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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ HOW TO SPEND THE DASH ~ September 4, 2011
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Posted on 09/03/2011 5:01:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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HOW TO SPEND THE DASH
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. he referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning....to the end.
he noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered the most of all was the dash between those years.
for the dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth...... and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
for it matters not, how much we own; the cars...the house...the cash. what matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
so think about this long and hard are there things you'd like to change? for you never know how much time is left. (you could be at "dash mid-range.")
if we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.
and be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before.
if we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile....... remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
so, when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash..... would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your DASH?
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To the world you may be one person, But to one person you may be the world!
by Linda Ellis Linda's Lyrics © 2001 Lindas Lyrics
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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.
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God Bless Our Republic
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
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:02:08 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:05:30 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hiya Ma and thanks for tonight's Sunday Chapel!
To the world you may be one person,
But to one person you may be the world!
Wow, true wisdom!
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:11:13 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)
To: All
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:13:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
God Bless!
Support our Troops Always!
Pray for them as well!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:15:43 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:16:48 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy!
*HUGS*
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and thanks very much for tonight's Sunday Chapel Thread!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:16:58 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:18:03 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Brad's Gramma; MoJo2001; StarCMC; HiJinx; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; beachn4fun; The Mayor; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:20:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Yehuda; Alouette; ...
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:27:05 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
It is indeed true wisdom.
Did you get a lot of resting today?
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:45:30 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Ant World
September 4, 2011
One of the highlights of my work as a college president is commencement. One year, while walking to the graduation ceremony, I was excited by the thought that our graduates were ready to go out to engage the world with the transforming power of the kingdom of Christ. On my way, I noticed some industrious ants busily going about their routine. I thought, There are much greater things happening than the building of sand piles!
Its easy for us to get lost in ant worldto be so busy with our routines that we miss the joy of personally embracing the bigger picture of Gods great work around the world. The work of the Spirit is sweeping across South America, thousands in Africa are coming to know Christ daily, persecuted Christians are thriving, and the Asian Rim is throbbing with the pulse of the gospel! Do those thoughts ever capture your heart? Your prayer life? Your checkbook?
Our preoccupation with lesser things reminds me of Pauls report that Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world (2 Tim. 4:10). I wonder if Demas regretted abandoning the gospel for the sand piles of this world?
Lets get out of ant world and engage our hearts and lives in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Lord, I love You and want to be a part of Your work
around the world. Give me an open heart to know which
opportunities You want me to be a part of and wisdom
in knowing how to carry that out. Amen.
Dont let smaller things distract you from
the bigger work of God around the world.
Read: 2 Timothy 4:9-18
Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world.
2 Timothy 4:10
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:49:53 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: ColdOne
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Idaho.
Any wolf sightings?
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posted on
09/03/2011 5:57:57 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: unique; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:01:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!
resting in the 93 degree heat, thankful for A/C!
The beloved Oregon State Beaver football team lost their 1st game today to Sacramento State...Oh, The Huge Manatee!!...SOB!
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:01:15 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(My Passion for FREEDOM is Stronger Than That of Democrats Whose Obsession is to Enslave Me.)
To: SoldierDad; vigilante2; PERKY2004; jackv; Jemian; Azbushgal; LUV W; mystery-ak; armymarinemom; ...
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:04:32 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; Beagle8U; ...
To our Military -
Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.
Thank you to our Allies.
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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:16:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Any wolf sightings? I haven't heard of any, yet I haven't asked anyone.
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:20:39 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
To: PROCON
Oh no!!!! Lost their first game....
Did Sacramento earn the win, or did Oregon give it away?
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posted on
09/03/2011 6:22:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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