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FReeper Canteen ~ MERRY CHRISTmas, Troops! ~ 25 December 2015
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Posted on 12/24/2015 5:58:29 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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A Fragile Gift
December 25, 2015
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15
When we give a fragile gift, we make sure it is marked on the box that contains it. The word fragile is written with big letters because we donât want anyone to damage what is inside.
Godâs gift to us came in the most fragile package: a baby. Sometimes we imagine Christmas day as a beautiful scene on a postcard, but any mother can tell you it wasnât so. Mary was tired, probably insecure. It was her first child, and He was born in the most unsanitary conditions. She âwrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the innâ (Luke 2:7 nkjv).
A baby needs constant care. Babies cry, eat, sleep, and depend on their caregivers. They cannot make decisions. In Maryâs day, infant mortality was high, and mothers often died in childbirth.
Why did God choose such a fragile way to send His Son to earth? Because Jesus had to be like us in order to save us. Godâs greatest gift came in the fragile body of a baby, but God took the risk because He loves us. Let us be thankful today for such a gift!
Dear Lord, the Strong and Mighty One, I thank You for becoming small and fragile on that day long ago. It amazes me that You did that for me and the rest of Your world.
May you know the peace of Christmas every day of the year.
The New Bible Commentary explains the census described in Luke 2: âDuring the reign of Augustus (31 bcâad 14) the Romans reorganized their administration in several parts of the Empire and carried out fresh censuses of the population for the purpose of taxation. The execution of such an imperial decree in Syria (of which Judea formed a part) brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, long ago prophesied as the Messiahâs place of birth. The fact that Mary travelled with Joseph means that they were now married, but the description of her as [pledged to be married] (v. 5) to him . . . shows that they had not yet consummated the marriage (cf. Mt. 1:25).â
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:03:52 PM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: LUV W
“Your Cajun tunes were so unique! Very YOU! ;)”
*blush*
Gee, thanks!
The tune Bonne Anee is my favorite out of all the ones I posted.
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:11:12 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: radu
Yes...very bad weather and a horrible time.
Glad you are safe.
Now I can’t post music....I started my computer guy a couple days ago looking for something fast and cheap.
Thank goodness I have my laptop or I’d be pulling my hair out.
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:14:38 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
WOOHOO Ms. Feather! Ya got 100! If I hadnât been outside burning trash, it would have been a fight for it. LOL!
Yes Du, I knew you were outside burning trash, I could smell it up here, LOL.
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:21:20 PM PST
by
mylife
To: MEG33
Josh Groban is singing, but such a beautiful song. Thanks, Meg. ((HUGS))
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:27:07 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
We’re VERY grateful things didn’t get ugly here. After being hit four and a half years ago, we don’t eeeeeeeeven want to deal with another tornado.
That system is moving northward again but the storms won’t be severe this time. They’ll just dump a lot of rain, which we really don’t need.
I hope your computer guy can find you something soon. It’s certainly aggravating when one’s computer will NOT BEHAVE.
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:30:35 PM PST
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: Soaring Feather
LOL! The wind IS blowing from the south.
Wish we had trash pick-up here in the boonies, but then we wouldn’t have an excuse for fires if we did. :-D
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:34:45 PM PST
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Thanks, Ms B....I’m loving the Cajun Christmas tunes!! ((HUGS))
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:37:24 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
We have no snow as you would probably know, what is happening with the Heron?
You know you love those fires, Du.LOL
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Yeah! That one is great! :)
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:47:44 PM PST
by
luvie
(Cruz or Lose!)
To: Soaring Feather
Yes, I’ve noticed y’all haven’t been buried in snow this winter like you were last year. Still keeping tabs on the Sapsucker Pond cam though the heron nest isn’t there any more. They set up a new cam by the lab that looks out over the pond now. It pans and zooms and we get to keep up with the feathered and furry creatures that live around the pond.
Keeping an eye on 3 bald eagle nest cams and a great horned owl nest cam these days as the birds get ready to lay their eggs.
Yep, I do love fires. Petey hasn’t cut up any dead trees to burn in a while so I have to settle for the trash fires. LOL!
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:53:45 PM PST
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
12/24/2015 10:57:28 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Merry Christmas to everyone from Freeper E.G.C. to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. Merry Christmas!!!!!
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posted on
12/25/2015 12:26:24 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: LUV W
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. Merry Christmas!!!!!
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posted on
12/25/2015 12:27:01 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/25/2015 12:27:23 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: Publius
Loved The Nutcracker...thanks, Publius.
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posted on
12/25/2015 12:35:37 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Trillian
Good morning, Trillian.Merry Christmas!
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posted on
12/25/2015 12:49:32 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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