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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE ~ 16 December 2018
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Posted on 12/15/2018 5:01:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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THE REAL MEANING OF PEACE
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them. One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering mountains all around. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace. The other picture had mountains too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry sky from which rain fell, and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest ...perfect peace. Which picture do you think won the prize? The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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Mirrors and Hearers
December 16, 2018
Whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it . . . will be blessed in what they do.
James 1:25
When I emerged from my hotel in Kampala, Uganda, my hostess, who had come to pick me up for our seminar, looked at me with an amused grin. Whats so funny? I inquired. She laughed and asked, Did you comb your hair? It was my turn to laugh, for I had indeed forgotten to comb my hair. Id looked at my reflection in the hotel mirror. How come I took no notice of what I saw?
In a practical analogy, James gives us a useful dimension to make our study of Scripture more beneficial. We look in the mirror to examine ourselves to see if anything needs correctionhair combed, face washed, shirt properly buttoned. Like a mirror, the Bible helps us to examine our character, attitude, thoughts, and behavior (James 1:2324). This enables us to align our lives according to the principles of what God has revealed. We will keep a tight rein on our tongues (v. 26) and look after orphans and widows (v. 27). We will pay heed to Gods Holy Spirit within us and keep ourselves from being polluted by the world (v. 27).
When we look attentively into the perfect law that gives freedom and apply it to our lives, we will be blessed in what we do (v. 25). As we look into the mirror of Scripture, we can humbly accept the word planted in [us] (v. 21).
Heavenly Father, open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law (Psalm 119:18). Help me to order my life according to what You show me in Scripture.
As a mirror reflects our image, the Bible reveals our inner being.
Whats interesting about Jamess definitions of good and bad religion is that theyre not simply opposites. James says bad religion is summarized by not controlling ones speech (v. 26). Following that, we would expect James to say that good religion has something to do with taming our tongue. Instead, good religion is defined by looking after the helpless and needy and not being influenced by the ways of the world.
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12/15/2018 5:10:20 PM PST
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The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
~ " Hi Ya!!!" ~
~ Just Hangin' ~
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12/15/2018 5:17:30 PM PST
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SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/15/2018 5:19:59 PM PST
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PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Any rest this weekend? Snow storms?
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posted on
12/15/2018 5:22:11 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.
O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is loving kindness, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7 & 8
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posted on
12/15/2018 5:29:28 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...Shavua Tov and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
And parachute flying lately?
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12/15/2018 5:42:11 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; mylife; SandRat; 2111USMC; Jet Jaguar; Publius; PROCON; mountainlion; ...
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posted on
12/15/2018 5:45:02 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai! And Thanks!! (((HUGS))) - weather’s been too nasty for any jumps. Just about to head out for a party - Have a Blessed Lord’s Day also to you and yours.
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12/15/2018 5:47:08 PM PST
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SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hangin’ with son this weekend?
Plow guy just left...about 6 more inches gone from the driveway. I shoveled out and off the front steps and porch this morning as I had scheduled a post office pickup.
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12/15/2018 5:57:56 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; onedoug; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; ...
Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.
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12/15/2018 6:00:50 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoJo2001; AZamericonnie; StarCMC; ConorMacNessa; The Mayor; SandRat; left that other site; ...
Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.
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12/15/2018 6:04:22 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; SkyDancer; onedoug; BTerclinger; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; ...
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
12/15/2018 6:22:03 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!
Son and I hung last night and just a resting day for me today.
Our weather has warmed up a bit and no snow yet but Winter hasn't officially arrived yet.
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12/15/2018 6:22:22 PM PST
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PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: unique1; 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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12/15/2018 6:26:44 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Excellence; TADSLOS; Tax-chick; RightOnline; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; KC Burke; Coldwater Creek; ...
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posted on
12/15/2018 6:29:38 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ...
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posted on
12/15/2018 6:55:57 PM PST
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
“Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.”
Amen, and thanks for the prayer. My son texted me from Pendleton this evening. Sounds like he’s feeling pretty good.
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posted on
12/15/2018 7:42:20 PM PST
by
dsc
(Our system of government cannot survive one-party control of communications.)
To: LUV W
Good evening, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you had a pleasant and warmer day.
Thank you for the hymns.
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posted on
12/15/2018 7:45:45 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: dsc
You are most welcome, dsc, and a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.
We thank your son for his service to our country.
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posted on
12/15/2018 7:51:50 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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