A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...08-12-04...This Space For Rent....again

Aquamarine

[Aquamarine]

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

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Hey Daisy Mae here. I was out sniffin around for rabbits when I noticed This Space For Rent billboard. Hmmmm...evidently JohnHuang2 and mom are both on vacation today (along with a few other regulars).

Since this space is up for grabs and Dog Days are over I guess it's time for me to do a little work in here in place of Aquamarine.

Now Weinie would have been here to help me out if she hadn't had to go to a better place so soon and Gizzy, well, he's just been layin down on the job (sez he's on vacation again).
Meanwhile I've been sittin here scratchin my head trying to figure out what The Finest crew would enjoy the most and knowing how much you all love being served breakfast AND luv Dubya I thought the perfect post would be for President Bush to come by and fix some breakfast for The Finest family this morning.

He seemed to know how much everyone at The Finest adores him and was happy to take a few moments out of his important campaign schedule to come by and fix some pancakes for us all! Yeah!!!

OK....so he cooks like a guy....that's a good thing! :)

Seriously folks, we need this man in the Whitehouse for 4 more years so PLEASE be sure to tell everyone that you know to get out there and vote this November!

Now I'm going back to what I do best, chasin rabbits and smellin flowers.

Anyway....
That's just my two cents worth ~ Daisy Mae

XOXOXO

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[Aquamarine]

[Aquamarine]

[The Mayor]

August 12, 2004

The Power Of Love

Read: Matthew 5:43-48

Love your enemies, . . . and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. —Matthew 5:44

Bible In One Year: Psalms 84-86; Romans 12

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Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of brothers Ivan and Alyosha Karamazov. Alyosha is a devoted follower of Jesus; Ivan is a skeptic.

As the story unfolds, Ivan meets his brother at a café. In an effort to undermine the faith of Alyosha, he recites a lengthy poem he has written about the Grand Inquisitor. In it the Inquisitor rails at Jesus for His decision to grant free will to human beings and thus bring so much pain and suffering into the world.

As the Grand Inquisitor finishes his argument, Ivan portrays Jesus as having no answer. Instead, Jesus walks up to the Inquisitor and kisses him. Ivan hopes Alyosha will see this as an irrational act. But as he finishes speaking, Alyosha, imitating Jesus, leans forward and kisses Ivan.

Alyosha's profound gesture completely changes the tenor of the scene, for it represents the triumph of love over doubt and skepticism. Love overrides every objection. No logical argument can overthrow it.

That's why Jesus calls us to love our enemies, and to do good to those who spitefully use us and persecute us (Matthew 5:44). Love, not rational argument, overcomes hatred. The goodness of God revealed in our love draws people to repentance. —David Roper

Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me,
Help me to see them as You do above;
Give me the wisdom and strength to take action,
So I may show them Your wonderful love. —K. De Haan

It's better to give others a piece of your heart than a piece of your mind.

[The Mayor]

That's really cute, nice job!

[ladtx]

Morning all. Haven't been around in a while. Been busy at work and moving into a new house. How 'bout a big hug from my granddaughter, Leila, to wake everyone up.

[GailA]

Good morning Aqua, another fun thread day. I brought the donuts to go with the coffee this morning.

[Aquamarine]

Alyosha's profound gesture completely changes the tenor of the scene, for it represents the triumph of love over doubt and skepticism. Love overrides every objection. No logical argument can overthrow it.

My Grandma taught me this a long time ago, thanks for the reminder today.

[The Mayor]

She is so cute..!

That's why you have been missing, you moved.
welcome back!

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning ladtx, it's good to see you and your beautiful granddaughter again.

Thanks for the hug (((Leila)))

[Aquamarine]

Mornin Gail. You remembered my favorite (lemon filled Krispy Kremes) :)

[lonestar]

Hey, Daisy! Chase a squirrel for me!

Weinie

[EdReform]

So precious! May God richly bless both of you!

[The Mayor]

[Aquamarine]

Thanks. I think this comes close to the perfect post, don't you? ;)

[The Mayor]

Absolutley!

[Aquamarine]

LOL

The truth is out there! :)

[Gabz]

SUPER!!!!!!!!!

Good morning!

[GailA]

My favorite filled ones are rasberry. I like yeast topped with honey glaze, chocolate and nuts best of all.

[Gabz]

she's beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gabz]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!