A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-27-05....Hall of Fame #13

1 posted on 09/27/2005 5:51:29 AM PDT by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

2 posted on 09/27/2005 5:53:35 AM PDT by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...

September 27, 2005

David's Lament

Read:
2 Samuel 12:1-14

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. —Psalm 51:7

Bible In One Year: Daniel 4-6

cover You may already know the story. King David, Israel's most illustrious ruler, the man after God's own heart, became the seducer, the adulterer, the liar, the murderer—utterly pitiless and unmoved by his monstrous misdeeds. Israel's ruler was now ruled by sin.

A year had passed since David committed adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrated the murder of her husband. David deteriorated physically and emotionally. His gnawing conscience kept him restless and melancholy. At night he tossed and turned.

When David was brought face to face with his corruption, his defenses crumbled. He cried, "I have sinned against the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:13). And Nathan the prophet replied, "The Lord also has put away your sin." Despite the devastating consequences of David's sin, he was assured of God's forgiveness.

After realizing the extent of his sin and its consequences, David penned Psalm 51, a song of repentance and pleading for God's forgiveness. "I acknowledge my transgressions . . . . Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow" (vv.3,7).

Are you suffering the consequences of sin? Admit your wrongs and ask God to cleanse your heart. He will show mercy and restore your joy if you turn to Him. —David Roper

Our sinfulness can sap our joy
And make us feel far from the Lord;
Confession and repentance, though,
Provide the way to be restored. —Sper

Repentance means hating sin enough to turn from it.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God
Resisting The Lure

3 posted on 09/27/2005 5:55:40 AM PDT by The Mayor ( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)

'morning sistah! Another Hall of Fame...WOW...how time flies!!!!! Out the door for meetings but glad I was able to pop in and say hi!!!! ((((billie)))))

4 posted on 09/27/2005 6:01:18 AM PDT by dutchess

'morning rus. Hmmm, need both the coffee AND devotional this morning. Have a great day!

5 posted on 09/27/2005 6:02:30 AM PDT by dutchess

You too, I'm runnin out the door..

6 posted on 09/27/2005 6:05:09 AM PDT by The Mayor ( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)

To: Billie; dutchess; JustAmy; lysie; MozartLover; Jemian; kassie; Peach; snugs; Molly Pitcher; All

Simply beautiful Billie.. the Table in organized & easy to follow (and book marked!).. the pledge on of the best I have seen and a great, lover ping/greeting. Thank you FRiend. Hope to be back later some & visit..

Dog NEWS alert!

I think I am getting ANOTHER pooch today. 10 or 11 year old dog that the owners are "moving" & don't want a dog in new house. They intended to euthanize the pet who apparently spent most of his life in the basement. It is a boxer. Have not "met" him yet..

Please pray for us.

We are stretched physically, financially, & emotionally here already but I know I would not live with myself if that dog were killed.

And to think until 4 years ago, I NEVER had a dog before. We have had Oliver 4 years & Toby 3 weeks. They are doing fine together but it is more work. Another cat is pretty easy. Another dog is harder

I have done kitty rescue over the years & have too many of the Meow mix bunch here also

7 posted on 09/27/2005 6:10:14 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)

Bless you for that, Dolly. I'm praying the new addition fits in just finest.

8 posted on 09/27/2005 6:50:18 AM PDT by lysie

To: lysie; Molly Pitcher; Slings and Arrows; All

No, it's not a cat; it's...

A small, four-legged, fur-bearing extortionist.

A wildlife control expert impersonator.

An un-programmable animal.

A four-footed allergen.

A hair relocation expert.

A treat-seeking missile.

A lap-warmer with a built-in buzzer.

A small, furry lap fungus.

9 posted on 09/27/2005 6:57:21 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your s God is!)

To: Billie; ST.LOUIE1; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!!!!!!

10 posted on 09/27/2005 7:00:56 AM PDT by Pippin

11 posted on 09/27/2005 7:31:06 AM PDT by Kate of Spice Island (When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now I just "chunkydunk." Tyler, TX)

Good morning, Mr. Mayor.

12 posted on 09/27/2005 7:39:08 AM PDT by Billie

To: dutchess; ST.LOUIE1

Good morning! Yep! Another Hall of Fame. I hope that others will find it as useful as I do. It's fun to me to go back and look at some of the old threads. (Plus it's really helpful if we want to do a rerun.) :)

Gosh, this matches the butterfly I just posted to Rus. :) Wolfie has such good taste. :)

13 posted on 09/27/2005 7:42:47 AM PDT by Billie

Simply beautiful Billie.. the Table is organized & easy to follow (and book marked!).. the pledge one of the best I have seen and a great, lovely ping/greeting. Thank you FRiend. Hope to be back later some & visit..

Thank you for your sweet heart and your sweet words.

Dolly, you have such a kind heart. I can't believe that someone who's had a pet for so many years would just think it best to euthanize him rather than move him to their new home. At 10 or 11 he should still have a few good years left and to put him to sleep because they don't want to move him....:)

Sure, just toss him out, no big deal. :(

Thank goodness for people like you.

14 posted on 09/27/2005 7:50:45 AM PDT by Billie

Good morning, lysie.

15 posted on 09/27/2005 8:08:21 AM PDT by Billie

How cute - I'm not a cat person, but have friends who are and boy, do these descriptions ring true! :)

16 posted on 09/27/2005 8:12:49 AM PDT by Billie

Good morning, Pippin! Hope you have a great day!

17 posted on 09/27/2005 8:14:18 AM PDT by Billie

To: Kate of Spice Island

When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now I just "chunkydunk." Tyler, TX)

LOL at your tagline!

18 posted on 09/27/2005 8:16:38 AM PDT by Billie

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; DollyCali,
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.

gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey............................cousin
mystery-ak.............son, husband
Gogrammy...................grandson
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..............................son
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
ValerieUSA....................2 sons
Lakeside........................2 sons
LakeLady......................nephew
Spruce.........................daughter
Leofl......................................son
chena......................................son
Hope and Glory..................son
Philman_36..............2 nephews
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
TheMayor...............friends'son
homeschoolmama...........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
visualops..........................cousin
auboy.............................cousin
Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother
Colorado Slim................nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad............................son
Alouette................................son
Katydidnt..............................son
Q6-God...................twin brother
Q6-God.....................active duty
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
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
Old Sarge.................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968...............active duty
NoLongerFreeState....active duty

scubachick.....................husband
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
cookcounty.............................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
Doug from Upland............soninlaw
Himyar....................................son
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper....................................son
sheeza................................husband
kemathen7.........................husband
Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend
deadhead.............................cousin
JimRobinson...............2 nephews
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Consort........................2 daughters
Consort.......................son-in-law
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
dixie sass........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
painter...................................nephew
Misty4jc................................husband
Bykrbayb........................................son
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
nelibeli...................................nephew
Skimask.....................................son
El Gato...............................nephew
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
gonzo.........................friend's son
Socratic.............................nephew
jkphoto...............................nephew
LoneRedRanger......brother-in-law
Jemian...................................son
freema....................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
PreviouslyA-Lurker...........brother
kimmykay.................................son

19 posted on 09/27/2005 8:17:49 AM PDT by Billie

20 posted on 09/27/2005 8:33:21 AM PDT by PreviouslyA-Lurker (...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)

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David's Lament

Read:2 Samuel 12:1-14

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. —Psalm 51:7

Bible In One Year: Daniel 4-6

Read:
2 Samuel 12:1-14