Veteran's Hall: VFW Post 296

11/06/2026

Well now Comrade, here it is another Friday morning, and our weekend will be beginning soon. OOH-RA! And as we begin this Friday morning, let's take a few minutes before we begin our new day, given to us by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God the Son, and think about Jehovah God's forgiveness. His forgiveness of “all” our sins. Yea Comrade, I said “all!”

You see, the precious, pure, sinless, blood of Jesus Christ is sufficient enough, for the forgiveness of “any and all” sins! Hey, Jesus' pure, precious, sinless blood is enough to cleanse any and all sin because, the cross happened some two thousand years ago and all of our sins were still to come... Make sense??

Now that being the case, all of our sins, whether we committed them yesterday or today or have yet to commit them... They are “all” covered by His blood! OOH-RA!! I'm talking about past sins, present sins, and future sins. I'm talking about big sins, small sins, or medium size sins!! It makes no difference! They are “all” covered by the precious, sinless blood of Jesus Christ!

Praise God for the blood of Jesus that is sufficient to cover all of our sins, if we are saved! Big sins like murder. Little sins like gossip. Medium-size sins like losing your temper, and then saying or doing things you don't mean. They are all under the blood of Jesus Christ! We, the “saved” children of God, will never be held accountable for the guilt of our sins, "if" we confess them because Jesus has taken the punishment for us. OOH-RA!

Now having said all of that, read with me (1 John 1:8-10), which tells us. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us ”

Hey Comrade, being God's people does not mean “denying” our sins, but “confessing” our sins. Because you see all people are sinners!!! That is why Jesus had to die, He had to die because, sin is not completely eliminated from the lives of those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and are saved, Therefore, Jehovah God graciously gave His followers provision for the problem of sin.

John explained that God given provision in verse nine of of First John chapter one.. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Now to "confess our sins" means to agree with God that an act or thought was wrong, to "acknowledge" this to God, then to seek forgiveness, and to make a commitment to not let it happen again! OOH-RA!

If Jesus Christ already forgave all of our sins when He died on the cross, why does John tell us to “confess our sins?” So that God will forgive us? Because, the issue here is our “fellowship” not our “relationship” with Jehovah God. When we “repent and believe” in Jesus Christ, we become God's children “forever.”

He adopts us into his family, and no sin on our part, will ever cause Him to “un-adopt” us. However, a disobedient child of God cannot expect to have fellowship with Jehovah God. This is where confession comes in. And that Comrade is “the” picture!

Loving You In Jesus Christ
Simper Fi,
Chaplain David McGee

11/05/2026

November 6, 1854 ~ John Philip Sousa born in Washington, D.C. [17th director (for 12 years) of the US Marine Band, 'The President's Own'; composer of numerous musical scores, including 136 military marches such as ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’, ‘The Washington Post March’, ‘Semper Fidelis’, 'The Thunderer’, and ‘The Liberty Bell’; inventor of the sousaphone]

11/05/2026

Good morning Comrades, on this here Thursday, “Friday-Eve” morning.. This morning I am led of God to write about the “Christian Pruner.” What in the world are you talking about Chaplain, you may be asking?? A “Christians Pruner?” Well I am glad that you asked......

You see my beloved when a person gets “truly” saved Jesus Christ becomes our “Divine Pruner!” And we can indeed trust Him to skillfully, personally, lovingly, and effectively, prune, snip off the “vines” of our lives, according to His will, for our benefit. OOH-RA!

Now Comrade, while pruning, at times may be “painful,” it encourages “new growth.” Think about God's pruning of His Christians like this. .. The pruning or cutting back, of a vine is used mainly to control and shape the growth of the plant. Is it not? Which encourages “fruitfulness” by concentrating the energy of the vine into the fruitful areas of the branch.

And hey, sometimes the Pruner even cuts back a “fruitful” branch. Now with that thought in mind Comrade, consider Jesus' words in the Gospel of John chapter fifteen verse two... "Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit." You see every branch that does bear fruit He trims so that it will be even more fruitful." Do we understand?

If not then read with me the words of the prophet Isaiah in the book of Isaiah chapter forty two. “A bruised reed shall He not break, and the smoking flax shall He not quench: He shall bring forth judgment unto truth.” (Isaiah 42:3)

In this verse Isaiah described the gentle skillfulness of God's touch when he revealed, “A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not s***f out.” In other words, Jehovah God will not cut you back so much that you are broken beyond the ability to grow, nor will He “quench” you to the point that you give up and quit. So trust Him, Comrade. He’s been pruning for many, many, years. He knows what He’s doing.

Now I begin to close with this, the act of pruning appears rough, and unpleasant. The pruner, or vine dresser cuts back even “lush growing” branches, just as they are about to flower. You see, the “wise pruner” knows that good must sometimes be “sacrificed,” for better. Grape branches can grow very fast and very long. But as they develop length and size, they use resources of the plant that could be channeled into making fruit. You see, pruning “focuses” the growth and energy of the plant.

Hey, an abundant vine with little fruit has failed “its purpose.” Now for sure Jehovah God's pruning of our Christian lives can be “painful!” He may limit or remove achievements, objects, and abilities. OOH-RA! Now these branches being pruned may not be wrong in themselves, but God knows they will detract from our fruitfulness.

Comrades we must not resent, complain about Jehovah God's pruning. Instead, God's discipline should cause us to turn to Him with renewed desire to be “productive.”

Loving You In Jesus Christ,
Simper Fi,
Chaplain David McGee

11/04/2026

Well good morning Comrades, on this new day given to us by Jesus Christ the Son of God, God the Son! And now as we begin this new day I am led of God to speak on the subject of Jehovah God's power to “change people” and things, the power to change “anything and everything.” OOH-RA!!

