A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-24 thru 06-26-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-20-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-21-05 ~ The American Idea (revisited)
By jwfiv
Presented by Billie

06-22-05 ~ A Ten Commandment Victory?
By Aquamarine

06-23-05 ~ Durbin says 'Sorry if I hurt your feelings, but...
By JohnHuang2
Presented by DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-29-05 ~ Hall of Fame #11

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[WVNan]

Say goodnight Gracie.

[LadyX]

I don't usually go to bed until 1 a.m. or later on *any* night, Sistah...while you hit "post" a time or two at night, and then run without looking at all the pings I send you...

(wish I could be there to hear your sermons....know they are wonderful)

[LadyX]

Oh, no, Billie!!

Signed off last night and dimmed the lights in The Finest Family Room, but *sumbuddy* crashed your birthday party - a tad late, mind you, but it looks as if he had a good time!!

Okay everbuddy, sumbuddy better 'fess up -

WHOSE KID IS THIS??!!
and when're yew coming to collect him?!!

[ The LadyX does not kiddie sit well..:)) ]

[DollyCali]

Good morning FRiends.. Been up and VERY busy since before 5 & leaving shortly for church & other activities..

Have a great Lord's day & remember, only 365 days until.. opps better not!!!!

(yes, Billie, I LOVED it...even though you didn't)

:-)

[LadyX]

You're leaving without the kid?!!

I was in the back fixing him breakfast, and he ate this with gusto!!

After he drank the orange juice (had to put it in a cup), he settled down with his blankie on the rug to nap....glad Mama_Bear had left this behind to use to cover him ...

Guess I'd better call the Police Department to see if there is a Missing Kid Report...sigh...just when you think you're through with such pesky challenges...)

Now, that call done, *I* need a nap!!
Be back later, heading to lie down next to him with my blankie --
..:)) -- please just step around us.

[Darksheare]

Well, since I don't have any kids..
I can't claim 'im.



Though I may not be able to deny having had an influence...

[The Mayor]

June 26, 2005

Love One Another

Read:
1 John 4:7-12

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. —1 John 4:7

Bible In One Year: Joel 1-3

Brandon Moody was attending his uncle D. L. Moody's church on Easter morning. The final scene in the impressive pageant was a depiction of Jesus' ascension into heaven. The actor who was playing Jesus was being hoisted by stagehands through an opening in the ceiling. But when he was halfway up, they lost their grip and down came the actor—thankfully uninjured. With amazing presence of mind, the actor said to the shocked congregation, "And one more thing. Love one another."

Love was so important to Jesus that He told His disciples shortly before His arrest and crucifixion, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another . . . . By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:34-35).

John, known as the disciple whom Jesus loved (and the man who recorded these words of Jesus), wrote much about love in his first letter. Several times in chapter 4, the apostle urged his fellow believers to "love one another" (1 John 4:7,11-12).

No matter what is happening in our lives, let's make Jesus' commandment and John's exhortation our mission statement: "Love one another." —Vernon Grounds

Lord, when I learn that someone is hurting,
Help me know what to do and to say;
Speak to my heart and give me compassion,
Let Your great love flow through me today. —K. De Haan

A little love can make a big difference.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Is Real Love?
The Compassion Of Jesus

[LadyX]

"Well, since I don't have any kids..
I can't claim 'im."

Tend to believe he couldna be yours, Darks,
since he adamantly refused to drink any coffee..:))

[Darksheare]

Wise beyond his years.
*chuckle*

[LadyX]

Thank you, Your Honor, for the Daily Bread.

"Let Your great love flow through me today."

Amen...

[LadyX]

"Wise beyond his years."

Hold on - that changes everything --
That suggests he *could* be yours!!

[Darksheare]

Naaah, he'd be drinking the coffee.
And then trying to chug the coffeepot.

[The Mayor]

Morning..

Heading out to Church and then campaigning..

[LadyX]

"Heading out to Church and then campaigning.."

God be with you, Rus, in all you do...

[The Mayor]

Thank you M'Lady

see ya'll later on..

[Kitty Mittens]

Happy Birthday Billie!

Thank you for the Ping, Lady Maggie!

[Billie]

Thank you, Colleen. That is so pretty - love the navy and pink combination.

[Billie]

Hi There Sara.. thanks for pix !! unless Billie has dibs on it , I would like the flag one.

Thank you for the pictures, anonymoussierra. You go ahead with the flag, Dolly! :)

[Billie]

Thanks for the birthday wishes, Nan - such a pretty bluebird!

[Billie]

Thank you, BIS. Hope you're having a nice Sunday.