A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-06-05....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

September 6, 2005

A Good Husband

Read:
Ephesians 5:25-33

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church. —Ephesians 5:25

Bible In One Year: 2 Chronicles 20-22

Early in their marriage, the well- known preacher W. E. Sangster (1900-1960) told his wife, "I can't be a good husband and a good minister. I am going to be a good minister."

Sangster was in demand as a preacher and lecturer and was often away on speaking tours. When he was at home, he seldom took his wife out for dinner or an evening of entertainment. Nor did he help with household chores. His son noted these failings, yet out of respect for his father he wrote, "If a 'good husband' is a man who loves his wife absolutely . . . and dedicates himself to a cause that is greater than both of them, then my father was as good a husband as a minister."

No doubt Sangster was committed to his wife, but I believe he could have been a better husband and a better minister if he had been more concerned for her needs than for his busy schedule.

Many people in responsible positions have demands placed upon them, some that are unavoidable. But if a Christian husband takes seriously Paul's instruction to love his wife "as Christ also loved the church," he will find ways to give of himself for her, even in little things. That's how Christ, our example, loved the church. —Herb Vander Lugt

A marriage that's neglected
Brings pain and bitterness;
But one that's daily nurtured
Brings peace and happiness. —Sper

Nurture your marriage and you'll nourish your soul.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
What Does God Expect Of A Man?
Building Blocks To A Strong Marriage

[The Mayor]

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; Dansangel; Aquamarine, 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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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty Bykrbayb.........................son Hope and Glory................son Walkenfree............2 grandsons, 3 nephews, 1 granddaughter ariamne.....................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin El Gato.....................nephew MississippyMuddy.............sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster......................stepson veeceeque................active duty freema.............. nephew and son Jemian............................ son Lone Red Ranger...Brother in law

scubachick...............husband ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...................son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Skimask.......................Son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa......................son auboy............................cousin spotbust1...................husband Leofl.................................son chena................................son campfollower...................fiance LUV W..............................son painter.........................nephew ProudAFDad......................son TheMayor....friends'son & nephew mhking............................cousin Misty4jc.......................husband Colorado Slim.............. nephew Tapatio......................2 nephews CGblue......................active duty ak_daddoo.........................nephew DirtyHarryY2K............daughter, son-in-law nelibeli......................................nephew bigghurtt...............................Active duty frankiep................................Active duty Palladin...............................grandson Gonzo...............................friend's son jkphoto............................nephew JRios1968..........Active Duty Azbushgal.....................son rahbert............................son sneakers……….son

[luvie]

God bless you for giving us this lesson in God's Word. If husbands would just obey what the Lord has said to them, there would be no more abuse or divorces (or at least not as many!) or unhappy wives.

How are things going this week? Is the weather good for your finishing the house project?

[The Mayor]

I agree with you 100%
Marriages have to be nurtured daily.

The house is just about done, flooring going in tomorrow.
I am stepping away for the next week, primary is the 13th
and I have got to focus on that.

They are moving in Wednesday, we will finish the exterior later.
I have to upload the new pics but new computer does not have a floppy drive..
I will figure something out.

[luvie]

Sounds like you are right on target!

Be sure to give us a full report of how the primary goes. I'm praying for you, Rus, that the people up there will understand what you could do for your county!

Look forward to seeing the pictures when you find the magic key! :o)

[Dubya]

Good post. we were married 51 years yesterday. Hi everyone. God bless you. I am doing better.
Dub

[LadyX]

Praise the Lord, Dubya!!
Have been keeping you and Eve in my daily prayers,
and am grateful your improvement continues.

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Fifty-one wonderful years together, eh?
May the Lord bless you both abundantly.

[deadhead]

God Bless our Military, those home and abroad.

God Bless America

Hi Dubya, nice to see you
Happy Anniversary to you and your dear wife, Eve. Happy that you are doing better

My thoughts and prayers are with all ~deadhead~

Two women are rescued by a U.S. Navy helicopter Monday, in New Orleans.
AP photo

[LadyX]

Just another week until the Primary?!
You know we here at The Finest have been lifting you and Jul in prayers all along, and are so proud of your commitment despite "the odds."

My prayers are that you will be a modern day Joshua,
God giving you victory then, and in the Election.

