Tuesday, January 29, 2008

As far as the sunrise is from the sunset














Sunrise at Andrea
Sunset at Warrior

Psalm 103 (The Message )
A David Psalm
1 -2 O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I'll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God, don't forget a single blessing!


3 -5 He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you're always young in his presence.


6 -18 God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet. He showed Moses how he went about his work, opened up his plans to all Israel. God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he's rich in love. He doesn't endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever. He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve, nor pay us back in full for our wrongs. As high as heaven is over the earth, so strong is his love to those who fear him. And as far as sunrise is from sunset, he has separated us from our sins. As parents feel for their children, God feels for those who fear him. He knows us inside and out, keeps in mind that we're made of mud. Men and women don't live very long; like wildflowers they spring up and blossom, But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly, leaving nothing to show they were here. God's love, though, is ever and always, eternally present to all who fear him, Making everything right for them and their children as they follow his Covenant ways and remember to do whatever he said.


19 -22 God has set his throne in heaven; he rules over us all. He's the King! So bless God, you angels, ready and able to fly at his bidding, quick to hear and do what he says. Bless God, all you armies of angels, alert to respond to whatever he wills. Bless God, all creatures, wherever you are— everything and everyone made by God.
And you, O my soul, bless God!
1ST AD Update in Northern Iraq

WARRIOR VISIONS (1/10 MTN in Northern Iraq)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Transforming Today’s Combat Operations
MercyMe -God With Us

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Matthew and Cyndi at Fort Drum- our heart of hearts

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble"(Ps 46:1)

"what gives me repose in all things, is the thought of their being His appointment.
I doubt not that the same God who has in mercy ordered so many events for so long a course of time,will never fail to overrule (i.e.. oversee or sustain) ALL things both for my family and myself."(William Wilberforce)

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Operation Courage Harvest


"For the LORD your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete." Deut: 16:15


"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Josh 1:9

KIRKUK, Iraq - The 1-10th Mountain Division's

http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Military_News_1/Iraqi-Army-Coalition-Forces-find-caches-detain-terrorist13760.shtml

1st BCT update from Iraq1/11/2008 4:09 PMBy: Amy Ohler

http://news10now.com/content/all_news/watertownnorth_country/?ArID=132806&Se

Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.

http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-31352620080111

Saturday, December 22, 2007

Christmas -2007 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another (John 1:16)










Kirkuk, Iraq 2007


Christmas 2006 Matt and Cyndi you are a blessing.





Presidential Message to the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces

On behalf of a grateful Nation, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays.
In this season of giving, we remember our duty to others, and we see that sense of duty fulfilled in the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform. Our country owes you a debt of gratitude for your courage and resolve to serve the cause of peace. Americans are proud of your dedicated service, and I am proud to be the Commander in Chief of the greatest force for freedom in the history of the world.
Our Nation is thankful for the many sacrifices you and your families make every day. During the holidays and throughout the coming year, we ask the Almighty to bestow His protection and care on you and your loved ones. We pray for your safety and for liberty, justice, and peace on Earth.
Laura and I wish you a joyful holiday season. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071221-2.html

“From His Fullness We Have All Received Grace upon Grace”
John 1:14-16:
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. . . . And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.

A Christmas Meditation on John 1:14-16 by John Piper

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2007/2545_From_His_Fullness_We_Have_All_Received_Grace_upon_Grace/

Friday, December 14, 2007

"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,.." Ps 121: 8

Sgt Mwenyiley

Gen. David Petraeus, the commanding general of Mulit-National Force - Iraq recognizes Scotland Neck, N.C. native Pfc. Linwood R. Letchworth, fire support specialist, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-10th Mountain Division, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, for his part in "saving the life of an Air Force EOD technician" with his coin of excellence during a visit to Forward Operating Base Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq, Dec. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret C. Nelson, 115th MPAD)




Some Scripture and quotes from The Life of William Wilberforce:

How grateful ought I to be for this protecting providence
of a gracious God.


"There are times when we know, of a certainty, that God has been watching over and protecting us.
It is then that we understand, in many ways that are new to us and twice-blessed, what the Scripture means
when it declares:

`for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.' (Heb 13:5).

"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,
and even for evermore.' (Psalm 121:8)


Friday, December 7, 2007

Warrior Report #2 from Kirkuk


Matt with his fellow Charlie Company officers and our friends.


Freedom Chapel in Kirkuk, Iraq

Cynthia on minute 2:52 of this You tube video Warrior Report #2

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ETSR2p-fuQw&feature=related

Friday, November 23, 2007

Warrior Report #1- Kirkuk

We are proud of you,Matt and Cyndi and 10th Mountain 1BCT
It is worth it! Thank you for your sacrifice! Surge on!












Warrior Report #1

-1BCT 10MTN from Kuwait to Kirkuk
-Chuck Norris visits in Kuwait

http://youtube.com/watch?v=23oSNheT3i8



1BSTB 10th Mountain Division
1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
(John 16:33)

"-We remember."
Pfc. Adam J. Muller
Sgt. Derek T. Stenroos
Staff Sgt. John D. Linde

10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team
Staff Sgt. Carletta S. Davis

http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/installation/pao/casualties/

9/4/07 Deployment -1BSTB 10th Mtn- Video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-7_C1bu6hqg&feature=related


You Never Let Go - song by Matt Redman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIAdgLR1ZGw

You Never Let Go by Matt Redman

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?

(Chorus:)
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me

And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth

(Chorus)
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You