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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ AN HONEST DOUBTER ~ April 25, 2010
The Canteen Crew ^
| April 24, 2010
| Serving the Best Troops in the WORLD!
Posted on 04/24/2010 5:00:02 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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AN HONEST DOUBTER
The often heard quip, "He or she is a doubting Thomas," usually is given in a negative way. Someone who can't get with the program or is not a team player. The origin of this statement goes to the passage in John's Gospel. Thomas, who somehow missed the first appearance of the resurrected Jesus to the rest of the disciples, states he will not believe until he sees and touches the Lord. He is a realist, a man who is shattered in his faith after witnessing the arrest and death of Jesus. He is honest enough to admit it, stating clearly his needs.
When we go through traumatic experiences, and are shaken to the very fiber of our being, we need special reassurance. Although Jesus says to Thomas, "Stop doubting and have faith," notice He still meets Thomas where he needs it most, and in a manner just right for us. We must be honest about our need for Him, admitting our doubts and lack of faith. Unlike pop psychology our strength does not come from within us, but from outside from the God who knows best. "Come and experience, and go forth in faith to love and serve the Lord."
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To: Jet Jaguar
Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, JJ. Hope you’ve had a good weekend so far. ((HUGS))
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posted on
04/25/2010 12:57:56 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Jet Jaguar
Hey, JJ! I’m in NC with Tax Chick and Der Prinz and all the Chicklets. Life is good! I’m WAY up past my bedtime, but there is a T-storm hovering, so biding my time with things that will take my mind off the bright flashy things that make my head do dizzy, painful dances inside my skull are way worth paying attention to.
NC is a really nice place to be!
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posted on
04/25/2010 1:05:38 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Has anyone seen my tagline? If you find it, please return it. I'm lost without it.)
To: oldteen
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, teen. Hope your weekend is going well.
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posted on
04/25/2010 1:54:57 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
04/25/2010 2:58:42 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
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posted on
04/25/2010 2:59:36 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
04/25/2010 2:59:50 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: blackie; Pusterfuss; philly-d-kidder; Allegra; E.G.C.; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
04/25/2010 3:00:05 AM PDT
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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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posted on
04/25/2010 3:00:53 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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posted on
04/25/2010 4:48:52 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
04/25/2010 4:49:55 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Cindy
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Cindy, and thanks for the link.
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posted on
04/25/2010 4:54:18 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: PROCON
Happy Lord’s Day to the Procon family.
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:04:54 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: The Mayor
Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family. And thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:07:21 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: left that other site
A nice day of sun, and working on computer health.
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:39:47 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:41:32 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:52:03 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Tax-chick
A good Lord’s Day to you and yours and your Coastie, Tax-chick.
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:53:58 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Monkey Face
Happy Lord’s Day to you and yours, Monkey Face, and your soldier grandson.
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posted on
04/25/2010 5:55:50 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
04/25/2010 6:02:08 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: E.G.C.
Happy Lord’s Day to you and Chuck, E...((HUGS))...how did your teams do yesterday?
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posted on
04/25/2010 6:04:40 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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