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Evenin’, Beachie.
Love this series...!
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I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have sent your thoughts and prayers to Grandeagle’s family. That you’ve taken the time to remember and honor him.
I hope you will continue to pray for his family in the days ahead as they adjust to life without him.
I ask that you please pray for extra peace and comfort for his children. They were very close to their dad.
I ask forgiveness in advance if I am not here later to greet you and hope you understand why I will be signing off early tonight. I will make every effort tomorrow to get back to each of you.
urrrrrpppp! Late due to dinner.
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READ: 2 Corinthians 3:11-18
We . . . are being transformed into [Christ’s] image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. —2 Corinthians 3:18 Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life has had an unbelievable run on the best-seller lists. Its phenomenal appeal reminds us that believers and nonbelievers alike have a deep longing for a clear sense of purpose. We all want to know that our lives are involved in something worthwhile. Without a strong sense of calling and purpose, life is nothing more than routine busyness.
Being a follower of Jesus gives us a distinct advantage when it comes to having a sense of purpose. The Westminster Catechism sums it up well when it says the “chief end of man” is to “glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.”
Glorifying God means putting His character, His will, and His ways into action in all that we do. The apostle Paul reminded us that we “are being transformed into [Christ’s] image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Cor. 3:18). The purpose of our lives is to let others see what God is like as they watch and experience His love through us.
What a profound privilege it is to mirror God’s love, mercy, grace, justice, and righteousness to a world whose heart is “veiled” to God’s truth! (4:3-4). Our purpose is to show others less of us and more of Him. That’s living on purpose with a purpose!
So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess,
So let our words and virtues shine
To prove the doctrine all divine. —Watts
The Christian’s purpose is to promote God’s plan.
Thank you, Beachy.....and special, continuous thanks to our troops!!!
ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2007) - Sailors participate in a rigorous physical training session lead by members of the explosive ordnance disposal detachment in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue L. Escobosa (RELEASED)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2007) - Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored chess tournament. Kearsarge is undergoing Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Lange (RELEASED)
INDIAN OCEAN (May 16, 2007) - Former NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine watches a karaoke performance on the mess decks with Sailors aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing 11 are deployed to 5th Fleet conducting Maritime Security Operations in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristen Allen (RELEASED)
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
"Salute" GrandEagle
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.
Beachy...guess you’re gone by now, but thank you for opening the Canteen for us, and thank you for your tribute post to Grandeagle. Tomorrow morning is going to have a mighty hole in it without his GRAND greeting to all of us!
Thank you for opening the Canteen for us tonight.
Wonderful thread.
Good evening, all. Is it Monday already??
Thanks for tonites thread Beachy!
*HUG*
Are you holding up alright?
Good evening Ma!
Good evenig Canteeners and Troops!
How’s everybody tonite?
I’m in for abit!
Hugs alla round!
Ms.B
Hiya Beachie. Thanks for tonight’s thread. :)
Good morning, Beach!
Love these canteen articles.
