[GummyIII]

Join the hodgepodge! Something for everyone! Good evening, folks!

[GummyIII]

Thread's up!

[The Mayor]

March 28, 2006

Keep Going For God!

Read:
Psalm 92

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. —Psalm 92:14

Bible In One Year: Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44

A familiar saying goes something like this: "Old age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!"

That must have been John Kelley's attitude. Kelley, who died in 2004 at the age of 96, ran in 58 Boston Marathons (that's 26.2 miles each time)—including his last one in 1992 when he was 84 years old.

Kelley's remarkable feat is a reminder to each of us that we must stay active as long as we can. Far too many folks hit middle age and put the body in neutral. And Christians too often put their service for Jesus Christ in the same inactive mode.

Each of us has a responsibility to God, as long as He gives us physical and mental strength, to work heartily "as to the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). We are never called to retire from life and coast home to heaven.

The psalmist said that the righteous "shall still bear fruit in old age" (Psalm 92:14). For those who are physically able, that means continuing in active service. For those who can no longer move about, that means being active in prayer and in quiet service.

Let's make sure old age doesn't stop us from bearing fruit. We need to keep going for God. —Dave Branon

Growing old but not retiring,
For the battle still is on;
Going on without relenting
Till the final victory's won. —Anon.

To stay youthful, stay useful.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finishing Well

March 28, 2006

Keep Going For God!

Read:
Psalm 92

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. —Psalm 92:14

Bible In One Year: Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44

A familiar saying goes something like this: "Old age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!"

That must have been John Kelley's attitude. Kelley, who died in 2004 at the age of 96, ran in 58 Boston Marathons (that's 26.2 miles each time)—including his last one in 1992 when he was 84 years old.

Kelley's remarkable feat is a reminder to each of us that we must stay active as long as we can. Far too many folks hit middle age and put the body in neutral. And Christians too often put their service for Jesus Christ in the same inactive mode.

Each of us has a responsibility to God, as long as He gives us physical and mental strength, to work heartily "as to the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). We are never called to retire from life and coast home to heaven.

The psalmist said that the righteous "shall still bear fruit in old age" (Psalm 92:14). For those who are physically able, that means continuing in active service. For those who can no longer move about, that means being active in prayer and in quiet service.

Let's make sure old age doesn't stop us from bearing fruit. We need to keep going for God. —Dave Branon

Growing old but not retiring,
For the battle still is on;
Going on without relenting
Till the final victory's won. —Anon.

To stay youthful, stay useful.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finishing Well

[MeekMom]

Good evening Gummy!
How are you doing friend?

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Dear Gummy for this evenings thread.....I just wish I had enough money to buy one of everything!:) *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gummy...((HUGS)) thanks for today's Technological Tuesday Hodgepodge. Couple links caught my eye for following...Alzheimer's for one.

[darkwing104]

Good Evening Canteen FReepers!
Can anyone help me to get this thing to play Doom?

[TASMANIANRED]

Methanol might burn but is severely toxic .

Word of warning from the Canteen nurse.

[TASMANIANRED]

Gummy, did your chicks get back to the nest?

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank you for today's thread!

[laurenmarlowe]

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[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you Gummy, really interesting thread!

I hope you get to feeling better very soon!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[laurenmarlowe]

(17 March 2006) - An Iraqi child watches Pfc. Joel H Timarong assigned to the 36 Infantry regiment, patrol through the city of Hit, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1st Battalion, 36 Infantry is deployed with I MEF in support of Operation Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to help develop the Iraqi security forces. U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Brian M Henner (RELEASED)

Musayyib, Iraqi (March 21, 2006) - Master Sgt. Nardo Dedicatoria keeps watch of the Euphrates River shores. Company E, 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment performs a recognizance mission of the Musayyib Bridge. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Katrina Beeler (RELEASED)

Pacific Ocean (March 24, 2006) - Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Brian Dietz, loads ammunition into an M-60 machine gun, during a weapons Familiarization Fire,(Fam-Fire) conducted on the Fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jordon R. Beesley (RELEASED)

[tomkow6]

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[tongue-tied]

Woo hoo! My own sort-of technological input...buy a Dysan vacuum! Not even in any way associated with them, but bought one Friday and have been very impressed.

I am selling the place, shampooed carpet awhile back but was disappointed that the heavy traffic areas were getting stomped down again.

No kidding, 3 days of vacuuming every time I leave for work or to always be ready to show the house, and the traffic areas are all standing back up like freshly shampooed!

Shameless semi-commercial off, but no joke. Spend the money for a Dysan and watch the stuff UNDER the padding get cleaned.

And of course, thanks for the thread and the support you guys always kick our way. It is appreciated!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for tonights' thread Gummy!
Good evening Ma!
Good evening Cantteners and Troops!
How's everybody tonight?
I'm in for abit~
Hugs alla round!
Ms.B