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Show NEWS Feb. 15. 1991 seoys by Debbie Christiansen Hilltop Ttmes staff writer Just a year ago Americans were feeling euphoric, said a former Ogden Air Logistics Center vice commander at Hill AFB's National Prayer Breakfast observance. At that time, the Cold War with the Soviet Union had ended and communism was dying out in Eastern Europe. Today, Americans need to pray for peace and believe in the power of prayer more than ever. "I can't think of a more important time that we need to pray for America than today," said Brig. Gen. Charles E. Fox Jr., deputy commander, Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Canadian Forces Base, North Bay, Ontario. General Fox, who was Ogden ALC vies commander from 1987-198spoke Feb. 7 at the annual observance held by government and military lead 9, ers nationwide. Not only is the war in the Middle East worrying the nation today, but also new conflicts in Eastern Europe and reports that up to 15 nations will have ballistic nuclear missiles by the year 2015 add to the distress, he said. These worries are especially disheartening after the progress seen over the past year. Even though God and prayer may not always be recognized in this nation's "liberal" society, it is obvious that those two elements were a main ingredient in forming the United States, General Fox said. Citing Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Christopher Columbus as leaders who professed a dependence on divine guidance to some degree, the general said, "I don't think all these leaders would be praying if it didn't work... It worked then and it works today." The allied cause in Operation Desert Storm is a fast times of Storm, bring God into daily work Hill AFB staff chaplain The military members and civilian employees of Hill AFB are heavily involved in the fast-pace- schedule-drive- n d, task-oriente- d, support of Operation Desert Storm. Our base personnel value excellence, reward extraordinary effort and encourage total quality. 3 BOH n by Chaplain (Col.) David E. Engler H.'Jtop Times Many of our people work shifts to surge parts and accelerate repairs. As we rush to keep a breath12-ho- less pace with our friends and comrades-in-armour greatest need s, may be for a sense of the presence of God in the busyness of daily work. When we pause to listen, to wait, and to look for the beauty and deep meaning in simple events, we discover our Creator. just one. If Iraq's "ruthless dictator," Saddam sein, had his way and the means, he would destroy the American way of life, General Fox said. "We know more about Saddam Hussein than is being written (in the press)... When the history books are written, it will become clear that Saddam Hussein had to be stopped." Americans can't be blind to the fact that the country's "commitment to take evil head on" is going to cost us something, he said. The spiritual help of the people back home will play a big part in ending the war and bringing the troops safely home, he said. After relating several personal experiences, the general made the observation that prayer is also essential to individual peace of mind. "The most dangerous situation I can think of is not sitting in a foxhole... The most dangerous situation is a separation from God." COMMENTARY God is not always found on mountain tops or in places of worship. Often he is far closer to where we live and work, if we but take time to see him: Q A chaplain offers communion to a patient in the hospital. B Friends share their hopes and dreams over a simple meal. D An infant's shining eyes sparkle with love as mother playfully bathes the child. D A caring group of chapel volunteers provide meals to the hungry. B Service and laughter help mold a duty section into a community. These are places where God moves silently, but powerfully, giving faith, hope and love to ordinary life. In these seasons of the year, Lent, Passover and Easter, our faith communities remember the message of a God who gives so richly and generously, that life itself is transformed. "Taste, then, and see that the Lord is good.. .Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing" (Psalm 34). In vibrant faith, let us rejoice in this God, who still comes to be with us, meeting us in surprising places and times, all along life's way. ssvs IVfesil Deal USDA ONLY ((nY(T Regular IRIbeye SliSKul Bar Beverage qq) 0oqJ(2 CHOICE . Dinner includes your choice of Potato or Rice Pilaf and Texas Toast. Please, no sharing. Limited time offer while quantities last. GreatTaste, Great Prices, Great Wue 293 So. State Clearfield Hus- 773-999- 9 1991, Golden Corral Corporation |