To: Kathy in Alaska
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A Place To Be March 19, 2015
In My Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:2
A thousand strands of time, events, and people weave into a tapestry we call place. More than just a house, place is where meaning, belonging, and safety come together under the covering of our best efforts at unconditional love. Place beckons us with memories buried deep in our souls. Even when our place isnt perfect, its hold on us is dramatic, magnetic.
The Bible speaks frequently of place. We see an example in Nehemiahs longing for a restored Jerusalem (Neh. 1:3-4; 2:2). Its no surprise, then, that Jesus would speak of place when He wants to comfort us. Let not your heart be troubled, He began. Then He added: I go to prepare a place for you (John 14:1-2).
For those who have fond memories of earthly places, this promise links us to something we can easily understand and look forward to. And for those whose places have been anything but comforting and safe, Jesus promises that one day they will hear the sweet song place sings, for they will inhabit it with Him.
Whatever the struggle, whatever the faltering on your faith journey, remember this: Theres a place in heaven already waiting, fitted just for you. Jesus wouldnt have said so if it werent true.
Jesus, I cant wait to live in the home You have prepared for me. Thank You that no matter what my earthly place holds, comfort or pain, my home with You will be so much better.
May the memory of our earthly place point us with hope to our heavenly place.
: Todays passage contains a beautiful insight into what makes our future in heaven so wonderful. In verse 9, Nehemiah quotes Moses saying that God will bring His people into the place where His name dwells. It is Gods presence that makes our future worth waiting for.
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03/18/2015 5:59:56 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
3 posted on
03/18/2015 6:00:39 PM PDT by
SkyDancer
(I Was Told Nobody Is Perfect But Yet, Here I Am ...)
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4 posted on
03/18/2015 6:00:53 PM PDT by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: Kathy in Alaska
A little late tonight...
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS)))
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03/18/2015 6:11:22 PM PDT by
left that other site
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13 posted on
03/18/2015 6:19:12 PM PDT by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening Kathy
(((HUGS)))
One more Sunny day in TN.
27 posted on
03/18/2015 6:59:08 PM PDT by
EXCH54FE
(Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening, Kathy. Another freezing night here. I want spring already!
28 posted on
03/18/2015 7:19:55 PM PDT by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
Rememberng them.
ALL of them!
31 posted on
03/18/2015 8:10:13 PM PDT by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..
WELCOME TO THE
(where our troops, allies
and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities
Making a quick stop to check out the latest.
Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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53 posted on
03/19/2015 4:00:22 AM PDT by
beachn4fun
(The only hyphen you need...American - or not!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
p.s.
forgot to say...
that first picture sure reminds me of a Norman Rockwell retro picture.
54 posted on
03/19/2015 4:01:48 AM PDT by
beachn4fun
(The only hyphen you need...American - or not!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
HOMECOMING KISS.
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Salt Cebe With a name like that, he had to join the Navy!
56 posted on
03/19/2015 4:23:38 AM PDT by
BykrBayb
(Where there is life, there is hope. - Terri Schiavo ~ Þ)
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