FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 16 August 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DYNAMIC SLINGLOAD

Soldiers conduct slingload operations during Dynamic Front II at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 9, 2017. The soldiers, assigned to Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, received support from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. The artillery exercise includes nearly 1,400 participants from nine NATO nations and focuses on developing solutions by testing interoperability at the tactical level. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

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PRECISION TOSS

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, March 2, 2017. The event celebrated Marine Corps history using music, marching and precision drill. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Oliver Cach

OSPREY OVERHEAD

An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the Atlantic Ocean, March 8, 2017. The ship is conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training to prepare for future operations and deployments. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jess E. Toner

HERCULES FIRST

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rainier Howard performs a preflight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. The aircraft is the first of its kind to be assigned to Pacific Air Forces. Howard is a crew chief assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith

HUMVEE OVERHEAD

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter carries a Humvee during lift training at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, March 8, 2017. The training improved proficiency for pilots when moving supplies while Marines on the ground prepared dual and single load lifts. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

TRAINING RAID

Marines disembark from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay during a combat rubber raiding craft beach raid off Okinawa, Japan, March 12, 2017. The Marines are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Green Bay is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson

WATER TRAINING

Soldiers maneuver a Humvee through a water obstacle during training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, March 12, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to Headquarters Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. The city of Tacoma, Washington, receives an average rainfall of 40 inches of rain per year. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding

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[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m late...the boss called on the phone at 5 minutes til posting time.

[mountainlion]

I also am in training to perfect my retirement. It is much easier than these youngsters doing all that work.

Still got smoke haze. I bet places between Colorado and California are quite nasty. The rain yesterday helped.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro....a good work day?

I am exhausted and ready for a nap.

[PROCON]

An easy work day, Kathy. Getting all rested up for my early day tomorrow, just relaxin'.

Can you close your eyes at your desk and take a quick nap? 😁

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...so glad you got some rain.

Gotta keep practicing...practice make perfect!

We have gotten a little rain the last 3 nights, and I had to use the windshield wipers on the way to work.

[The Mayor]

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Heart Hunger

August 16, 2018

I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35

Riding along with my husband on some errands, I scrolled through emails on my phone and was surprised at an incoming advertisement for a local donut shop, a shop we had just passed on the right side of the street. Suddenly my stomach growled with hunger. I marveled at how technology allows vendors to woo us into their establishments.

As I clicked off my email, I mused over God’s constant yearning to draw me closer. He always knows where I am and longs to influence my choices. I wondered, Does my heart growl in desire for Him the way my stomach did over the idea of a donut?

In John 6, following the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, the disciples eagerly ask Jesus to always give them “the bread that . . . gives life to the world” (vv. 33–34). Jesus responds in verse 35, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” How amazing that a relationship with Jesus can provide constant nourishment in our everyday lives!

The donut shop’s advertisement targeted my body’s craving, but God’s continuous knowledge of my heart’s condition invites me to recognize my ongoing need for Him and to receive the sustenance only He can provide.

Dear God, remind me of my need for Your daily bread of presence.

Jesus alone offers the only bread that truly satisfies.

INSIGHT

The heart hunger described in today’s devotional was modeled by Jesus. In Matthew 4:4, Jesus told the Enemy, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Then in John 4:34, He told His followers, “My food . . . is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” Jesus’s passion for the Father and His purposes is the greatest example we can have of true spiritual heart hunger. While we cannot perfectly reflect that desire, we can learn to long for the Father’s presence and provision—just as Jesus did.

For more on spiritual hunger and spiritual satisfaction, check out the Discover the Word conversations “Satisfied” at discovertheword.org/series/satisfied-3.

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[Kathy in Alaska]

As soon as the traffic clears out, I am off for home. I hate sitting through multiple lights at intersections and trying to get out of the parking lot.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[mylife]

The ocean glowing green an blue flips me out like St Elmos fire, an the life of Pi

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hump day...we made it!! Just barely!!

[mylife]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...hope you are having a relaxing evening and enjoying pictures of our troops at work and play.

[luvie]

Always remembering our brave troops
for their sacrifices and their courage!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy, it’s a mad house here in WNY
Politics will drive me crazy, hate it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I think politics was designed to drive us crazy in hopes that we give up and “they” get to take over the whole world.

[luvie]

Video...
Feeding Time for The Herd. :)