Hey Comrades, do you know anyone who is dangerously in need of change? I mean if they don't change some things in their life, their future, looks pretty grim, bleak, and rough. Maybe this person is lost, living their life without Jesus Christ, without hope of one day going to heaven? Maybe this person is bound by anger? Isolated by pride? Depressed by worry? Consumed by jealousy? And maybe this person is living in fear and anger?

Comrade, if you know someone or someones like that and you feel that a change in their life, their way of living is pretty much impossible? Might we be reminded this morning that God’s Word has not lost its power since the beginning of time! OOH-RA!!

Hey, the same power that transformed Planet Earth from that which was void, dark, without form, and in an unstable liquid condition to that which was buzzing with life, clothed in beauty, and reflective of the image of God...... That same power is available today to change and fill empty lives!!!

Now having said all of that, let's take a close look at (2 Peter 1:3), where we read this. “According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.”

The word “His” in this verse refers back to Jehovah God, God the Father and Jesus Christ, God the Son, being one person, One in the same. God's “divine power,” the divine power that Jesus Christ shares with Jehovah God, is the power that is well-known to all “true” Christians, for it raised Jesus Christ from the dead. “And then the word “us” refers to all “true” Christians, Peter, and the other apostles.

You see Comrade, Jesus Christ's power manifests itself in the lives of “true” Christians. Jesus Christ has given us everything needed for “life” and “godliness.” The power to grow as “true” Christians doesn't come from within us, but from Jehovah God. Because we don't have the resources to live as he requires. Therefore, Jehovah God gives us everything we need for godly living. OOH-RA!!

There is no life so shattered and devastated that it is beyond God’s power to redeem and transform it. The process of transformation that always, consistently, and continually takes place through the preparation of the Spirit and the daily application of the Word is illustrated by what took place in the beginning of Planet Earth.

God’s power changed the earth in the beginning, and His power is available to change you, me, or anyone else today! Now Comrade, please do keep that in mind as you live out this day and the days to come. The future of America, as a free Christian nation does not look very good now, as so many are turning away for Godly living to sinful living. But if we God's people will pray and continue to pray for Godly change in America, then He will act. OOH-RA!!

Loving You In Jesus Christ,
Simper Fi,
Chaplain David McGee

11/03/2026

Don't forget to vote -- November 3, 2026

11/03/2026

November 3, 1964 ~ Residents of D.C. (District of Columbia) first allowed to cast ballots in a presidential election. [passage of 23rd Amendment in 1961 gave citizens of our nation’s capital the right to vote for a commander in chief and vice president]

11/03/2026

Now selling tickets for a holiday drawing for a outdoor screen and projector. Let us know if you would like one.

11/02/2026

November 2, 1783 ~ US General George Washington gives his ‘Farewell Address to the Army’ in Rocky Hill, New Jersey [this was the farewell order to the Continental Army]

11/02/2026

Well good morning Comrades, on this here Monday morning, given to us by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God the Son... And as we being this new day I am led of the Lord to look closely at and consider the subject of “Christian persecution” and how to be encouraged in the mist of that persecution... OOH-RA!!

Now my fellow Veterans it seems to me like many of those of us who claim to be Christians and even many who are “true” Christians love to cry “persecution” at the first sign of resistance to our faith in Jesus Christ and His teaching. Mainly His teaching of the fact that a person has to be “born again” in order to be saved and go to heaven.. OOH-RA!

But the truth is that throughout the history of the church, “true” Christians have actually taken pride in being “persecuted,” crushed, down trodden and abused, for their belief in and surrender to Jesus Christ and His Holy Word. This is for sure!!

This morning I was reading in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, about the first church in the city of Antioch. The unbelievers around them mockingly called them “Christians,” which means “little Christs,” or Jesus followers.... Now, the “true” Christians there in the church of Antioch did not argue against such a title, nor were they shamed by the title “Christian.” No, the church embraced the title "Christian" and considered it an honor to bear such a name. Now how about you, Comrade? Are you saved? if so are you ashamed to be called a “Christian,” a follower of Jesus Christ??

Now, for sure real persecution can be rough, unpleasant, and cruel. Yet it really is, should be, "an honor" to suffer for the sake of Jesus Christ. And while most of us here in the United States of America, will never have our lives threatened for our faith.. You can be sure millions around the world today who “really” worship Jesus Christ, it may cost them their very life. And because they “really” worship and live for Jesus Christ, they, many of them, will come to understand the “honor” of persecution. OOH-RA!!

Now having said all of that read with me First Peter chapter four verse sixteen.. “Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.”(1Peter 4:16)

Now in First Peter chapter four Peter, under the leadership of God the Holy Spirit reminded his readers that it was not “shameful” to suffer for being a Christian. Hey for sure, no one wants to suffer, and there is a certain amount of “disgrace” in any sort of public suffering. But to be insulted publicly for one’s faith, to be put in jail or hurt physically for being a “true” Christian, should “not be” considered a disgrace.” 'But it should be an honor! OOH-RA!!

In other words, those of us who suffer for our faith in Jesus Christ shouldn’t be ashamed. While we" ought not" seek out suffering.... Neither should we try to "avoid it!" Instead, the Apostle Peter admonished, advised, warned, taught, “true” Christians to keep on doing what was right regardless of the suffering it might bring.

So let's remember to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world! And pray for all of us here who face serious persecution, abuse, for our faith in Jesus Christ. And when persecution comes let's, consider it an honor to suffer for Jesus Christ’s sake because He first suffered for us. OOH-RA!!

Loving You In Jesus Christ,
Simper Fi,
Chaplain David McGee

11/02/2026

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