A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-13,14-03....Week in Review

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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To Our FReeper FRiends: We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. We thought we'd kick back on the weekends and simply review the features of the week. If you missed seeing them and want to say hello there now, feel free to click on the link to that particular thread. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today and tomorrow, please feel free to do that also. One of us will always be around to see the welcome mat is still out, and maybe even put fresh flowers on the table. ~ Billie

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


12-08-03........................................ Military Monday
By AQUAMARINE and BILLIE

12-09-03.................................... Oh Christmas Tree
By BILLIE

12-10-03......... Donaeus - The Exclusive Inquisition
By DANSANGEL

12-11-03...................................... John's Two Cents
"The Metrosexual Nine and Gore's Endorsement "
By JOHNHUANG2; Presented by BILLIE

12-12-03.......................... A Bracebridge Christmas
By MAMA_BEAR

Have a wonderful weekend!

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[Mama_Bear]

and have a great weekend!
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[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama and all.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Saturday !

[GailA]

Good Morning

Coffee's on

[GailA]

For those who prefer lighter eating

[The Mayor]

Neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. —1 Corinthians 3:7

We can plant the seed, but only God can give the harvest.

[The Mayor]

December 13, 2003

Let God Do His Work

Read: 1 Corinthians 3:1-11

Neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. —1 Corinthians 3:7

Bible In One Year: Philemon

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In our zeal to serve the Lord, it's easy to think that it's our responsibility to produce results. This causes us to place too much faith in our ability and too little faith in God's.

Paul observed this same tendency in the Corinthian church. Certain believers extolled the seed-planting ministry of Paul, while others favored the seed-watering ministry of Apollos. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul reminded them that it is God who brings the seed to fruition (vv.4-7). Yet Paul acknowledged that their faithful efforts were part of God's plan, "and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor" (v.8).

Imagine a farmer sitting on his front porch. You ask him what he's doing. He answers, "Farming." You ask him what he's growing. He replies, "Wheat." "But your fields look unplowed and unplanted," you say. "That's right," he answers, "I'm farming by faith. Believing God for a harvest." "But shouldn't you be doing something?" you protest. He replies, "I am. I'm praying and believing!"

This story reminds us that God won't do our work for us, and 1 Corinthians teaches us that the results are not up to us. The best way to serve is to faithfully plant and water the seed, then trust God for the results. —Joanie Yoder

God does not expect us
To make the seed bear fruit;
Jesus said to plant it,
And pray that it will root. —Pendergraft

We can plant the seed, but only God can give the harvest.

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Mama and all. Going to the mall to shop til l drop. Have a good day everyone.

[cyborg]

I was arisen by my cellphone and a Jehovah Witness already thanks :-)

[cyborg]

That is not Atkins approved...
(can I have one???)

[jwfiv]

G'day to all y'all in Freeperville...feels like a Saturday...)

[dixie sass]

MY HERO! Awwww, thank you Lori! I love Garfield!

[dixie sass]

Just what I wanted with my coffee - think I'll add some extra sharp cheddar to them! Thanks Gail!

[dixie sass]

...and maybe a Cinnamon Bun for dessert!

[dixie sass]

Amen. Ummmmm, second cup of coffee with the grits and bun - yummmmmmmm! You and Gail know the ways to a southern girls heart!

[dixie sass]

Strange looking cat, giggle. I've been posting articles so now I'm going to relax before I go and see what others have to say about them.

How are you today jwfiv?

[jwfiv]

I'm doing well, thank you, Miss Dixie...it may be a Saturday, but it's a work day, too...I'm gonna move slow and enjoy it.

A strange cat, yes...them 'roos are prood that the Almighty has quite a sense of humor...)

BTW, I forgot to answer your question from a few days ago, about the cat thread...I think it's purrrrfectly wonderful.

[Dubya]

Please read about Target

I received this by email.
DUB
By Dick Forrey of the Vietnam Veterans Association

Recently we asked the local TARGET store to be a proud sponsor of the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during our spring recognition event.

We received the following reply from the local TARGET management:
"Veterans do not meet our area of giving. We only donate to the arts,
social action groups, gay & lesbian causes, and education."

So I'm thinking, if the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and veterans in
general do not meet their donation criteria, then something is really
wrong at this TARGET store. We were not asking for thousands of dollars,
not even hundreds, just a small sponsorship for a memorial remembrance.

As a follow-up, I e-mailed the TARGET U.S. corporate headquarters and
their response was the same. That's their national policy.

Then I looked into the company further. They will not allow the Marines to
collect for 'Toys for Tots' at any of their stores. And during the recent
Iraq deployment, they would not allow families of employees who were
called up for active duty to continue their insurance coverage while they
were on military service. Then as I dig further, TARGET IS a French-owned
corporation.

Now, I'm thinking again. If TARGET cannot support American Veterans, then
why should I and my family support their stores by spending our hard
earned American dollars and to have their profits sent to France. Without
the American Vets, where would France be today?

Feel free to pass this along to whomever you want. In fact, Please do pass
this along to friends and family. I for one will no longer support this
retail chain. I will NOT shop in a Target store ever again..............

Sincerely,
Dick Forrey
Veterans helping Veterans