FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 24 April 2015

April 23, 2015 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL

See you in the morning.

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION
TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

[Publius]

If Beachy is in bed, I guess I'll have to do this.

Permission granted.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you very much, Maestro!

Striding aboard as we speak - rendering snappy Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck! That would be you, if I am not mistaken.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Publius]

Insofar as Captain Beachy has adjourned to her cabin, I guess I'm handling those duties tonight.

Where is everybody?

[Publius]

Hey, M-L.

(HUGS)

How's your day been?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep tight, beachy...((HUGS))

[Publius]

Oh, there you are. It was looking rather deserted in the past new minutes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Hope Lives

April 24, 2015

Your faith, being much more precious than gold . . . may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. —1 Peter 1:7

When unspeakable tragedy shatters people’s lives, they search for answers. Recently, a mother who had lost a teenager said to me, “I can’t figure it out. I don’t know if I can believe anymore. I try, but God doesn’t make sense to me. What does it all mean?” There are no easy answers to such big concerns. But for those who have trusted Christ, there is hope—whether we are basking in blessings or grinding through grief.

Peter spells this out in his first letter. In glowing terms, he praises God for our “new birth into a living hope” (1 Peter 1:3 niv) through our salvation. That hope can bring joy even in the middle of tragedy. He also assures us of the permanence of this hope (v.4). He then tells us of the heart-breaking reality that we may “suffer grief in all kinds of trials” (v.6 niv). Those who have suffered loss turn hopeful hearts toward Peter’s next words: These come so that “your faith . . . may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (v.7).

Trials—seemingly random and inexplicable—can be seen differently in the light of these words. In the midst of tragedy, the power and beauty of our salvation can shine through because of our great Savior. And that may be just enough light to get a troubled person through another day.

Lord, You assure us that the grand salvation You provided is proved genuine in our pain and that it leads to glory for You. Help us to begin each new day with renewed hope in You.

The light of salvation shines clearly even in the darkest night.

INSIGHT: The hope that Peter describes in today’s reading is also a major theme of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In Romans 5:5 he describes this hope as a reality that flows from our growth in Christ. In Romans 8 he discusses our hope as something we anticipate from our salvation. Romans 12:12 reminds us that hope is grounds for great joy. Romans 15 describes hope as something we learn through trials, yet something that is characteristic of our God (v. 13). Clearly, to Paul and to Peter, hope is very important in the life of faith.

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

OOPS!! I forgot you were on the job! WTG!!

[Publius]

Don’t sweat it. The Canteen looked empty, so I jumped in.

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening Kathy! Hope all is well. How is mom getting along with Reggie?

[left that other site]

Quite decent, actually.

Rehearsed a guitar player in the morning, and taught 5 lessons.

Which means i was playing bass or driving for about 11 hours straight!

Not bad for an old lady! :-)

[mylife]

Mon and Tues sound promising. ☺