A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-07-06....Welcome ~ Ain't Got No Theme

Billie

[Billie]

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

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ood morning, FRiends.   I have often wished I had a *generic* table to post on days when I'm short of time,   or low on creativity, and can't think of a theme or can't find the right graphics when I *have* a theme.   So, here it is - I made one - and you will probably see it again 'cause it just says WELCOME!

I'm calling it my "Ain't Got No Theme" (sorta)  or  "Ain't Got No Graphics" (sorta) table.  When you see it, you will know it's one or the other - or BOTH!   Do hope you'll stop in, have a cup of coffee, share your thoughts, pick a theme, post a picture, offer a suggestion for a future theme, offer to WRITE a future thread, or just wave as you drive by. :)

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-06-06 Military Monday

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

[Billie]

[Billie]

[The Mayor]

February 7, 2006

As Stubborn As Prunes

Read:
Psalm 32:8-11

Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle. —Psalm 32:9

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 24:1-28

At a Colorado ranch where I once worked, we had a mule named Prunes. He was big, strong, and intelligent. He was also the ringleader of a small band of horses that regularly escaped from the corral.

One evening we hid near the barn to see how they got out. Just before dark Prunes approached the gate, flipped up the latch with his nose, and then knocked his head against the lever. The gate swung open and Prunes gave a satisfied snort as he and his friends trotted off to freedom.

Prunes was smart, but he was also stubborn, and only a strong, skilled rider could control him. Perhaps the psalmist had known an animal like that when he wrote: "Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you" (Psalm 32:9).

The Lord longs to lead His children in a much different way: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye" (v.8). Just a glance from the Lord is enough to keep an obedient, cooperative Christian on the right trail. It takes a bit and bridle to direct a stubborn mule.

Which will it be for us today? —David McCasland

We need God's guidance from above,
His daily leading and His love;
And as we trust Him for direction,
To our course He'll give correction. —Fitzhugh

To avoid going wrong, follow God's leading.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know What God Wants Me To Do?

[Pippin]

Makes no sense!

Good morning Billie!

The theme for today should be........

It's Great to be ME day! :o)

[MEG33]

Good morning!

[Pippin]

Hi, Meg!

Don't you look pretty! :o)

[MEG33]

;)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Good Morning Billie :)
You even make themeless, a beautiful thread. :)

[Billie]

Morning, Mayor.

[NicknamedBob]

No theme, eh? Well, then, this should fit right in ...

The Curse of Gentlemania

I had two dogs who got along okay.
They’d eat, and bark, and sleep all day,
But one of them had a problem, because he was a male.
He let his little friend be boss, as he would droop his tail.

His heart was that of a lion. He’d tackle any beast,
Except the one who was his pal, the one he feared the least.
For she was so much smaller, he could have ruled by fear,
But he, you see, was a gentleman, she ruled by being near.

They had a favorite napping spot. The rule was “First comes first.”
Then all she’d do is stare at him, and he’d develop thirst.
He’d move away to get a drink, and she’d take the favored spot.
He’d curl up on the floor somewhere, while she occupied his cot.

Now this was amazing to witness, the big guy would yield to the frail.
He must have known he was stronger, but something else would prevail.
If ever the two had tangled, her chances would have been slim,
But he, you see, was a gentleman, and I learned a lot from him.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 5, 2006

[MEG33]

Herding Cats video
Move your coffee cups to a safe place.

[MEG33]

Thank you!

[Aquamarine]

LOL, funny stuff MEG.

I'm gonna round Daisy Mae up in a minute and give her a bath.

[Billie]

Makes no sense! The theme for today should be........

It's Great to be ME day! :o)

That's good, Pip. Today can be whatever anyone wants it to be. Chat away - I didn't have a new opening prepared for today so fell back on this. :)

[MEG33]

Beautiful frame for No Theme Days!

[freema]

LOL! Our kitty "Princess of Quite a Little Bit of Everything" climbed up here just as I clicked it on. She watched it. She wasn't amused. ; ) But I sure was laughing at her face!

[Billie]

Morning, Meg. :)

[Billie]

Morning, GeeBee. Thank you. :) Sometimes I just can't think of anything new - or can't get in the mood to 'create', so it's either a rerun or nothing!

[Billie]

Oh, now, this poem is darling! And love your "gentlemanly pooch"!

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! My dog is going crazy every time those cats meow!