FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops: Independence Day Weekend ~ 01 July 2023

Our Troops Rock !! | The Canteen Crew

[Songcraft]

I certainly do not want to live in the past, but I think it might to be a good idea to sort of sing this song one time as a Country, rather than as an individual, in a fond look back to some of our proud memories and traditions, and a hopeful look forward, that we can re-incorporate some of these great, positive things from the past into our future, instead of some of the whacky ideas some of these nuts are coming up with these days.   Sadly, but very hopefully...

      "Let's Turn Back The Years" - Hank Williams

[The Mayor]

July 1

Connected to the Power Source

Bible in a Year:

• Job 20–21
• Acts 10:24–48

Do not quench the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Despite knowing that the electricity wasn’t working in our house after a strong storm (an inconveniently common occurrence in our neighborhood), I instinctively flipped on the light switch when I entered the room. Of course, nothing happened. I was still enveloped in darkness.

That experience—expecting light even when I knew the connection to the power source was broken—vividly reminded me of a spiritual truth. Too often we expect power even as we fail to rely on the Spirit.

In 1 Thessalonians, Paul wrote of the way God caused the gospel message to come “not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction” (1:5). And when we accept God’s forgiveness, believers too have immediate access to the power of His Spirit in our lives. That power cultivates in us characteristics such as love, joy, peace, and patience (Galatians 5:22–23) and it empowers us with gifts to serve the church, including teaching, helping, and guiding (1 Corinthians 12:28).

Paul warned his readers that it’s possible to “quench the spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19). We might restrict the power of the Spirit by ignoring God’s presence or rejecting His conviction (John 16:8). But we don’t have to live disconnected from Him. God’s power is always available to His children.

Reflect & Pray

When have you felt the Spirit’s power to be limited? How have you experienced the power of God’s Spirit?

Almighty God, help me experience the power of Your Spirit in my life.

For further study, read A Story of a Life Led by the Spirit.

[Songcraft]

"Hold On I'm Comin'" - Sam & Dave

[luvie]

AMERICA...FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
Aaron Watson~San Angelo

[Songcraft]

"Surfin' U.S.A." - The Beach Boys

[luvie]

AMERICA...FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
Arlo Guthrie~New Orleans

[Songcraft]

"(We're Gonna) Bring The Country To The City" - Tony Mason

[luvie]

AMERICA...FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
Barry White~America

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?

[Kathy in Alaska]

I AM STUNNED!!! I have never really listened to Heavy Metal.

That was an astounding performance of the Star Spangled Banner! So much better than most “performers” these days. He sang it with such passion!! I’ve already listened to it 3 times.

And now I’m listening to his Amazing Grace, again, and am just as impressed with his passion for a wonderful song. And my screen is fuzzy.

Thank you, bgill...((HUGS))

[luvie]

AMERICA...FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
Benny Goodman~Swingtime In The Rockies

[Fiji Hill]

Here in Southern California, it’s still unusually cool. This has been the coldest year of my life. What ever happened to Global Warming?

[Fiji Hill]

We MUST have Kate Smith and God Bless America!! Thanks...((HUGS))

Her bestselling version--a Top 10 hit in the spring of 1939 that returned to the charts the next year to reach #5--and then charted a third time in 1942, reaching #23.

God Bless America--Kate Smith (1939)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Gonna have a big gathering of family for the 4th? All those grands are getting bigger.

Enjoy the weekend.

[Fiji Hill]

"Hold On I'm Comin'" - Sam & Dave

In 1982, I saw Sam Moore perform this live (Dave had passed on). He was backed up by Daddy-O, a sixties-style soul band, and they did a knockout performance.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yankee Rose...cool song. Thanks, Fiji. ((HUGS))

Same part of so Cal, but Mayfair.

[luvie]

Yep...my server, Filezilla, is sucking right now, too. I only have internet by using my cellular hotspot, and it doesn’t seem to work for music servers. So I’ll be back when things are back to normal. Phooey! LOL!

Yep....trying to breathe now, spel....*whoosh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Let’s Turn Back The Years...if only we could. So many proud memories and tradiitons destroyed in just a few short years.

Thanks, Songcraft...((HUGS))

[Songcraft]

It's amazing all the different kinds and varieties of concerts you've been fortunate enough to be able to attend in your life, Fiji Hill.   God bless ya, man!

(Do you remember if Sam & Daddy-O did this one?)

      "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" - Sam & Dave