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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: HiJinx; Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma
'Dare to Dream'.
Is it coincidental that the thread title today happens while what has been dubbed a 'meaningless game' is being played?
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posted on
12/29/2007 6:54:57 PM PST
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BIGLOOK
To: ConorMacNessa
Lovely post Conor...happy Lords day to you.
To: BIGLOOK; HiJinx
Hmmmmm.....everyone seems incredulous that the Giants are taking the game to the Pats. Pats just punted.
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posted on
12/29/2007 6:59:05 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie
Hi Connie - happy Lord’s day to you as well.
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:02:47 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: BIGLOOK; Kathy in Alaska; eyedigress; AZamericonnie; SandRat
Dare to Dream is appropriate on any NFL sunday.
I’m ‘betting’ on Arizona to finish their season at .500 (8-8) later today...
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:04:49 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: HiJinx
oops...of course, sunday should be Sunday...
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:05:30 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: HiJinx; PROCON
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:05:42 PM PST
by
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 28
Pats 16
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:06:54 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening Kathy.
Ate and held down food for the 1st time today!
Am on the mend!!!
Hope you’ve been getting enough rest!
Worry about you.
(((big hugs)))
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:08:23 PM PST
by
MeekMom
(Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
To: HiJinx
That’s ok, Jinxy.....it’s really still Saturday.
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:08:56 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
To: HiJinx; BIGLOOK
Good luck to you...
Apropos to nothing....those new caps are less than cool with the stripe on them!
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:09:36 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MeekMom
Good for you!! Glad you are on the mend. Rest...what's that? d:o)
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:12:14 PM PST
by
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 28
Pats 23
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:20:01 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
Prayers going up
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:21:49 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; LUV W; All
Whoa another report off Sunday UK Telegraph Indian intellgence community claim they have evidence that Al Quada maybe ole Bin Laden himself order hit on Pakstein former PM Benzier Bhutto
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:26:22 PM PST
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SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: SevenofNine
Good evening, Seven...nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me about those crazy people.
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:39:34 PM PST
by
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!!Pats 31
Giants 28
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:48:45 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/29/2007 7:55:53 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Radix; Lady Jag; SoldierDad; BIGLOOK; The Mayor; Ingtar; b4its2late; PROCON; HiJinx
TOUCHDOWN!!Pats 38
Giants 28
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posted on
12/29/2007 8:04:01 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
12/29/2007 8:07:17 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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