A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-28,29,30-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

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, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


04-24-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

04-25-06 ~ Laughter at the Finest
By JustAmy

04-26-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie

04-27-06 ~ Report: Public expects Booming Economy
to get even worse
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

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

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, my Sweet Lady, for your Beautiful and Wonderful Post!! And that Lamb Graphic is So Precious! Thank you Dear Purple and Dear Meg for your Kind Words, and Thank you, Diver Dave, for this Lovely Song! (I'm Listening to it Right Now!)

I'm Rejoicing in the Goodness and Grace of our God this Night! Our Lord Bless you, Finest FRiends!

[LadyX]

Here is a Sunday Offering for you - -

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A man and his dog were walking along a road.
The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred
to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him
had been dead for years.
He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along
one side of the road. It looked like fine marble.
At the top of a long hill, it was broken by
a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate
in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl,
and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.
He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer,
he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out,
"Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.
"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.
"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water
brought right up."
The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?"
the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."
The man thought a moment and then turned back
toward the road and continued the way
he had been going with his dog.

~ ~ ~

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill,
he came to a dirt road leading through
a farm gate that looked as if it had never
been closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside,
leaning against a tree and reading a book.
"Excuse me!" he called to the man.
"Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in."
"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.
"There should be a bowl by the pump.

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an
old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself,
then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back
toward the man who was standing by the tree.

"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.
"This is Heaven," he answered.
"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said.
"The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates?
Nope. That's hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"
"No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who
would leave their best friends behind."

Soooo...
You are all welcome @ my water bowl anytime .

[LadyX]

Oh, my - hit Post before I entered all the "To" names..:(

sorry...

[tuliptree76]

I've done that before, too. I hope you are having a good weekend!

[LadyX]

And you as well, Miss Tulip..:)
Just about time for me to turn in here on the East Coast.
Good night, everyone...

[tuliptree76]

It's getting close to bedtime here, too. Good night!

[MEG33]

Jesus is with us when life seems like a beautiful
carpet of flowers and there when we seem lost
in dark and frightening woods.
Be confident for His Love is Eternal

John 14:1-3
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God,
believe also in me.

2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come
again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,
there ye may be also.

[.30Carbine]

Just beautiful, Kitty Mittens! What a glorious testimony! Thank you for sharing that with me. I love you!

[.30Carbine]

WOW. It's even prettier than Hobbiton!

[.30Carbine]

You write so well, dear Lady! Thank you for every tesxtimony to our loving Lord!

[.30Carbine]

Thank you so much for the devotional! Verse 3 of that Psalm is my favorite:

He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD.

Amen.

[The Mayor]

April 30, 2006

Surrendered Crowns

READ: Revelation 4:6-11

You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power. —Revelation 4:11

Once during her reign, England’s Queen Victoria listened to a chaplain preach a sermon about the second coming of Christ. Those near the royal box noticed that the queen’s eyes were filled with tears.

When the service ended, she asked to see the chaplain alone. Seeing her great emotion, he asked why she was so moved. She replied, "Because of what you said about the coming again of the world’s rightful King, I wish still to be here when He returns that I might lay my crown at His blessed feet!"

There are many incentives for faithful service that involve both our acts and our motives. These rewards, which are designated as "crowns" in the New Testament, are to be earned by those who have first received the gift of eternal life.

Perhaps you’re saying, "I would never expect to be rewarded for what I do for Christ." Have you considered what you may do with any crown you receive on that day? There will be no trophy cases in heaven; no gloating over earthly accomplishments. Redeemed sinners will have the transcendent joy of casting their crowns before the throne and saying, "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power" (Revelation 4:11). —Paul Van Gorder

Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne;
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own!  —Bridges

Heaven’s crowns are not for keeping but for casting at Christ’s feet.

April 30, 2006

Surrendered Crowns

READ: Revelation 4:6-11

You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power. —Revelation 4:11

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the link Dave!
I saved that and am islening now!

[The Mayor]

This is one of my favorite songs.. I request it to be played in Church all the time..

Dave that link will be helping me out alot as I will be helping lead the church in music.. The Lord definately used you to get this to me..

http://digitalhymnal.org/midi/dh287pn.mid

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.

Refrain
Come home, come home;
ye who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!

2
Why should we tary when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me?

3
Think of the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.

[luvie]

Good morning, Rus! Have a blessed Sunday...sing out in church.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word! We all get a crown if we belong to the Lord

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[LadyX]

Oh, Meg - you positively excel at finding the beauty of both God's Creations and His so very wonderful, reassuring words!

Today, especially, you begin our day with uplifting reminders of His boundless Love and Grace.
Extending our deeply heartfelt "Thank You," lovely lady....

x x x x x x x x x x

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[MEG33]

Apricot Bearded Iris

May your Sunday be filled with blessings.

[JustAmy]

Dear God...

I know you're watching over me
And I'm feeling truly blessed
For no matter what I pray for
You always know what's best!

I have this circle of Email (FR) friends,
Who mean a lot to me;
Some days I "send" and "send,"
At other times, I let them be.

I am so blessed to have these friends,
With whom I've grown so close;
So this little poem I dictate to them,
Because to me they are the "Most"!

When I see each name download,
And view the message they've sent;
I know they've thought of me that day,
And "well wishes" were their intent.

So to you, my friends, I would like to say,
Thank you for being a part;
Of all my daily contacts,
This comes right from my heart.

God bless you all is my prayer today,
I'm honored to call you "friend";
I pray God will keep you safe,
Until we talk again.

[luvie]

That is so sweet Amy. God bless you! (((hugs)))