tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post3013737883658459479..comments2023-04-27T10:03:20.994-05:00Comments on fungle jungle: Love and Fearmushroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-8007983280800599882014-12-13T15:35:54.299-06:002014-12-13T15:35:54.299-06:00Betrayal, then changing the mind, but that is too ...Betrayal, then changing the mind, but that is too late.<br />That is fresh hell. Sacrifice, no choice, no one cares to do much but throw stuff, and stay away. That is older.<br /><br />Fear and hysteria are children of that. Welcome to your species. As it were.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-29602585622104094182014-12-12T22:28:18.475-06:002014-12-12T22:28:18.475-06:00That's one those things you write and have to ...That's one those things you write and have to stop and think about. mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-49013030216608359952014-12-12T18:22:18.362-06:002014-12-12T18:22:18.362-06:00Dante tells us that the deepest circle of hell is ...<i>Dante tells us that the deepest circle of hell is reserved for the traitor. In other words, that is the farthest you can get from God. So the one Person who will never fail you is God.</i><br /><br />Hmmmm, never thunk on that. I think you are right. Betrayal may be the worst of the worst. <br /><br /><i>Spoiler: I lived. :) </i><br /><br />LOL!<br /><br /><br />Ben, I too would like to hear this Thrilla in Manilla.<br /><br />(Geez, the coyotes are howling again! It's like I'm living in Transylvania.)John Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302615225311776021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-24981970931439466342014-12-12T15:07:06.493-06:002014-12-12T15:07:06.493-06:00Happy to be of service, and now we are all looking...Happy to be of service, and now we are all looking forward to one of your outstanding narrations. mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-80406652708261034072014-12-12T14:06:23.887-06:002014-12-12T14:06:23.887-06:00Ben, I bet that tale would make for a good blog po...Ben, I bet that tale would make for a good blog post...juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-82440554768016795232014-12-12T13:43:28.519-06:002014-12-12T13:43:28.519-06:00Thanks for the inspiration to the reminiscing, Mus...Thanks for the inspiration to the reminiscing, Mush.<br />If it weren't for this post I wouldn't have thought of that story. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-10964453166383171742014-12-12T13:40:33.669-06:002014-12-12T13:40:33.669-06:00Yes, it was in the Phillippines. Great, now I got ...Yes, it was in the Phillippines. Great, now I got a story.<br /><br />I love the Narnia series. The films weren't as good as the books but they weren't bad either. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-1594880479982408922014-12-12T12:52:51.066-06:002014-12-12T12:52:51.066-06:00Got 'em right where we want 'em -- I love ...Got 'em right where we want 'em -- I love that Britishism that the Edward and Peter use in "Prince Caspian" -- <i>I had it sorted.</i><br /><br />We've got these Syrians sorted. mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-60245621265111196432014-12-12T12:50:50.590-06:002014-12-12T12:50:50.590-06:00No, that sounds like a great story. A butterfly k...No, that sounds like a great story. A butterfly knife -- I hope it wasn't in the Philippines -- but I guess since you survived it was OK.<br /><br />mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-29755404947142046462014-12-12T12:12:31.282-06:002014-12-12T12:12:31.282-06:00I can't recall if I told that story, do you Mu...I can't recall if I told that story, do you Mushroom?USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-48055618276903759192014-12-12T12:11:33.422-06:002014-12-12T12:11:33.422-06:00Aye, I recall one rumble in the jungle that involv...Aye, I recall one rumble in the jungle that involved a butterfly knife and the guy attacking me knew how to use it.<br />I felt like Jack Burton in that airport scene. :)<br />Spoiler: I lived. :)USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-71005298266330753912014-12-12T12:09:17.411-06:002014-12-12T12:09:17.411-06:00Even when I was a prodigal son God had my back. Th...Even when I was a prodigal son God had my back. There's no other explanation for me getting through impossible odds relatively unscathed.<br />I thought for sure I was a goner on several occasions, but I was loyal enough, or stupid enough to stand fast and God did the rest. <br /><br />It's so clear now, thank God!USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-84375469980480600072014-12-12T12:03:50.910-06:002014-12-12T12:03:50.910-06:00God is loyal go us so we can be loyal to Him and t...God is loyal go us so we can be loyal to Him and to those we love.<br /><br />I hadta chuckle when you mentioned being loyal even in the face of a beatdown because I have been in situations like that.<br /><br />We got 'em right where we want them, LOL. Ouch.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-60807939092411861742014-12-12T11:58:55.493-06:002014-12-12T11:58:55.493-06:00To be, and go be, ha ha! To be, and go be, ha ha! USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-64385889749114943772014-12-12T11:58:09.718-06:002014-12-12T11:58:09.718-06:00I think it's crucial to gno that our pursuits ...I think it's crucial to gno that our pursuits go be virtuous do not come from us but by the grace of God. <br />Our part is to realize that and willingly accept it, because there's no way we can do that and transcend ourselves on our own.<br /><br /><br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5133335371844144872.post-24244650972005839482014-12-12T11:53:57.141-06:002014-12-12T11:53:57.141-06:00I’m reminded of that passage we’ve talked about in...I’m reminded of that passage we’ve talked about in 2 Kings 6 where we read of Elisha’s servant terrified by the horses and chariots of the Syrians which had surrounded the city. Elisha prays that his servant’s eyes be opened, and the man sees that it is really the Syrian army that is surrounded by the Lord’s host – a “…mountain full of horses and chariots of fire …” protecting the man of God. "<br /><br />I wonder if Elisha also said "we got them right where we want them." :)<br />That was an irresistable moment to say that. <br />Outstanding post, my friend! <br /><br />Also, thanks to you and John for providing that link to Father Stephen's excellent post yesterday.<br />The comments there were also quite good, as Father Stephen answered all the questions (even some rather annoying ones). <br />I like how he touched on virtues, and of course, said that all virtues come from Christ Jesus. <br /><br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.com