Read: Numbers 6:22-27
A recent study that I read concluded that smiling can be good for your health. Research shows that smiling slows down the heart and reduces stress.
But smiling isnt just good for you; a genuine smile blesses those on the receiving end as well. Without saying a word, it can tell others that you like them and that you are pleased with them. A smile can hug someone with love without giving them even the slightest touch.
Life does not always give us a reason to smile. But when we see a heartfelt smile on a childs face or through aged wrinkles, our hearts are encouraged.
Smiles are also a hint of the image of God in us. In the ancient blessing recorded in the book of Numbers we get an indication that God smiles: The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace (Num. 6:25-26). Those words are a Hebrew idiom for the favor of God on a persons life, asking God to smile on His children.
So today, remember that you are loved by God, and that He is pleased to be gracious to you and to shine His face upon you.
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You Are Adventurous |
![]() You are big on thrills and more extreme activities. You like to get your heart racing when you're on vacation. You aren't just a thrill seeker; you're also a nature lover. It revives you to spend time in the great outdoors. You travel light and are equally happy traveling solo or with friends. You are all about the journey and the adventure. |
Hi Everybody!
(((((HUGS))))))
I picked the mountains.
On a Harley.
It said i am “Adventurous”.
You Are Low Key (Never A Truer Statement!) |
![]() You prefer to spend as much time as you can in a nice spot, focusing on nature, family, friends, and maybe even a little reading.....or FReeping! :) Of all the types, you are the most likely to want to get away to unplug. A trip is a chance to live a bit more simply. That's not to say you won't do anything on your vacation. You're happy to participate in almost any activity, as long as it's not too much fuss! |
~ The Summer Road Trip Quiz ~
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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You Are Relaxed |
![]() You don't like to have to worry about the details of your vacation. You would rather go to one or two spots that are fun all on their own. You dream of hitting all of the big spots in the world in your life. Off-the-beaten path is not really your style. You are happy seeing the sights, taking a few pictures, and bringing home lots of memories. You love easy, stress-free vacations. |
I am Low Key ....
You Are Low Key |
![]() You prefer to spend as much time as you can in a nice spot, focusing on nature, family, friends, and maybe even a little reading. Of all the types, you are the most likely to want to get away to unplug. A trip is a chance to live a bit more simply. That's not to say you won't do anything on your vacation. You're happy to participate in almost any activity, as long as it's not too much fuss! |
You are a super intellectual person, and you don't turn off your brain just because you're on vacation. You love to find out new things, and you see everything as a learning experience. You are constantly collecting knowledge.That's pretty accurate. If I'm away from home and there's a presidential library, a Civil War battlefield, a church that produced an influential hymn, the site of a Goldwater for President headquarters, etc. in the area, I'll be there.While you can learn anywhere, you love to visit places with great museums, monuments, and libraries. You love to dig into research.
You would love to come away from a trip knowing more about the world and maybe even with a whole new set of interests.
You Are Relaxed |
![]() You don't like to have to worry about the details of your vacation. You would rather go to one or two spots that are fun all on their own. You dream of hitting all of the big spots in the world in your life. Off-the-beaten path is not really your style. You are happy seeing the sights, taking a few pictures, and bringing home lots of memories. You love easy, stress-free vacations. |
Evening, all (hi Kathy). Apparently I’m a brainiac. Maybe because I’m good at quizzes, rather than real life.
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Luvy, for preparing the Canteen
for todays activities.
Oh, how I'd love to take
two, three, four weeks vacation
somewhere besides home!
You Are Low Key |
![]() You prefer to spend as much time as you can in a nice spot, focusing on nature, family, friends, and maybe even a little reading (well, duh!). Of all the types, you are the most likely to want to get away to unplug. A trip is a chance to live a bit more simply. That's not to say you won't do anything on your vacation. You're happy to participate in almost any activity, as long as it's not too much fuss! |
Personally, I don't know why
I couldn't have selected something like
the opening thread picture.
It's Hot! Already 80 this morning.
So no walk this morning.
Tomorrow may be a tad cooler, but
after the storms pass by FRiday
we'll be back in the tolerable 80-temps range.
More coffee.
Then, a quick walk thru the FR Canteen
because the bossman has arrived early!
Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops and their families entertained.
The Canteen is
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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Thank you for the thrad, LUV!
(((HUGS)))