Hugs,
M

[LadyX]

And Lord, bless those who defend her,
and their families.
Amen

[deadhead]

That is a lovely graphic, and of course, I share your sentiments. Getting late, good night. Blessings to you an yours.

[The Mayor]

Happy belated Anniversary Mr and Mrs Dubya!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Maggie!

Prayers have been carrying us thru.

[Gabz]

Good night, Good morning.

School starts here tomorrow - even mommy needs to get to bed for that, because even mommy has to be up and (at least semi) functioning before the bus arrives. Then I will head back to bed and then back here :)

[The Mayor]

Our Military at work here and at abroad..

God Bless them all.
Thanks Colleen.!

[The Mayor]

Starts here wednesday..

G'Night Gabz

[Colonial Warrior]

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR PRESIDENT

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THE PARABLE OF THE FENCE

Once upon a time there was a little boy who was talented, creative, handsome, and extremely bright. A natural leader. The kind of person everyone would normally have wanted on their team or project. But he was also self-centered and had a very bad temper. When he got angry, he usually said, and often did, some very hurtful things. In fact, he seemed to have little regard for those around him. Even friends. So, naturally, he had few. "But," he told himself, "that just shows how stupid most people are!"

As he grew, his parents became concerned about this personality flaw, and pondered long and hard about what they should do. Finally, the father had an idea. And he struck a bargain with his son. He gave him a bag of nails, and a BIG hammer. "Whenever you lose your temper," he told the boy, "I want you to really let it out. Just take a nail and drive it into the oak boards of that old fence out back. Hit that nail as hard as you can!"

Of course, those weathered oak boards in that old fence were almost as tough as iron, and the hammer was mighty heavy, so it wasn't nearly as easy as it first sounded. Nevertheless, by the end of the first day, the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. (That was one angry young man!) Gradually, over a period of weeks, the number dwindled down. Holding his temper proved to be easier than driving nails into the fence! Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all. He felt mighty proud as he told his parents about that accomplishment.

"As a sign of your success," his father responded, "you get to PULL OUT one nail. In fact, you can do that each day that you don't lose your temper even once."

Well, many weeks passed. Finally one day the young boy was able to report proudly that all the nails were gone.

At that point, the father asked his son to walk out back with him and take one more, good look at the fence. "You have done well, my son," he said. "But I want you to notice the holes that are left. No matter what happens from now on, this fence will never be the same. Saying or doing hurtful things in anger produces the same kind of result. There will always be a scar. It won't matter how many times you say you're sorry, or how many years pass, the scar will still be there. And a verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. People are much more valuable than an old fence. They make us smile. They help us succeed. Some will even become friends who share our joys, and support us through bad times. And, if they trust us, they will also open their hearts to us. That means we need to treat everyone with love and respect. We need to prevent as many of those scars as we can."

A most valuable lesson, don't you think? And a reminder most of us need from time to time. Everyone gets angry occasionally. The real test is what we DO with it. Scripture recognizes this when it cautions us, "Be angry and do not sin." (Ephesians 4:26) And an old Hebrew proverb (18:19) reminds us, "A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle."

If we are wise, we will spend our time building bridges rather than barriers in our relationships.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

May God Bless Our Great Nation and give our President the guidance and wisdom to pull us through this perilous time for our neighbors. May God Bless our Troops and provide his protection against our enemies who may plan attacks during this time of chaos. God we ask if it be your will that You blind and strike dumb those who plot against us and harbor evil against the United States. Amen.

[tuliptree76]

Hi everyone,

I'm behind in my pings, so I'm not sure if you all got word of this on another thread. This was posted earlier tonight. Kitty Mittens needs our prayers.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/1478172/posts?page=1

[luvie]

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A PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS

Today as I knelt in prayer,
I asked my Holy Father for
angels to guide your way,
To protect you, to watch
over you both night and day.

To cover you with His precious
love and keep you from all harm,
To light your path when the way is dark
and when it's cold to keep you warm.

For you are an American soldier,
defending freedom with your life,
Leaving behind a family, children,
a husband or a wife.

But you are a true patriot,
guarding our country no matter the price,
A proud American, ready to
make the ultimate sacrifice.

So if you feel a gentle caress
or the brush of velvet wings,
You will know that angels hover
over you and they were sent by the
King of Kings!!


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