A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-21,22,23-05...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


01-17-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

01-18,19-05 ~ W's Women (and the Inauguration)
By Billie



01-20-05 ~ New Doubts on Media's Plan to Ruin Bush Second Term
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dansangel

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12-29-04 ~ Finest Hall of Fame #10

[Billie]

And We've Got Him for 4 More!

[Billie]

It's the weekend and what a great week it's been!

[StarFan]

It has been a great week and ending on a wonderful note now as I watch the National Prayer Service on c-span. President and First Lady are a joy to behold.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[dutchess]

Good morning sistah! What a great day yesterday and now the lovely Laura and our beloved president are at the national prayer service. A double whammy for the left!!!! Have a great weekend!

[The Mayor]

January 21, 2005

Say So

Read: Romans 10:1-13

Let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. —Hebrews 13:15

Bible In One Year: Exodus 18-20

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Mel Trotter was a drunken barber whose salvation not only turned his own life around but also changed thousands of others. He was saved in 1897 in Chicago at the Pacific Garden Mission, and not long afterward was named director of the City Rescue Mission in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Thirty-five years later, at a meeting at the mission, Mel Trotter was conducting "Say-So" time. He asked people in the crowd to testify how Jesus had saved them. That night, a 14-year-old boy stood up and said simply, "I'm glad Jesus saved me. Amen." Trotter remarked, "That's the finest testimony I ever heard." Encouraged by those words from such an important leader, that teenager, Mel Johnson, went on to become a Christian leader in his own right.

Young Mel was encouraged to say so, and he did. Six little words, followed by an encouraging comment. A testimony and an affirmation led to a life of service for God.

Let's look for opportunities to offer "the fruit of our lips," to tell others that Jesus is Lord and that He saved us. Tell your own salvation story, and ask others to share theirs as well—as a "sacrifice of praise to God" (Hebrews 13:15). Whether we are children, teens, or adults, we who belong to Jesus Christ need to stand up and "say so." —Dave Branon

Tell me the story of Jesus,
Write on my heart every word;
Tell me the story most precious,
Sweetest that ever was heard! —Crosby

The more you love Jesus, the more you'll talk about Him.

[The Mayor]

I like my hat.. : )

Me and John share the same style..

[StarFan]

Are you watching the National Prayer Service on C-span? Rev. Mark Craig is giving a wonderful sermon.

[The Mayor]

No but I will turn it on...

[StarFan]

Too late. Hopefully you'll get to see the replay. BTW I believe Cheney came without money for the collection box and GWB gave him a 'loan', LOL. Cheney turned positively crimson.

[The Mayor]

Oh, I would have loved to have seen that....

[Billie]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (R) and first lady Laura Bush dance at the Constitution Ball in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2005. The ball is the first of the evening to honor Bush and celebrate his second term. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

[Billie]

President Bush (news - web sites) and first Lady Laura Bush prepare to dance with Army Spec. Jazmin Azcona, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Richard Devon, Hansen, right, at the Commander and Chief Inaugural Ball at the Building Museum, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

[Billie]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (R) dances with first lady Laura Bush at the Texas-Wyoming Inaugural Ball in Washington, January 20, 2005. Bush was sworn in for his second term in office earlier in the day. REUTERS/Jason Reed

[Billie]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) dances with first lady Laura Bush at the Independence Ball in Washington January 20, 2005. Bush was sworn in for his second term in office earlier in the day. REUTERS/Jason Reed

[Billie]

Wed Jan 19,10:01 PM ET President Bush (news - web sites), right, first lady Laura Bush and their twin daughters Barbara (far left) and Jenna (to her right) are introduced at the Texas State Society's Black Tie and Boots Ball the week's first inaugural gala Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2004 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

[Billie]

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and first lady Laura Bush, wave while daughters Barbara (2nd R) and Jenna (R) look on as they attend an Inauguration Ball at the Washington Hilton, January 20, 2005. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

[Diver Dave]

Gloating Good Morning, Billie.
It's not my fault. The mainstream media kept playing the President taking the Oath of Office and each time my smile got broader. (I have to admit that I did a lot of channel surfing just to watch it over and over).

[Billie]

First lady Laura Bush (R) is joined by her daughters Barbara (L) and Jenna (C) as they listen to U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) while attending an Inauguration Ball at the Washington Hilton, January 20, 2005. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Billie, everyone. I've been smirking since 11/02/04 and don't know when the smirk will come off. Maybe not for FOUR MORE YEARS. HOORAY !!!!!