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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-22-04....Deck The Finest Halls!
Mama_Bear

Posted on 12/22/2004 12:04:18 AM PST by Mama_Bear



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.
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1 posted on 12/22/2004 12:04:19 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; Aeronaut; Aquamarine; azGOPgal; ...


I am sorry I don't have an elaborate holiday post ready for today, but I suspect that most everyone is too preoccupied with shopping, wrapping, baking, cleaning and decking the halls in preparation for Christmas to be able to spend much time here anyway.

I will be absent most of the day also, but will leave some eggnog in the fridge and cookies (and a pineapple pie) on the counter....and, of course, The Mayor will surely be here soon with his hot coffee to warm our bodies and some Scripture to warm our souls. Enjoy!

If you would like to be added to, or removed from, the Finest ping list, FReepMail me.

2 posted on 12/22/2004 12:05:22 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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3 posted on 12/22/2004 12:12:16 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Before I sign off, here's a Bear hug for you!

(((((((((((((Mama_Bear!))))))))))))

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! Later, friend.

4 posted on 12/22/2004 12:12:23 AM PST by JohnHuang2 ("You can get so well educated ... your thoughts become detached from common sense" -- Peggy Noonan)
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To: JohnHuang2
Before I sign off, here's a Bear hug for you!

Awwwww.....that's nice. Luv your hugs. Thank you.

And a bright and beautiful Christmas to ((((((you))))))!

5 posted on 12/22/2004 12:15:33 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: Mama_Bear

Please add my soninlaw's friend Jay to your Prayer For Those Who Serve, he's in Baghdad. My soninlaw is also active duty but stateside. Thank you very much.


6 posted on 12/22/2004 12:54:25 AM PST by tina07 (Bush/Cheney'04)
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To: Mama_Bear
Good morning Mama.


7 posted on 12/22/2004 1:30:12 AM PST by Aeronaut (May all the feckless become fecked.)
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To: Mama_Bear; All
Good morning FRiends..the coffee pot is on it's raining pretty hard here in Memphis with threats of that seldom seen S word SNOW in the forcast.


8 posted on 12/22/2004 2:45:02 AM PST by GailA (Happy Birthday JESUS! Merry CHRISTmas FRiends.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

December 22, 2004

Small Spark, Big Fire

Read: James 3

The tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles! —James 3:5

Bible In One Year: Micah 6-7; Revelation 13


In June 2002, the Hayman fire destroyed more than 137,000 acres of beautiful mountain forest in Colorado. Smoke darkened the skies, choking residents of cities 40 miles away. Thousands of people evacuated their homes, and millions of dollars were spent fighting a blaze that began with a single match.

Small spark, big fire. That's the way James described the damage done by our reckless and careless words. "See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. . . . It defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell" (3:5-6).

The Bible urges us not to underestimate the destructive potential of what we say. One incendiary remark can kindle an inferno of emotional harm. The best way to avert the flames of anger is to keep from striking that first match. We must let the wisdom of God check our thoughts before they leave our tongues. "The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (v.17).

As we draw on God's wisdom through His Word, we can smother the sparks of dissension and instead speak words of peace. —David McCasland

One careless word can be a spark
Igniting anger into flame;
It can destroy relationships
And bring reproach to Jesus' name. —Sper

Words can't break bones, but they can break hearts.

9 posted on 12/22/2004 4:10:40 AM PST by The Mayor (A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy)
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To: Mama_Bear

Posted with permission from the management::

Folks, our friends at Vietnam Veterans For Truth have done a wonderful job this year. They are the people who held the KERRY LIED rally in Washington DC, where many Freepers attended.

The folks at http://www.kerrylied.com are having some trouble, though. Through their attempts to educate the public about John Kerry and his slander of Vietnam Veterans, they have run up some operating costs that are over their budget.



You may mail a personal check (no corporate checks are permitted) to Vietnam Vets for the Truth, PO Box 49, Mt. Vernon, VA 22121.

Federal laws require that the name, address, occupation, and employer name be included with your contribution.

For credit card or Paypal contributions, press here:

PAYPAL link to donate to the Vietnam Veterans for Truth

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr


10 posted on 12/22/2004 4:44:43 AM PST by RaceBannon (Jesus: Born of the Jews, through the Jews, for the sins of the World!)
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To: Mama_Bear

Merry Christmas FRiends at the Finest!!!!

A Friend will be picking me up momentaily to go finish our last minute shopping. It will be the first time in nearly 3 years that I have had an opportunity to have a "girl's day" even though we have to be home by 1pm because of school having early dismissal for Christmas vacation.

Will be back later tis afternoon.


11 posted on 12/22/2004 4:58:42 AM PST by Gabz (Kinky Friedman for Governor)
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To: Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1; dansangel; Billie; Diver Dave; Kitty Mittens; The Thin Man; dutchess; ...

Good morning, all my fine friend. I've been here everyday but mostly just looking at the beautiful pictures. An update on my sister, Betty - this will be a long recovery period for her. She will not be able to walk for another 3-4 weeks. The surgeons are pleased with the results of her surgery. Hopefully, this long year of pain for her is over. She is already beginning to say that she feels good.

Both of her daughters and 5 grandchildren are here and will be till the New Year weekend. Last night she asked me to go get her a pizza. Just a little one, but she ate 2 slices and that was a great improvement for her.

I'll be leaving tomorrow for New Orleans to visit my family there. Am I ready? Not. But I will be.

My wish for each of you, and all who read this, is that you will have a very happy and blessed Christmas and that Santa will bring all of you exactly what you need.

I'll try to get back later today. Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday.


12 posted on 12/22/2004 5:37:14 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)
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To: Mama_Bear; Billie

Good morning and Merry Christmas to all!

Billie, I posted the pound cake recipe
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1305744/posts?page=249#249

Now I must go back to sort-of working- difficult to keep the mind on work when I'd rather daydream of plum pudding with hard sauce...yum!


13 posted on 12/22/2004 5:46:43 AM PST by visualops (It's easier to build a child than repair an adult.)
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To: The Mayor

So very very true- and advice that unfortunately has not been heeded by so many.


14 posted on 12/22/2004 5:50:08 AM PST by visualops (It's easier to build a child than repair an adult.)
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To: tina07; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine
Please add my soninlaw's friend Jay to your Prayer For Those Who Serve, he's in Baghdad. My soninlaw is also active duty but stateside. Thank you very much.

Will do, tina07. God bless them both and all who serve.

Pinging the others who have Prayer Lists for this thread so they can add to their lists also.

15 posted on 12/22/2004 5:57:52 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: Aeronaut
Mornin', Aeronaut. That's a pretty snazzy plane you're piloting today. :-)
16 posted on 12/22/2004 6:01:08 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: GailA
Three pots of coffee! That should hold us for awhile. Thanks Gail.

Here's hoping you get at least a few flurries. Sounds like your weather in Memphis is about like ours. They say it snows here on the average of once every seven years, but I've lived in this valley for over 30 years and have only seen it snow twice.


17 posted on 12/22/2004 6:11:44 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor. Your coffee is particularly welcome on this frosty morn.

Words can't break bones, but they can break hearts.

How very true.

18 posted on 12/22/2004 6:17:11 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: RaceBannon

Thanks for the link, Race. Sorry to hear about their budget problems. Yes, the Vietnam Veterans for Truth played a huge part in the reelection of President Bush. We owe them a great deal for getting the truth out here and keeping it out there.


19 posted on 12/22/2004 6:22:02 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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To: Gabz

Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful "girls day" out. Enjoy every minute of it. :-)


20 posted on 12/22/2004 6:23:55 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Merry CHRISTmas!)
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