A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-07 thru 04-09-06..T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~

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, Dutchess, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


4-03-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

4-04-06 ~ A Little Pet Humor
By Dutchess

4-05-06 ~ Katherine Harris ~ Happy Birthday!
By DollyCali and JulieRNR21

4-06-06 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
"What Our Fighting Men and Women are Really All About"
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

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.

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

[MozartLover]

Thanks again Dolly!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Happy TGIF, everybody. :-)

[.30Carbine]

That picture is just what my soul needed this morning, Maj...so peaceful and full of light! Thank you so much for posting it and for including me in the ping! Our God knows our needs! O praise His Glorious Name!

[.30Carbine]

Faith is the hand that receives God's gift.

That devotion contains a very powerful word picture and I thank God for it!

[.30Carbine]

What fun!

[.30Carbine]

Love back to our Miss Kitty Mittens! It is wonderful to see you in the forum...and all gussied up in red, to boot! (:

[lonestar]

If a Tiger can win The Master's, so could a doggie; if I wanted to.

Weinie

[Majie Purple]

Tiger won again? That's Grrreat! He's the best thing about golf...& Hhhmmn a doggie playin' in The Master's Tourny that I need to "paws" and reflectupon...Tis a fetching idea! LOL! :)

[Majie Purple]

You are quite welcome! Yes,indeed God knows our every need! Whew! We may not always get what we want but He makes certian,eventually that those who ask Him He supplieth for every need! : ) & To be pinged or freepmailed nrings another aspect of joy doesn't it? It sure does for me! :)

[lonestar]

Tiger won again?

Not yet; currently is in 10th place. And me?...well, I'm in the tournament at Rainbow Bridge.

Weinie

[The Mayor]

April 8, 2006

What Keeps Us Going?

Read:
Philippians 3:1-11

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 10-12; Luke 9:37-62

Isaac Asimov tells the story of a rough ocean crossing during which a Mr. Jones became terribly seasick. At an especially rough time, a kindly steward patted Jones on the shoulder and said, "I know, sir, that it seems awful. But remember, no man ever died of sea-sickness." Mr. Jones lifted his green countenance to the steward's concerned face and replied, "Man, don't say that! It's only the wonderful hope of dying that keeps me alive."

There's more in Jones' words than a touch of irony. I hear echoes of Paul's words to the Philippians. He said that the wonderful hope of dying kept him going (1:21). Yet he wasn't merely looking for relief from his suffering. Paul's hope was rooted in Christ, who died on the cross for sinners, who rose from the grave that first Easter morn, who was alive in heaven, and who would one day take Paul into His presence.

But how did the hope of seeing Christ, either at death or when He returned, keep Paul going? It gave meaning to every moment. It gave him reason to live in behalf of Christ. It gave him incentive to focus on others who needed his encouragement. Paul had come to know Christ as his very life.

Father, thank You for the risen Christ—our reason for living. —Mart De Haan

A wonderful joy is now flooding my heart,
Giving assurance that will not depart.
My Savior is living and reigning above;
Life has rich meaning because of His love. —Bosch

Those who are prepared to die are most prepared to live.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Does It Make Sense To Believe In Christ?

April 8, 2006

What Keeps Us Going?

Read:
Philippians 3:1-11

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. —Philippians 1:21

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 10-12; Luke 9:37-62

Isaac Asimov tells the story of a rough ocean crossing during which a Mr. Jones became terribly seasick. At an especially rough time, a kindly steward patted Jones on the shoulder and said, "I know, sir, that it seems awful. But remember, no man ever died of sea-sickness." Mr. Jones lifted his green countenance to the steward's concerned face and replied, "Man, don't say that! It's only the wonderful hope of dying that keeps me alive."

There's more in Jones' words than a touch of irony. I hear echoes of Paul's words to the Philippians. He said that the wonderful hope of dying kept him going (1:21). Yet he wasn't merely looking for relief from his suffering. Paul's hope was rooted in Christ, who died on the cross for sinners, who rose from the grave that first Easter morn, who was alive in heaven, and who would one day take Paul into His presence.

But how did the hope of seeing Christ, either at death or when He returned, keep Paul going? It gave meaning to every moment. It gave him reason to live in behalf of Christ. It gave him incentive to focus on others who needed his encouragement. Paul had come to know Christ as his very life.

Father, thank You for the risen Christ—our reason for living. —Mart De Haan

A wonderful joy is now flooding my heart,
Giving assurance that will not depart.
My Savior is living and reigning above;
Life has rich meaning because of His love. —Bosch

Those who are prepared to die are most prepared to live.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Does It Make Sense To Believe In Christ?

[MEG33]

You are a star, Weinie!

Hope lonestar is doing well..((((((((Hugs))))))))

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Mayor.

Happy Saturday!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon JustAmy :)
Happy Saturday to you!

[LadyX]

"And me?...well, I'm in the tournament at Rainbow Bridge."

Hi, Maj...as having been Weinie's Press Agent, I, Gert The Gorilla, can attest that Weinie is Top Dog at Rainbow Bridge!

The Golf Tournament there indeed is in full sway, and it just so happens I have a few shots of participants...

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By the way, since Weinie is a dachshund, with very short legs, she is thereby granted a handicap factor, subtracting 32 strokes for every one she attempts..:)

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*** Weinie wishes me to announce that play for today at The Masters in Augusta, Georgia has been cancelled... the severe weather system is moving across Georgia as we speak...***

[MEG33]

Thanks for the PR on Weinie. I like his handicap..I need that one!

Prayers for all in harms's way of the storm.

[MEG33]

Spring!
Good Afterrnoon To The Finest

[MEG33]

LOL! A few too many rrrrrrrrrrs

[LadyX]

"LOL! A few too many rrrrrrrrrrs"

Never too many rrrrs to describe your grrrrrreat grrrrraphic..:))

Signed,

Gerrrrt

[MEG33]

Thank you, Gerrrrt! I am grrrrrrateful!