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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ DARE TO DREAM ~ December 30, 2007
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| December 29, 2007
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Posted on 12/29/2007 5:02:02 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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DARE TO DREAM
Someone once commented that "One of the most powerful things in the world is a dream. Not those dreams that come to us while we sleep, but those we consciously pursue while we are awake." Think of how dreams have shaped our modern life. Of Martin Luther King whose famous speech began, I have a dream today." And of Robert Kennedy who said, "Some men see things as they are and ask "Why?"; I dream things that never were and ask 'Why not?'" Think of how children's lives are often shaped by their parent's dreams. I remember, for instance, that the mother of Moses was more influential to his eventual development than all the scholars of Pharaoh.
William Herbert Carruth once wrote:
"We are all of us dreamers of dreams; On visions our childhood is fed; And the heart of a child is unhaunted, it seems, By the ghosts of dreams that are dead.... "There's no sadder sight this side of the grave Than a shroud o'er a fond dream spread, And the heart should be stern and the eyes be brave To gaze on a dream that is dead.... "Let him show a brave face if he can, Let him woo fame or fortune instead, Yet there's not much to do but to bury a man When the best of his dreams is dead."
Genesis 11:31-32 in the Hebrew scriptures may give one example of how dreams can get sidetracked or forgotten. Just two verses. But what a story. Terah, the father of Abraham, had started out on a journey for Caanan. He had enough religion to hear God's call and leave paganism. But he was attracted by the bright lights and comfort of Haran. Now, Haran (in what is now Turkey) was a good distance from his old city of Ur (in what is now Iran) but it's on the same side of the river. A fun place, perhaps, but not God's destination for his people. I heard a rabbi once say that Haran symbolizes a place of arrested development, forgotten dreams and unrealized opportunities. Abram (whose name would eventually be changed to Abraham), was not satisfied with half-way, however. He moved on to Canaan to become "The Father of the Faithful." Hebrews 11:10 (in the Christian scriptures) describes him as looking for a city "whose builder and maker is God." A worthy legacy. And one which has influenced us all. Think for a moment. What are the dreams that have shaped YOUR life. That determined your direction, or helped you to make it to this station on your life's journey? Have they empowered and called forth the best in you? Can they help you become the person you think God intended you to be? Do you still hold on to them, and nurture them? Important questions. I hope you can take some time this weekend to reflect on, and perhaps recover, "the power of a dream." But be careful what you dream! It may come true, and even if it isn't realized in your lifetime, it will affect you, and perhaps even the way people remember you,... forever. CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN
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To: Radix; Lady Jag; SoldierDad; BIGLOOK; The Mayor; Ingtar; b4its2late
FIELD GOAL!!
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12/29/2007 6:08:11 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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12/29/2007 6:09:31 PM PST
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BIGLOOK
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/29/2007 6:09:47 PM PST
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The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening MA! *HUGS*
A good and productive day here, thanks!
A blessed Sunday to you.
To: Brad's Gramma
Thank you for this evening’s thread Grammie.
A blessed Lord’s day to you! *Hugs*
To: BIGLOOK
New England made a field goal......
Giants 14
Pats 13
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12/29/2007 6:18:25 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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12/29/2007 6:18:28 PM PST
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The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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12/29/2007 6:20:08 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Radix; Lady Jag; SoldierDad; BIGLOOK; The Mayor; Ingtar; b4its2late; PROCON
FIELD GOAL!!Pats 16
Giants 14
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12/29/2007 6:25:05 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; BIGLOOK
Gonna be a long game, looks like...
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12/29/2007 6:31:31 PM PST
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HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: HiJinx
31 secs and a boondoggle.......WTH!
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12/29/2007 6:35:12 PM PST
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BIGLOOK
To: HiJinx; BIGLOOK
Did you just see the poke in the eye....?
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12/29/2007 6:37:46 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Radix; Lady Jag; SoldierDad; BIGLOOK; The Mayor; Ingtar; b4its2late; PROCON; HiJinx
TOUCHDOWN!!Giants 21
Pats 16
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12/29/2007 6:40:11 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; BIGLOOK
I’m not watching, alas...I’m keeping up with the game through your posts!
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12/29/2007 6:40:22 PM PST
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HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!
Amazing Grace
by John Newton
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. . Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, . And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! . Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. . The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. . Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. . The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine. . When weve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise Than when wed first begun.
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12/29/2007 6:41:21 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: HiJinx; PROCON
OUCH!! Pat run back ran into a brick wall. BAM!
Half time!
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12/29/2007 6:42:27 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HiJinx
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12/29/2007 6:45:14 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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12/29/2007 6:46:40 PM PST
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HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: tomkow6; LUV W; monkapotamus; All
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12/29/2007 6:50:24 PM PST
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SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: All; Kathy in Alaska; mdcrandall; Boston; Lexington Green; CBart95
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12/29/2007 6:52:19 PM PST
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ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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