A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-25-04....Indiana, the "Crossroads of America"

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

If you would like to be added to the Finest ping list, we would love to have you! If you would like to be removed, let me know via FReepMail.

[Mama_Bear]

I didn't get a chance to welcome you yesterday, so I will welcome you today. We are glad you found us! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

I am off to bed. I'll be back in the morning.

Good night to all of our lurking night owls.

[JustAmy]

Wow ... thank you, MamaBear.

The Indiana Thread is beautiful. It is always interesting to visit new places and read some of their history.

Thank you, I enjoy these cyber trips.

[JustAmy]

Come to the Finest and tell us about your wonderful state.

Hookman .... how about sharing some of your wonderful photos.



Wabash River.
Photo by Hookman

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama.

[Pippin]

HOWDY EVERYBODY!!!

Welcome to my state!

I might have left Indiana when I was about 6 years old, but I still consider myself a proud HOOSIER!! :O)

Welcome to FR's Finest and FreeRepublic MrsMike31 and MrsTank!

Now off to enjoy my favorite state!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

[GailA]

Good Morning FRiends

Coffee's on

[dansangel]

((((((Mama_Bear)))))) - I love the background and border you selected for your wonderful tribute to Indiana! I'm *so* glad I'm not the *only* one that has no idea what a *HOOSIER* is! LOL!

((((((Pipster)))))) - didn't know you were a born and bred Hoosier. I lived next door in Ohio and found both Buckeyes and Hoosiers to be delightfully warm and friendly people.

(((((HUGS)))))) to all - have a great Tuesday!

To my speshul fuzzie brothah: [[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))))

To the world's most cuddly *curmudgeon*:
(((((((((skinny dood)))))))))))

And, last but not least, warm welcomes to ((((((mrstank)))))) and (((((mrsmike31)))))))

[Temple Owl]

Good morning Mama and FReepers everywhere.

[dansangel]

Good Morning (((((Temple Owl)))))))

Have a blessed Tuesday, y'hear?

:-)

[Mama_Bear]

The Indiana Thread is beautiful.

Thank you, Amy.

What a coincidince that we are celebrating the state that you are going to be winging your way off to today. I hope you have a wonderful time vacationing in Indiana.

[The Mayor]

Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? —Job 40:2

When you feel like complaining, think of all that Jesus endured.

[The Mayor]

May 25, 2004

Who Calls The Game?

Read: Job 40:1-14

Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? —Job 40:2

Bible In One Year: 1 Chronicles 25-27; John 9:1-23

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During an afternoon baseball game when American League umpire Bill Guthrie was working behind home plate, the catcher for the visiting team repeatedly protested his calls.

According to a story in the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Guthrie endured this for three innings. But in the fourth inning, when the catcher started to complain again, Guthrie stopped him. "Son," he said gently, "you've been a big help to me calling balls and strikes, and I appreciate it. But I think I've got the hang of it now. So I'm going to ask you to go to the clubhouse and show them how to take a shower."

Job also had been complaining about calls he didn't think were fair. In his case, the umpire was God. After listening to Job's objections, the Lord finally spoke out of a violent storm. Suddenly things came into perspective for Job. God was gentle, but He was also firm and direct. The Lord asked him the kind of questions that bring finite man back down to size. Job listened, gave up his complaining, and found peace in surrendering to God.

Father, we don't make sense when we complain about Your fairness. Help us to be like Your Son Jesus, who trusted You without complaining, even to the point of dying on the cross. —Mart De Haan

When troubles come and we complain
Because we do not understand,
The problem is our narrow view
That fails to see God's loving hand. —K. De Haan

When you feel like complaining, think of all that Jesus endured.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for posting hookman's photo of the Wabash River, Amy.

Hookman, I had forgotten that you are a Hoosier!

BTW, I just now became reacquainted with your adorable cats that you've linked to your profile page. Cute pictures! I especially like the background music you've chosen. The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies is perfect!

I hope that you will share more photos of your state with us today.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Aeronaut. Have a nice day. Fly safe!

[The Mayor]

Very nice, I've never been to Indiana..