FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: John William Finn ~ March 30, 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute. How did the bread crumb trail work out?

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[SandRat]

HiYa MM

[The Mayor]

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March 30, 2009

Unclean? Be Cleansed!

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READ: Mark 1:40-45

Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” —Mark 1:41

As I read Mark 1:40-45, I imagine the following scene:

They saw him coming toward them from across the way. He was waving his arms to warn them away. They recognized him by the bandanna covering his nose and mouth. His garments were torn and his skin peeled away from his body. He was a leper—unclean!

The crowd around Jesus scattered as the leper charged into their midst. Everyone was afraid of being touched by him because they themselves would then become unclean. Lepers were barred from the religious life of the community, isolated from society, and compelled to mourn their own death by tearing their clothes.

But this leper threw himself at Jesus’ feet, appealing to Him out of desperation and faith to restore him to wholeness: “If You are willing, You can make me clean” (v.40). Moved with compassion, Jesus touched the man and said, “I am willing; be cleansed” (v.41). Jesus healed the man of his leprosy and told him to show himself to the temple priest.

Jesus has the power to cleanse, forgive, and restore those who are hopelessly and helplessly caught up in their sin and can see no way out. Trust Him to say to you, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

The Savior is waiting to save you
And wash every sin-stain away;
By faith you can know full forgiveness
And be a new creature today! —Bosch

Jesus specializes in restoration.

Bible in One Year: Judges 9-10; Luke 5:17-39

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

Last evening’s storms brought winter back.

Heat is back on and the coats came back out.

[SandRat]

Good game yesterday and the best seats ever.

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Evening QT pi.

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Evening Sandy.

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Evening Perky, Hugs.

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Evening Connie, Hugs.

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Evening Jinxy.

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Evening alarm rider.

It is very disturbing.

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Evening Hope, Hugs.

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Evening Meeky, Hugs.

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Evening Russ, Thanks for todays insirational words.

[SandRat]

Uh-Oh.. DC and her Beaux are coming here Fri evening for thee weekend.

He seems a good kid. Attentive to DC, properly Dad approved affectionate to DC (hand-holding), very courteous, good job with a BS in IT (works IT for DPS so I know he’s properly vetted), conservative, has a CCW permit, Church goer (even meets DC at his Church for a sorta date), likes Hockey and Baseball, helps her practice baseball so she can play better on the Church Women’s Ball team, has introduced her to his folks, and had her over for dinner several times at his folks house.

Mrs.SR and DIL have no complaints about him so far that they’ve voiced to me.

This sounds serious.

[SandRat]

HiYa

[AZamericonnie]

Such an incrediable man & hero!

Thanks to John William Finn for his service!

Thanks Starlette for this evenings thread & to you Ma for posting. *Hugs*

[luvie]

Great thread, you two, about a wonderful, brave hero!

God bless him and ALL of them!