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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BE HAPPY ~ 17 January 2021
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 01/16/2021 5:00:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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BE HAPPY
"Don't worry. Be happy" I'm sure everyone has heard that song on the radio at one time or another. But I wonder if we ask ourselves, "Are we happy?" I don't mean that we should be constantly ecstatic or exuberant, but HAPPY, full of that deep down inner contentment which persists even in the midst of trials and tribulations?
Because we are the children of God, God is concerned and cares for us. Whatever our real needs, we can rest assured that God will fulfill them, albeit in His own time and accordance with His will. But we can live in thankfulness to God. We can allow His presence and peace to make us serene and secure in our relationship with Him. Whether we are rich or poor, on the mountain or in a deep valley, experience gladness and good health or sorrow and pain, He is walking beside us, helping us along our way. We are forever, and can celebrate our identity, as His sons and daughters. God will provide us with the strength and courage we need to confront and overcome anything that comes our way. So....embrace God's love a-new today, and Be Happy!! CAPT John W. Morrison, CHC, USN |
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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January 17The Wonderful One
There before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it.
Revelation 4:2 In
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion return to Oz with the broomstick that empowered the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wizard had promised, in return for the broomstick, that he would give the four their deepest desires: a ride home for Dorothy, a brain for the Scarecrow, a heart for the Tin Man, and courage for the Cowardly Lion. But the Wizard stalls and tells them to come back the next day.
While they plead with the Wizard, Dorothy’s dog Toto pulls back the curtain, behind which the Wizard spoke, to reveal that the Wizard isn’t a wizard at all, he’s just a fearful, fidgety man from Nebraska.
It’s said that the author, L. Frank Baum, had a serious problem with God, so he wanted to send the message that only we have the power to solve our problems.
In contrast, the apostle John pulls back the veil to reveal the truly Wonderful One behind the “curtain.” Words fail John (note the repeated use of the preposition like in the passage), but the point is well made: God is seated on His throne, surrounded by a sea of glass (Revelation 4:2, 6). Despite the troubles that plague us here on earth (chs. 2–3), God isn’t pacing the floor and biting His nails. He’s actively at work for our good, so we can experience His peace.
Reflect & Pray
What do you fear today? How does it help you to know that God controls the troubles that surround you? How can you better trust and surrender to Him?
I’m grateful, God, that I can count on You to walk with me through everything. Thank You for Your peace.
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posted on
01/16/2021 5:00:53 PM PST
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The Mayor
(I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/16/2021 5:02:04 PM PST
by
Jet Jaguar
(When you no longer care, you no longer fear.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
01/16/2021 5:02:43 PM PST
by
left that other site
(If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hope you are getting some rest amid all the craziness. Hope the threats/FBI are under control. God Bless you and your fellow patriots.
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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01/16/2021 5:08:56 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: lightman; xzins; bethelgrad; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ BE HAPPY, and Liberty Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"
Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.
Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!
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01/16/2021 5:12:50 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Can’t deny that i’m a sinner, but i do know Grace. I don’t alway read and finish your postings, but i did today. God bless you, too, And thank you.
Yes, today i am happy, and doing better than i deserve (to borrow a line from Dave Ramsey)
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01/16/2021 5:14:14 PM PST
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drSteve78
(Je suis deplorable. WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE)
To: Jet Jaguar
Good evening, JJ...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Jets fat and happy?
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01/16/2021 5:24:24 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.
O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is loving kindness, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7 & 8
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01/16/2021 5:25:43 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; ...
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01/16/2021 5:26:42 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
My jets are good! Have a blessed Sunday.
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01/16/2021 5:29:30 PM PST
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Jet Jaguar
(When you no longer care, you no longer fear.)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; TigerHawk; ..
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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01/16/2021 5:30:28 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoJo2001; The Mayor; PROCON; left that other site; mountainlion; lightman; LUV W; ConorMacNessa; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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posted on
01/16/2021 5:33:54 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; BluesDuke; ..
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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01/16/2021 5:36:10 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.
Hope you and Penny had good weather for a nice walk today.
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01/16/2021 5:42:16 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: unique1; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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01/16/2021 5:48:01 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; luvie; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
01/16/2021 6:05:29 PM PST
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: drSteve78
Welcome to the Canteen, drSteve78, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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01/16/2021 6:07:27 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Mark17; Excellence; TADSLOS; Tax-chick; RightOnline; luvie; GodBlessUSA; KC Burke; ...
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01/16/2021 6:10:17 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
Good evening, raud, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
They say we have a storm, and high winds, on the way. I have groceries in, a pizza, car filled up, and no need for going anywhere til Thursday. Let it storm!
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01/16/2021 6:16:46 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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