[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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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

[The Mayor]

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A Time For Good Counsel
January 17, 2012

Because of the busy lives many of us lead, it’s not hard to recognize ourselves in the over-extended situation of Moses in Exodus 18. As the sole judge for the masses, he was surrounded “from morning until evening” (v.13) by people who needed his help.

In fact, I’ve had people—particularly young parents—tell me that they identify with Moses. It seems that we need to learn two life skills for survival: an eagerness to listen (v.24) and the willingness to accept help (v.25). Sometimes we don’t accept help because of pride, but that’s not always the case.

With Moses, and often with us, it’s simply that life is moving so quickly and making so many demands on us (vv.13-15) that we barely have time to react—let alone to contemplate or go to someone else for advice. Perhaps this is one reason the Scriptures remind us to surround ourselves with counselors who will offer their experience and wisdom even when we’re too busy to ask for it. We see this in the story of what Jethro did for Moses when he told his son-in-law to delegate some of his responsibilities (vv.17-23).

Don’t be overwhelmed. Instead, seek godly counsel and then follow through on what you are told.

Lord, give us ears to hear advice
From loved ones wise and humble;
So when life’s challenges appear,
We will not have to stumble. —Sper

He who will not be counseled will not be helped.

Read: Exodus 18:13-24

So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. —Exodus 18:24

Bible in a year:
Exodus 5-7

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please note: The author of tonight’s Road Trip is laurenmarlowe.
She is hard at work with no days off til sometime in February.

~ Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico ~

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Allegra
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COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
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Defender2
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KJD USAF (SuzyQue)
Laurita USA
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LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
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MEG33's Navy Grandson
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[luvie]

My part of the world! Thanks, galz!

Lauren...are you going to be with Adelaide on her 5th birthday? I am going to OKC on Thursday to join Piper on hers. WOOHOO!!

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BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



Detachment of Marines in 1812 regalia aboard USS Constitution.

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[SandRat]

You’re a day’s drive fro Hinx an I. Keep heeding west on I-10 then turn South on AZ Hwy 90 then go for 30 miles and you’ll hit Ft. Huachuca.

[oldteen]

Good evening, Ladies! *hugs*

Great Road Trip tonight, thanks!

[Diver Dave]

Evenin’ to The Canteen.

Seems to me a couple of nephews spent some time at Ft. Bliss before deployment.

Thanks for the presentation.

[luvie]

Happy Birthday Kathy!

[SandRat]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY!

[The Mayor]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY My FRiend!!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

~ Today...Cloudy.
Rain likely...Mainly this morning.
Highs around 60.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.

~ Tonight... Mostly cloudy.
A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the upper 30s.
Southwest winds around 15 mph...
Becoming west after midnight.
Gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.

Time to make my rounds and then back to work.
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Don't touch that dial. Cause – I’ll be watching!

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[MeekMom]

Happy Birthday to Ma,
Happy Birthday to Ma,
Happy Birthday dear Ma,
Happy Birthday to you!!!!

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Meeky