Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ BE KIND TO STRANGERS ~ November 22, 2009

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[The Mayor]

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November 22, 2009

Heaven On Earth?

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READ: Ecclesiastes 2:15-26

Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. —Colossians 3:2

The Singapore developer of an extravagant condominium advertised its new project as, “Rediscover Heaven on Earth.” I suppose it meant to convey to prospective buyers that their purchase would be so luxurious that it would be like living in heaven while here on earth.

Solomon, the writer of Ecclesiastes, was an extremely wealthy man (Eccl. 1:12). He tried to find heaven on earth and had the means to live as luxuriously as he could wish (2:1-10). Yet he wasn’t satisfied. So disillusioned was he with life, he described it with just one word—“vanity” (or “meaningless”). And he repeated the word eight times in chapter two alone. As long as he looked only at life “under the sun” (2:18), he felt hollow and dissatisfied. All of his striving was ultimately futile. There would come a day when he would have to relinquish his possessions and leave them to someone else (v.18).

If you are a Christian, you can look to Christ’s promise of a heavenly home He has gone to prepare (John 14:2). That’s why Paul advised those who are enjoying what God has given: “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Col. 3:2). Don’t try to find heaven on earth. You won’t—no matter how hard you look!

Lightly hold earth’s joys so transient,
Loosely cling to things of clay,
Grasp perfections everlasting,
Where Christ dwells in heaven’s day! —Bosch

Those who have their hearts fixed on heaven will hold loosely the things of earth.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 18-19; James 4

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm

[TherealMr.B]

Folks;

In reference to your opening remarks of extending acts of kindness to strangers...although I'm not a total stranger as I am married to your regular and good friend MsBehavin...

Thank you so much for the plant arrangement sent to me in Parkview Hospital where I am currently recovering from an abdominal surgery.

You sent me a very manly display of living plants with a variety of interesting leaves, a little bit of the outdoors reminicent of our deep woods ground cover including a bit of fern. Something a hunter or outdoorsman would notice. In other words, it wasn't your average arrangement of flowers..very nice.

The card simply said: "From the Freeper Canteen"

So thanks to all of you so very much, it certainly brought a smile to my face to see a thoughtful gift from the people (mostly strangers) at my favorite website.

I hope to be out next week.

Thanks again

TheRealMrB.

[SandRat]

Exd 22:21 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Exd 23:9 Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lors's Day to you and yours, Nana Hope, and thanks for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, TheRealMrB.....

Take good care of those manly plants, and take good care of yourself. Sending prayers for a quick recovery, and a quick return to your deep woods.

Follow all the nurses suggestions, including the “head” nurse, Ms B.

And I’m sure nurse Minette will do her share when you get home.

d:o)

[mylife]

Mike. I missed ya in the mix.

I am so glad to hear that your out of ICU

[luvie]

We love you two....prayers continue on your behalf, Mr. B!
May you get home quickly and recover fully!

((((hugs))))

[HiJinx]

You’re quite welcome, sir.
We’re all pullin’ for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Libloather.

The Canteen tries to keep politics to a minimum so it remains a “safe haven” for our troops and veterans, families and allies, and all who enter, so they can get away from the politics of the day, if only for a bit. There are plenty of FR threads outside the Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Canteen Chapel thread welcomes our Jewish friends, as well as our Christian friends. That post is a welcome to our Jewish friends, and I choose to honor the way they write the word.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Mayor. Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Nitro USN
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
PFC Joe USMC (son of Don'tMessWithTexas)
Pvt Alex USA (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Libloather....as I understand it, in the Jewish faith the NAME of the LORD is so holy that it is not to be written in whole. Out of respect and reverence.

It is posted this way here on the Canteen, and I will post it that way when talking to a friend who is a Jew...with the same respect that they give His Name...

Thank you for visiting the Chaplain Thread!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Sand. Thank you for the verses.

[Brad’s Gramma]

You spelt verses rong.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Made ya look, made ya look.

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