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August 17

Refined in the Fire

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 97–99
• Romans 16

These trials will show that your faith is genuine.

1 Peter 1:7 nlt

Twenty-four–karat gold is nearly 100 percent gold with few impurities. But that percentage is difficult to achieve. Refiners most commonly use one of two methods for the purification process. The Miller process is the quickest and least expensive, but the resulting gold is only about 99.95 percent pure. The Wohlwill process takes a little more time and costs more, but the gold produced is 99.99 percent pure.

In Bible times, refiners used fire as a gold purifier. Fire caused impurities to rise to the surface for easier removal. In his first letter to believers in Jesus throughout Asia Minor (northern Turkey), the apostle Peter used the gold-refining process as a metaphor for the way trials work in the life of a believer. At that time, many believers were being persecuted by the Romans for their faith in Christ. Peter knew what that was like firsthand. But persecution, Peter explained, brings out the “genuineness of [our] faith” (1 Peter 1:7).

Perhaps you feel like you’re in a refiner’s fire—feeling the heat of setbacks, illness, or other challenges. But hardship is often the process by which God purifies the gold of our faith. In our pain we might beg God to quickly end the process, but He knows what’s best for us, even when life hurts. Keep connected to the Savior, seeking His comfort and peace. Reflect & Pray

What challenges have you faced that led to your growth? How did you respond to them?

Father God, help me see how the trials of my life bring out the gold in me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Robin Olds ~

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[Aggie65]

We have a VFW Honor guard and two of its members are F4; one is an AF and Marine and the other AF. The AF/Marine wanted to keep working (backseater) the F4 and transferred to the Marines

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[luvie]

Colonel Robin Olds
CO of the 8th TFW,
Mastermind behind Operation “Bolo”
What a hero he was!

[wjcsux]

If you have the opportunity read “Wolf Pack”. It’s about Colonel Olds and his challenges over the skies of Vietnam.

[BatGuano]

Hi Kathy,
Col. Robin Olds was more the real deal than anyone I ever knew about. I did not know him personally but I know of the high esteem in which he was held. Worship is another word that comes to mind. He was a military brat, an air corps brat that went to West Point, was an all American tackle on the football team, and then went to war. His record speaks for itself and no one can deny that he was made of the “Right Stuff!” The “Wolf Pack,” (WP) on the tails of the F-4s, and “Bolo,” no one can even write that kind of story.

He was a big guy but never a bully. He was loved by his family. His daughter has produced a moving, first person account of her Dad that will bring tears to your eyes. (you tube has it)

Thank you for tweaking my memory of a great fighter pilot,
Bat Guano

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Monday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[billyboy15]

He was my Base Commander when I served in the UK in the early 60’s.

Cool guy, incredibly beautiful wife.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Hat tip to
Colonl Robin Olds
USAF

Thank you, Ma for preparing
the Canteen for today's activities.

Just popping in to say hello.
Our weather has taken a nice turn...it's 67 this morning.
We're going back to the trail this morning.
We had a dreary weekend, weather-wise.
I'm ready for some sunshine.

Please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

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