A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...04-21-05...Hey, Dems! Filibuster this!

JohnHuang2; Aquamarine | JohnHuang2

[Aquamarine]

[Aquamarine]

Welcome to The Finest!
No need for Top 10 Reasons today, it's Thursday and we have JohnHuang2's excellent 'Two Cents' which is really worth much much more! :)
(A special thanks to Billie and MeekOneGOP for their help with the graphics)

[luvie]

Trying to make some sense from the Dems is driving me nuts!

.....they are just---Loons!

[Issaquahking]

Liberals -- who want judges to yank "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance, yank "In God We Trust" from money, free Gitmo inmates, kill the death penalty, ban wars, ban Nativity Scenes, ban all school prayer, ban school vouchers, legalize abortion vouchers, legalize cloning, legalize drugs, legalize gay marriage, protect kiddie-porn as free speech -- are very worried about judges with 'radical views'.


This radical supporter thinks Tuesday was a great day...lines were drawn in the sand. Dimowits and Rinos, hit the road... the conservatives are coming!

[Aquamarine]

Please remember to keep these brave men and women in your prayers.

God Bless Our Military ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; The Mayor and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation's leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son The Mayor........................niece LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.....................nephew ValerieUSA................2 sons Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................activve duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty StarCMC.........brother Atomic Conspiracy............half-brother....niece....nephew TexKat......son.....and stepson ODC-GIRL............active duty cookcounty................son Donaeus..............nephew thumperusn...........active duty katykelly..................son Notwithstanding.....active duty Lakeside................two sons Q6-God and twin brother...active duty cjk................active duty philman_36...........2 nephews Veloxherc.................active duty Its_me_K.E.T...............son mrstank...............husband Conspiracy Guy........two nephews eaglesiniowa...............son Don Simmons............active duty Leofl...............son bjcintennessee....son and niece campfollower...............fiance LakeLady....................nephew ProudAFDad ......................son MontanaCowgirlCop.........brother misty4jc........................husband mhking................cousin Old Sarge..................active duty Bykrbayb...........son Hope and Glory.............son ak_daddoo .........nephew Zechariah_8_13...brother-in-law and cousin nelibeli....................nephew bigghurtt..........active duty frankiep...............active duty

Pippin.......niece's husband Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons scubachick......husband gator girl............husband severa................husband, brother Hostel....................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son SpookBrat........nephew and cousin Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend Diver Dave.......niece, nephew deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel..................niece dixie sass.............nephew BeAllYouCanBe.........son AgThorn...............2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.................son kimmie7..............brother Spruce..............daughter visualops.................cousin Dubya...................nephew SunflowerGal..........grandson AF_Blue.............active duty Skimask.................son RoseBear...........cousin's husband RepubMommy.................brother Alouette..................son american_ranger..............son auboy..................cousin spotbus1.................husband jamaly............brother in law wingnutx........active duty chena....................... son LUV W......................son painter....................... nephew Ladysmith.........nephew and friend's son tina07................soninlaw's friend Katydidnt............son Colorado Slim........ nephew Tapatio..........2 nephews CGblue.....Active Duty sneakers..................son SilentServiceCPOWife.......husband Walkenfree..........3 nephews ... ..2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter ariamne...................2 cousins DirtyHarryY2K......daughter and soninlaw

[DollyCali]

After having power gone for a few hours it is nice to come back to find John's words of wisdom and so beautifully presented. Thank you both.

And the Rats are surely being challenged by our RINOs of late, haven't they?

I have emailed our dear sen voiny & called his office. Letting them know our disappointment is necessary.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Aqua.

[The Mayor]

April 21, 2005

Pass It On

Read:
Psalm 71:12-18

When I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation. -Psalm 71:18

Bible In One Year: Psalm 31-33

Getting older doesn't mean becoming obsolete. It can mean growing, maturing, serving, ministering, venturing, enjoying ourselves to the end of our days. "Old men ought to be explorers," author T. S. Eliot said. One of my friends says, "Have a blast while you last."

To idle away our last years is to rob ourselves of what could be the best years of our lives and to deprive the church of gifts God has given to enrich it. There is still service to be rendered and there are victories to be won.

Some older folks may not have the energy or inclination for leadership, but they are an invaluable asset to the next generation of leaders. John Wesley was asked what he would do if he knew he had only a short time to live. He responded, "I should meet with my young men till the moment came that I was called to yield my spirit back to Him that gave it."

The psalmist also desired to pass along his understanding of the Lord to others, and he prayed, "When I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation" (Psalm 71:18).

We too should remain open to being used by God to enrich others' lives. Our greatest usefulness may be to pass our understanding of God on to others. -David Roper

The longer we live, the more that we know,
Old age is the time for wisdom to show;
Who knows how much good some word we might say
Could do for the leaders of some future day. -Bosch

To forget the elderly is to ignore the wisdom of the years.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finishing Well

[GailA]

Good morning, another fine essay by our own JH2. The RATS are irrational.

[Aquamarine]

Dimowits and Rinos, hit the road... the conservatives are coming!

Really do hope so, if we don't stand up for our rights now we may never get another chance.

[Aquamarine]

You're welcome Dolly, glad you were able to get back online.

I was unfortunate enough to come home in time to see the whole sorted thing on CSpan, seemed like Voinivich was looking out for the UN's interest more than his country's.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Aeronaut.

[Aquamarine]

To idle away our last years is to rob ourselves of what could be the best years of our lives and to deprive the church of gifts God has given to enrich it. There is still service to be rendered and there are victories to be won.

Amen.
Thanks Mayor, hope you have a productive day.

[Aquamarine]

I really enjoyed working on this one. Had some help with that last picture, Meek supplied it and Billie helped me lift that image off a t-shirt. She always does such good work.

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy to help. :)

Good job, folks!

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Meek.

Thanks for the kudos and for your input.
I had saved the address to a Delay thread that had that picture on it but when I went to retrieve it the thread had been pulled. lol

[LadyX]

Ah - the Daily Bread Message:

"Getting older doesn't mean becoming obsolete. It can mean growing, maturing, serving, ministering, venturing, enjoying ourselves to the end of our days. "Old men ought to be explorers," author T. S. Eliot said. One of my friends says, "Have a blast while you last.""

How true!
As a 'Venerable One,' I've expresed it as
"If I'd known how much fun it is at this end of life,
I'd have gotten here sooner!"

Notice how God has drawn so many of His children to Free Republic, and to The Finest?
As in any big family, we do not always agree on everything, but keep Him in the center of our thoughts and activities.
I am truly thankful for the environment created that has such warmth and caring for one another - encouraging and supportive and enjoying our journeys - sometimes difficult and trying as they become at times - through this life.

We are indeed blessed!
Thank you, dear Billie and hostesses and hosts,
for being His instrument in building this room --

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning Lady. I'm very thankful for this place and all who frequent here.

Looking forward to your Dear John Letter. :)

[Darksheare]

Morning!

[Diver Dave]

Sen. Joe Biden, weekly co-host of NBC's Meet The Press, CBS's Face The Nation, ABC's This Week, CNN's Late Edition and FNC's Fox News Sunday, noted on Fox News Sunday that the stalled nominees are stalled only because of their "radical views" and that Bible-reading and church-going have nothing to do with it. "It has nothing to do with the Bible," he hissed.

Hmmmm. Methinks Joe ought to be spendin' his time in church rather than the prestituting himself on the tube on Sunday mornings.

Great essay and presentation, Aqua and John.