| November 28, 2005
A Refreshing Change
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Starting each October, catalogs begin to fill up my mailbox advertising clothes, appliances, shoes, candles, books, music—more than I could ever need or want for myself or for loved ones at Christmas.
But one catalog I received last November was a refreshing change. It was filled with ways people could give to orphans, the poor, the hungry, the sick, and the disabled through an international Christian ministry. The note in the front of the catalog read: "Share the light and love of Jesus Christ with people whose lives are filled with darkness and despair." What a relief to think about something other than buying one more thing for someone who already has so much!
The Macedonian church was an example of generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1-6). They gave themselves first to the Lord, then to those helping the needy in Jerusalem. Paul encouraged the Corinthians to follow their example and Christ's, who gave Himself and "became poor, that [we] through His poverty might become rich" (v.9).
Do you want a refreshing change this Christmas? Consider new ways to give yourself to the Lord and to those in need. It's a meaningful way to thank God for "His indescribable gift" of salvation through His Son. —Anne Cetas
Giving is the true measure of love.
Miss Billie has in the middle of it COB1 (aka TexasCowboy)
next to me, and skipping one, is Tonk..:))
Looks as if you and I, Tonk,
have our very own guardian angel to watch our backs
and keep us on course...
You truly earned your rest, Marine....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1529580/posts
Help our wounded Troops at BAMC in San Antonio via Freedom Angels
Spirit of the Wild TV Show/tnugent.com ^ | 11/27/05 | Sheman Nughent
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Remembering those who have given so much in service of our country.
Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Multinational Force Iraq commander,
talks with Task Force Baghdad soldiers during the evening
Thanksgiving meal Nov. 24 at the Rock of the Marne Sports Oasis Dining Facility.
Casey, the Army's top general in Iraq, joined the soldiers in Baghdad
as they feasted on turkey, ham, prime rib and all the trimmings.
Photo by Sgt. Andrew Miller, USA
It is entitled "A tribute for service members and families" and is
051126-N-7241L-006 Persian Gulf (Nov. 26, 2005) - An F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), left, and an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fifteen (VFA-15), launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
051125-N-7241L-004 Persian Gulf (Nov. 25, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87), launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
051124-F-4306H-001 Kabul, Afghanistan (Nov. 24, 2005) - From right, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Luis Joseph Lopez, Lt. Cmdr. Joe Wilkinson and Petty Officer 1st Class Salisha Labonte, assist an Afghan National Police (ANP) General as he registers to apply for one of 86 Brigadier General-level positions in the ANP in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Afghan Ministry of the Interior, with the assistance of its coalition partners, is reducing the number of senior level positions in its police force to produce a more efficient and streamlined organization. The Sailors are deployed to the Office of Security Cooperation-Afghanistan's Police Reform Directorate at Camp Eggers in Kabul. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Dave Huxsoll (RELEASED)
