A Few Of FR's Finest....Every Day....Weekend...01-03,04-04...Week in Review

Mama_Bear

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[Mama_Bear]

As we wind down from our holiday celebrations,
I wish you all a well-deserved restful and relaxing weekend.

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[Libertina]

Good night Mama_Bear. See you in the morning :)

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, ladies. One of those nights I can't sleep so I'm just looking around. I'll have to come back to this post later to see all the pretty pictures and animations.

You all have a great, safe, happy weekend. Hope I get sleepy soon.

[Mama_Bear]

You all have a great, safe, happy weekend.

You too, Texagirl4W.

It's about time to call it a day here. It's been a long one.

[Mama_Bear]

Good night and sweet dreams to you, Libby.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Saturday !

[MeekOneGOP]

Here is my latest completed Photoshop project ...

DR. DEAN GETS RELIGION ON SOUTHERN TRAIL
(devout liberal panders for Christian votes)
(Click here to see thread)

[The Mayor]

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new

A song in the heart puts a smile on the face

[The Mayor]

January 3, 2004

"I Smile"

Read: Psalm 118:14-21

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17

Bible In One Year: Genesis 7-9; Matthew 3

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A few years ago, singer Russ Lee came out with a song titled "I Smile." When you discover how his life was changed by Jesus Christ, you'll know why he sings a song that says, "I smile when I think about the way You turned my life around. I smile when I think about the happiness in You I've found."

When Russ was 17, his days were wasted on drugs, alcohol, boredom, and pain. His life was full of self-inflicted trouble and hopelessness. One day, while listening to an old rock song called "I Can't Get No Satisfaction," he realized that this described his life. Two days later, a friend invited him to church. There Russ heard that real satisfaction comes from knowing Jesus Christ, so he reached out in faith to Him.

So, what was the first thing Russ did after trusting Christ? According to the book Touched By The Savior by Mike Yorkey, Russ said, "I walked back out to my car. In the trunk was a garbage bag filled with drugs I had been selling.

I won't be needing these again, I thought, and I was right. I threw the bag away. From that day forward, God transformed my life from the inside out. I became a new creation."

No wonder Russ Lee can sing with exuberance, "I smile." Can you? —Dave Branon

BECOMING A NEW CREATION
Admit that you are a sinner and ask for God's forgiveness (Romans 3:23). Accept the free gift of eternal life, paid for by the death of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23).

A song in the heart puts a smile on the face.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mrs. Bear...)

Good morning to all the Finest.

Feels like a Saturday...yawn...maybe I should go back to bed.

Yawwwwwwwwwwn.

[Dubya]

I hope you don't mind if I pass this one on.

[deadhead]

Good Morning All. Happy New Year! Have a great day

[Calpernia]

Morning and happy weekend to all!

[Calpernia]

Is that a recent picture? She looks recovered from her eye...infection?

[Mama_Bear]

What a wonderful, uplifting message, Rus.

I have seen this exact same story playing out the past couple years in the life of someone very close and dear to me. To see someone you love turning to God and having their life turned around is a prayer answered. Now he is bringing the Light of Christ to others through his work with those struggling to find purpose and meaning in their life. It is truly a beautiful thing to witness.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, jw. Yawwwnnnnnnnn. You're right, it does feel like a Saturday and sleeping in is the perfect way to spend it. :-)

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning to you, Mama_Bear, and thanks for the weekend wishes. It's very warm here in Dallas, had to run the AC yesterday and will have to today as well.

We will try to relax and watch the Cowboys play ball tonight. What a toss up that game will be.

Have a great day, everyone.