sir Conor!


75 posted on 11/13/2011 2:08:48 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!



Anuna – Christus Resurgens

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
76 posted on 11/13/2011 2:11:28 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!



Anuna – Pie Jesu

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
77 posted on 11/13/2011 2:26:16 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
I hope all is well with thee and with The Real Mr. B.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
78 posted on 11/13/2011 2:28:31 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!



Anuna – Quis Est Deus

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
79 posted on 11/13/2011 2:32:58 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Ingtar; ritewingwarrior

80 posted on 11/13/2011 4:11:24 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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