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

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

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

[GodBlessUSA]

Oops left part of it out. <center is good too. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL :)

[The Mayor]

April 9, 2006

The Memory Of Past Sins

Read:
Genesis 45:1-13

Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. —Genesis 45:5

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 13-14; Luke 10:1-24

When Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, they were speechless and "dismayed in his presence" (Genesis 45:3). Fear and guilt quickly reminded them of the heartache they had caused their aged father Jacob, as well as their brother. Joseph, sensing what was going on in their hearts, immediately reassured them before the seeds of self-blame could take root. He said, "Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here" (v.5). Joseph knew that God had used his trials for the good of many people.

When we sin and hurt others, we find ourselves in a position similar to that of Joseph's brothers. It's then that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the price Jesus paid on the cross for our offenses. He says, in effect, "Don't be grieved or angry with yourselves."

If you tend to keep blaming yourself after you've acknowledged your sins to God, think about what you're doing. You are keeping alive the memory of your sins by your anger at yourself. To overcome this, focus on the Savior, not on your sin. Think about what He has done, not what you have done. Because Jesus forgives your sin, you can "forget" your sin. —Dennis De Haan

Blessed be the name of Jesus!
I'm so glad He took me in;
He's forgiven my transgressions,
He has cleansed my heart from sin. —Harris

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

April 9, 2006

The Memory Of Past Sins

Read:
Genesis 45:1-13

Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. —Genesis 45:5

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 13-14; Luke 10:1-24

When Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, they were speechless and "dismayed in his presence" (Genesis 45:3). Fear and guilt quickly reminded them of the heartache they had caused their aged father Jacob, as well as their brother. Joseph, sensing what was going on in their hearts, immediately reassured them before the seeds of self-blame could take root. He said, "Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here" (v.5). Joseph knew that God had used his trials for the good of many people.

When we sin and hurt others, we find ourselves in a position similar to that of Joseph's brothers. It's then that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the price Jesus paid on the cross for our offenses. He says, in effect, "Don't be grieved or angry with yourselves."

If you tend to keep blaming yourself after you've acknowledged your sins to God, think about what you're doing. You are keeping alive the memory of your sins by your anger at yourself. To overcome this, focus on the Savior, not on your sin. Think about what He has done, not what you have done. Because Jesus forgives your sin, you can "forget" your sin. —Dennis De Haan

Blessed be the name of Jesus!
I'm so glad He took me in;
He's forgiven my transgressions,
He has cleansed my heart from sin. —Harris

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

[luvie]

Good Sunday morning to you, Rus! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Sing out in worship of our Lord this morning.

Thank you for our beautiful lesson from God's Word. Thanks to Him that He can forgive AND forget our sins if we but ask.

[luvie]

Good morning, missy! Missed you last night! (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

Amen!

[luvie]

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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[MEG33]

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The next day a great multitude
that had come to the feast,
when they heard that Jesus was coming and went out to meet Him, and cried out:
"Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He
who comes in the name of the Lord!’
The King of Israel!"
Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written.
-John 12:12-14 (NKJV)

~Have a Blessed Palm Sunday~

[LadyX]

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Among the splendor of this world,
with trees and gardens fair,
I know my Lord is watching
and keeps me in his care.

[Mama_Bear]

Wow! Gorgeous!

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Are those your flowers? They're absolutely gorgeous.

Yes, they sure are - and thank you. I'm surprised they look as good as they do with all the rain we have had - but they seem to be thriving on it.

[Mama_Bear]

You have e-mail, Lady Maggie. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

I'm also enjoying lookin' at your floral presentation - BEAUTIFUL.

Thank you!

Isn't the sun wonderful? JK and I are going to take ride up to Three Rivers today and check out Lake Kaweah. I've been hearing reports that all the reservoirs are full to overflowing. I don't doubt it with all the rain we've had. This situation is only going to get worse when the snow pack starts to melt.

[Mama_Bear]

Blessings to all who enter here ~
Click below...

[LadyX]

How very beautiful, Meg, reminding us of fulfillment of
all prophesies concerning the Son of God - our Redeemer.

This next week is one of somber reflection as we consider His steps made that each of us might approach God The Father...steps toward the agony of bearing all our sins to ensure that.

Following The Crucifixion, however, is the triumph of The Ressurection!!
We are so blessed, believing in these truths, that we might have eternal life with God...

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His Light shines upon us...

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[LadyX]

Just finished reading/viewing the email!
Thanks so much...

Decisions, decisions, decisions...!!!

[Mama_Bear]

Decisions, decisions, decisions...!!!

Whatever you decide, I know it will be perfect. :-)

[Majie Purple]

The song and the purple rose & cross lovely x 3!

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you for that nice compliment and for this that I found in my mailbox yesterday......

I love tatty bears and daisies!

[Kitty Mittens]

Have a Blessed Sunday, Freepers Finest!