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Read: Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 11-16
Over the course of one year, Richard LeMieuxs lucrative publishing business collapsed. Soon, his wealth disappeared, and he became depressed. Eventually, LeMieux began to abuse alcohol and his family deserted him. At the lowest point in his life, he was homeless, broken, and destitute. However, it was during this time that he turned to God. He later wrote a book about what he learned.
The Israelites learned some valuable spiritual lessons when God allowed them to endure homelessness, uncertainty, and danger. Their hardships humbled them (Deut. 8:1-18).
They learned that God would provide for their needs. When they were hungry, He gave them manna. When they were thirsty, He gave them water from a rock. God taught them that, despite difficult times, He could bless them (v.1). Finally, the Israelites learned that adversity is not a sign of abandonment. Moses reminded them that God had been leading throughout their 40 years in the wilderness (v.2).
When we encounter desperate times, we can look for the spiritual lessons embedded in our difficultieslessons that can help us rely on the One who causes all things to work together for our good and for His glory (Rom. 8:28).
Been there DONE THAT!
signed up June 6, 1972
Stood on yellow footprints
July 6, 1972
What a ride!!!
Gee, that looks familiar. :)
My son called today. He’s flying in to San Diego from Camp Johnson in North Carolina on the 14th. I’m going to pick him up and we’re going to tour around San Diego and then go to Pendleton to shop the PX. He has to fly back 30 days later to go to MOS school.
Good place for a road trip! Thanks, Galz!
I trained there in September of 1942. I will be 90 years old in three days (June 5th) My DI was “Bull” Tromerter. Went back to see him after being out for about 8 years, he was still there, however he did not remember me, but I sure remembered him. Had a nice visit though.
Semper Fi
Tommie
Texican
I know this place. Worked right across the street.
Jarheads are good guys.
Now lets go biking....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unaRkye1OBk
So David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away, and David rescued his two wives. And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all.
1 Samuel 30:18-19
I have a friend who is a bird-colonel chaplain. He likes Marines, but think they’re “a bit off”. He was telling a story of a friend of his who had a son who’d just graduated from Marine boot camp. He was visiting home on leave and was invited to attend a ‘thanks to the troops’ event on post by my friend. In the ceremony, each service’s song was played. When the Marine Corps Hymn began, this kid shot to rigid attention and stayed that way.
My chaplain friend’s wife commented “Gee...you could snap him in half. Will he ever relax?” My friend said, “Yes...when he’s dead. They’re trained that way.”
Yes...he does have great respect for them.
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If anyone lives near the base in San Diego go see a graduation there any Saturday. Beats Disney or sea world, it’s a lot cheaper and you leave here with pride.