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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-29 & 30-05...Let the Holidays Begin
Billie
Posted on 11/29/2005 5:59:05 AM PST by Billie
Edited on 11/29/2005 9:43:10 AM PST by Admin Moderator.
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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~
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Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us again! This past weekend began the busiest time of the year for most of us - from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. About this time three years ago - our first Christmas at the Finest - we asked for help from our readers in guest-writing a holiday thread, and your response warmed our hearts; you were such a big help to us, and got us through a very busy time with fun, interesting, and unique holiday threads. We appreciate you and couldn't do it without your support!
As I did last year, I'm posting the links to all our previous Holiday Threads - from 2002 , 2003, and 2004. Hope you enjoy them - you may even see yourself there!
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: christmas; freepers; fun; holidays; military; patriotic; surprises; troopsupport; veterans
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posted on
11/29/2005 5:59:08 AM PST
by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; ...
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:00:19 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
Good Morning Billie.
Wonderful thread.I love your layout of your table.
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:09:33 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Tony Snow and Mark Levin fan)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; deadhead; Diver Dave; GailA; ...
November 29, 2005
Accident Or Design?
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19:1
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The Bible opens with this magnificent statement: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). How simple those words are and yet how fathomless!
Dyson Freeman, one of today's most brilliant scientists, writes that nature's laws are marked by "the greatest mathematical simplicity and beauty."
While I am not a scientist or a mathematician, I am intrigued by this statement. If there is no Designerno Creator Godhow is it that our universe can be a law-abiding system marked by beauty and simplicity? I wonder, why isn't our universe in chaos?
The only reasonable explanation to me is the God of the Bible. As it says in Romans 1:20, "Since the creation of the world [God's] invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that [we] are without excuse."
If it's only the reality of God's existence that explains the whole universe, that must also be true of our lives. We are not accidents but creatures designed by a Maker of limitless power and wisdom. Look for Him in what He has designedyou'll see Him there. Vernon Grounds
So much about His character
God wanted to impart;
Creation shows His handiwork
His Son reveals His heart. Hess
The design of creation points to the Master Designer.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know There Is A God?
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:13:07 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; Aquamarine
Good morning! Thank you - I love going back to all the holiday threads. Think Aqua said it best: "Seems as though we do our best work at Christmastime."
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:15:14 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
I am getting ready to look at some of the older threads.
I think Aqua might be right.:)
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:17:01 AM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Tony Snow and Mark Levin fan)
To: Billie; DollyCali; LaineyDee; Goodgirlinred; Alamo-Girl; The Mayor
One of my favorite Christmas Carols sung by Twila Paris
from her Christmas CD, "its the thought",
which BTW is one of my favorite Christmas CD's!
IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER
In the bleak midwinter
Frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron
Water like a stone
Snow had fallen snow on snow
Snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter
So long ago
What I give him
Poor as I am
If I were a shepherd
I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man
I would do my part
Yet what can I give him
Give my heart
In the bleak midwinter
Frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron
Water like a stone
Snow had fallen snow snow
Snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter
So long ago
Music: Twila Paris
COMPOSER: Gustav Holst, Christina Rossetti
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:26:16 AM PST
by
apackof2
(I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American. Daniel Webster)
To: Billie
Billie how festive.. how beautiful.. How YOU! and what a nice touch on the pledge.. old timey post card & english script..
thank you for the walk down memory lane for Holidays past at the Finest. I cant look now(well can, but shouldnt).. but will definitely take a long fun look over the next two days.
I thnk each year we do this past years thread it should be a two day thread to do it justice for all to take time to check things out etc. Turned out that way anyway. thanks for covering..
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:32:28 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: apackof2
That is lovely. do you have a link for music?
I like Christina Rossetti's work.
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:49:59 AM PST
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
To: DollyCali
do you have a link for music?No sorry I don't
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:53:39 AM PST
by
apackof2
(I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American. Daniel Webster)
To: Billie
Ah sistah...What a wonderful way to enter the holiday season! And talk about a trip down memory lane! (are we getting old or what :o) ) I'm sure this will put all our Finest friends "in the mood" ((((billie))))) Now off to work (bah humbug! :o) )
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posted on
11/29/2005 6:57:18 AM PST
by
dutchess
To: dutchess; Billie; The Mayor; DollyCali; All
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posted on
11/29/2005 7:04:03 AM PST
by
Pippin
(You're a wizard, George!)
To: Pippin
Good Morning, Pippin.
It is good to hear your perky, impetuous, piping this morning. Like hearing a songbird in midwinter.
Enjoy your morning!
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:05:51 AM PST
by
NicknamedBob
(If I were not a husband and father, I might be wealthier, but I wouldn't be richer.)
To: NicknamedBob
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:07:53 AM PST
by
Pippin
(You're a wizard, George!)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Rus, thank you - I like today's words to start our day.
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:23:30 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Mrs.Nooseman
I think Aqua might be right.:) And we've only just begun. We have a beautiful line-up for this year, too. :)
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:26:07 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:33:13 AM PST
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
To: Billie; Mrs.Nooseman
Thank you - I love going back to all the holiday threads. Think Aqua said it best: "Seems as though we do our best work at Christmastime." And I should add - what alot of work we've all done here over the years. Thanks for supplying the links, it's fun to go back and reminisce.
Love what you created today, the poinsettia's are so pretty, I bought my first one yesterday.
To: Billie
It's too cold to come out & FReep...
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:48:45 AM PST
by
PreviouslyA-Lurker
(...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
To: Billie
Beautiful thread , Billie..Thank you!
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posted on
11/29/2005 8:50:33 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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