A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-27-04....Political Pictionary, III

Billie

[Billie]

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

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Bush - Cheney '04

"Leadership is practiced not so much
in words as in attitude and in actions."
~ Harold S. Geneen, Former Chairman, IT&T

"The problem with political jokes
is they get elected."
~ Henry Cate, VII

"Victory goes to the player who makes the next-to-last mistake."
Savielly Grigorievitch Tartakower (1887-1956)

"It is possible to store the mind with a
million facts and still be entirely uneducated."
~ Alec Bourne

"The most disadvantageous peace
is better than the most just war."
~ Deciderius Erasmus (1466?-1536)

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music,
no choreography and the dancers hit each other.
~ Jack Handy (Deep Thoughts)

"He has the sort of face that makes you realize
God does have a sense of humor."
~ Bill Bryson

"Lust of power burns more fiercely than all the passions combined."
~ Irish Blessing

"All God's children are not beautiful.
Most of God's children are, in fact, barely presentable."
~ Fran Lebowitz (b. 1951)

Last, but certainly not least, I couldn't decide which quote to use, so I'm leaving it all up to you to decide....or submit your own. (Now, unlike our own Freezie's "contests", this is just for fun; the prize is your own satisfaction for knowing your subjects well. :)

1.
"Every one in a crowd has the power to throw dirt;
nine out of ten have the inclination."
~ Paul Aubuchon

2.
"Do you love me because I'm beautiful,
or am I am beautiful because you love me?"
~ Oscar Hammerstein, II

3.
"The mistake a lot of politicians make is
forgetting they've been appointed
and thinking they've been anointed."
~ Claude Pepper

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-26-04 Military Monday

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[Billie]

[Billie]

Welcome to the FinestFUNNEST!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Mo1]

2nd??


Morning Billie ;0)

[The Mayor]

The Lord showed him a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet.

God uses our difficulties to make us better—not bitter.

[ladtx]

My favorite poster.

[MEG33]

Love your Pledge!This is funny!I've been off posting to the Bush naysayers ,sigh.


........BUSH/CHENEY 04 FOR THE SAKE OF OUR NATION

[mhking]

Funniest? I don't think anyone has overtaken the "I have a scream" speech yet...

[The Mayor]

January 27, 2004

From Bitter To Sweet

Read: Exodus 15:22-27

The Lord showed him a tree. When he cast it into the waters, the waters were made sweet. —Exodus 15:25

Bible In One Year: Exodus 16-18; Matthew 18:1-20

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Joy and sorrow are often close companions. Just as the Israelites went from the thrill of victory at the Red Sea to the bitter waters of Marah just 3 days later (Exodus 15:22-23), our rejoicing can quickly turn into anguish.

At Marah, the Lord told Moses to throw a tree into the water, which made it "sweet" and drinkable (v.25). Another "tree," when "cast into" the bitter circumstances of our lives, can make them sweet. It is the cross of Jesus (1 Peter 2:24). Our outlook will be transformed as we contemplate His sacrificial death and His submission to the will of God (Luke 22:42).

Our pain may come from the ill-will of others, or worse, from their neglect. Nevertheless, our Lord has permitted it. We may not understand why, yet it is the will of our Father and Friend, whose wisdom and love are infinite.

When we say yes to God as His Spirit reveals His will to us through His Word, the bitter circumstances of our lives can become sweet. We must not grumble against what the Lord permits. Instead, we must do all that He asks us to do. Jesus said that we are to take up our cross daily and follow Him (Luke 9:23).

When we remember Jesus' cross and submit to the Father as He did, bitter experiences can become sweet. —David Roper

Lord, I've not always understood
What plan You have for me;
Yet I will glory in Your cross
And bear mine patiently. —Anon.

God uses our difficulties to make us better—not bitter.

[Billie]

Good morning! Good to see you in your spot!

[Billie]

2nd??

'Das you! Bronze for Mo! :)

[Aeronaut]

Good to see you in your spot!

I'd rather be lucky than good! ;-)

[Billie]

There's my coffee - now I don't have to go make some. :)

Thank you for updating us on your friend Russ. Sounds like he is making progress, slowly, and that's a good thing. We continue to pray for his recovery and his family to stay strong.

[Billie]

Oh, I lOVE that poster!!!!! It is priceless!

[MEG33]

"There's one thing Democrats and Republicans share in common...our money!"

[Billie]

'Morning, Meg - thank you!

[Billie]

LOL! Hi, there, mh! That "I Have a Scream" will go down in history, won't it?!

[Billie]

Forgot! That graphic is hilarious!

[Calpernia]

bump!

and goooood morning to the Finest!

[The Mayor]

"The mistake a lot of politicians make is
forgetting they've been appointed
and thinking they've been anointed."
~ Claude Pepper

My vote! They all think they are anointed..