[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Any sanity left this evening?

Gloomy as it is up there, it must be pretty warm. I was shocked when I pulled up the Lake Hood cam today and saw a LOT of open water.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

May 2

A Creator We Can Trust

Bible in a Year :

• 1 Kings 12-13
• Luke 22:1-20

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.

John 3:16 The “monster” in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is one of the most widely known literary characters, captivating our cultural imagination. But close readers of the beloved novel know that a strong case can be made that Shelley actually portrays Victor Frankenstein, the delusional scientist who created the creature, as the real monster. After creating an intelligent creature, Victor denies him any guidance, companionship, or hope of happiness—seemingly guaranteeing the creature’s descent into desperation and rage. Confronting Victor, the creature laments, “You, my creator, would tear me to pieces and triumph.”

Scripture reveals how different the true Creator of all things is—with unchanging, tireless love for His creation. God didn’t create on a whim, but out of love created a beautiful, “very good” world (Genesis 1:31). And even when humanity turned from Him to choose monstrous evil instead, God’s commitment to and love for humanity didn’t change.

As Jesus explained to Nicodemus, God’s love for His creation was so great He was willing to give even what was most dear to Him—“his one and only Son” (John 3:16)—that the world might be saved. Jesus sacrificed Himself, bearing the consequences of our sin, so “that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him” (v. 15).

We have a Creator we can trust with our hearts and lives. .

Reflect & Pray

How does God’s commitment to His creation impact you? How can you respond to His love for you?

Dear God, thank You for being a good Creator who I can trust.  

[luvie]

Every DAY is for Military Appreciation
.....here in the Canteen!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant goot Thirsday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad, thanks for your service to our country.

Our internet is down right now. We have a line of storms coming in from the West with 70 MPH winds. Me and Gizmo have sheltered in place.

[CMS]

Good morning all!

[luvie]

Howdy doooo, Early Birds!
How 'bout those troops!
They work [and play] so hard for US.
Always keep them in your thoughts.
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
Very warm today...but not too bad at 87°☀️.
(((hugs)))