A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-29-05....Hall of Fame #11

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[The Mayor]

March 29, 2005

The Forest And The Tree

Read:
Genesis 3:17-24

Blessed is the man who endures temptation. -James 1:12

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 11-13

All of us have been so close to a temptation that we've lost our perspective. It may have involved something as small as a rumor that we knew shouldn't be passed along, but the urge to gossip blocked out our sense of love and good judgment.

Adam and Eve faced a similar problem. They became so preoccupied with one plant in their garden paradise that they couldn't see the forest for the tree.

Just look at what it cost them. The Garden of Eden had been created especially for them. In it they knew no evil, no trials, no sickness, no death. They enjoyed the company of the Creator Himself. Yet they gave up everything they had-just to eat the fruit of that one forbidden tree.

Their mistake still plagues us. How often do we miss the whole forest of God's goodness for a single tree of testing? The moment of temptation seems so overwhelming, the idea so irresistible, our twisted logic so justifiable.

Think about all that Adam and Eve left behind in the Garden. Fill your mind with the truths of God's Word and rely on the Holy Spirit's moment-by-moment guidance and strength. Then you'll experience the lasting joy of God's blessing rather than temporary pleasure. -Mart De Haan

How To Handle Temptation
Seek God with your whole heart (Psalm 119:9-16).
Listen to wisdom (Proverbs 8:1-11).
Resist the devil; draw near to God (James 4:7-8).

Your response to temptation will make you or break you.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What In The World Is Satan Doing?

[The Mayor]

We are home, Jul is in bed doing just fine..

The doctor said that there was no problems and came through surgery like a champ.
So it is my job to tend to her needs for a week, and she of course is relishing the fact!!

Thank you for your thoughts and Prayers.

[Pippin]

KEWL!

[Diver Dave]

Will be prayin' for Jul's speedy recovery.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Miss Billie ... )

Back in the USA I am ... whatta wonderful time we had.

Ireland felt like home, the Irish felt like family.

Missed Brit Hume, Laurie Dhue, Dubya, cheeseburgers and the Finest, though .... I'm glad to be back.

Mr. Mayor .... thanks for letting us know about you dear wife ... I'll be keeping you both in mind ... take this opportunity to spoil her goooood!

Wishing all our Hostesses, and all Freepers, a very fine day.

God blesses America ... there's no place like it ... anywhere, anytime, anyhow.

[Pippin]

WELCOME HOME! :o)

[lonestar]

Good morning, Gill. But I'm a girl.

[lonestar]

P.S. That was from me.

Weinie

[Gabz]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that actually enjoys the slow loading of the threads because of dial up :)

Good morning all.

My computer chose to take a nose dive on me Sunday night so I am currently sharing my daughter's which hubby moved to my "office" this morning. Poor man tried so hard to fix it for me yesterday morning and again when he got home from work, to no avail.

At least we were able to determine it was not a user failure or a hard drive failure (thank goodness for that)......but as hubby said - he can't poop parts - so he got online last night and ordered a new motherboard, processor and assorted other things for it.

As I was not online yesterday - I hope everyone had a lovely Easter.

[jwfiv]

Thanks, Pippin ... it's good to be back.

[MEG33]

Wonderful news! May God be with her as she recovers.

[The Mayor]

Mr. Mayor .... thanks for letting us know about you dear wife ... I'll be keeping you both in mind ... take this opportunity to spoil her goooood!

I will !

Welcome home, hope you said Hi to all my relatives over there. Never been there myself..

Thank you Meg!

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, sweet ((Billie)). I've been missing all of you and your fine post. The reason is that I was in a car accident last Monday. My computer at home is down (getting a new laptop this week) and I had to wait until I came back to work to get caught up. I don't think that will happen any time soon but just wanted to let you all know. Other than a few bruises, I'm doing OK. And, I'm glad to be back.

[The Mayor]

Thank God you are OK, computers can be replaced, you can't..

[dutchess]

Hi Rus. You be sure to spoil that precious wife of your. Glad to hear she did well with the surgery.

[dutchess]

Howdy Texagirl. Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad is was not serious and glad to have you back!

[dutchess]

Hi finest friends. Enjoying a 60 plus sunny day in Ohio. Eveyone is walking around smiling, whistling....SPRING HAS SPRUNG!!!

jwfiv...welcome back to the states....I was in Ireland many years ago and can imagine it was just like home for you. Can't wait to read all about it!

dave...the picture you posted of Bailey this weekend was precious!

Have a great afternoon everyone!

[dutchess]

Hi sistah. Can't believe its time for another Hall of Fame thread. Where is the time going????? Got your freepmail. You'll have mail in a second. ((((billie)))))

[Billie]

A kite contest should keep all those idle paws busy. And just think.....no hi-line wires for the kites to get caught in. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Pippin - saw your note the other day about boycotting everything but the Dose and the Finest. There are some real doozies out there, aren't there.