A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-19-06...T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[The Mayor]

May 21, 2006

Unchained By The Cross

READ: Matthew 27:33-50

God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 n ancient Greek mythology, the hero Prometheus was captured and chained to a mountain peak, where he was sentenced to stay forever. Each day, a giant eagle arrived to feast on his liver. Hermes came to him and said, “Do not hope for an end to your suffering until a god appears as your substitute in torment, ready to descend for you into the realm of Hades.” According to the myth, this was done by the wise and just god Chiron, who sacrificed himself for Prometheus and delivered him from torment.

This story is in some ways a picture of what happened for us the day Jesus died on the cross. Mankind was bound by sin, and there was no hope of escape unless God took our place. And that’s exactly what happened. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on our behalf and paid the penalty for our sin. He provided a way of releasing us from eternal punishment. Were we to write for a thousand days, we still could not express the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Its full significance is beyond our comprehension.

Have you confessed your sin and asked Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior? If not, there’s no better time than today. Trust in Him, and you will know what it means to be unchained by the cross. —David C. Egner

Amazing thought, that God in flesh
Would take my place and bear my sin;
That I, a guilty, death-doomed soul,
Eternal life might win.  —Anon

Step out of sin’s slavery and into salvation’s freedom—trust Christ. Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 13-15; John 7:1-27

[luvie]

Good morning, Mayor! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Sing out in worship this morning.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

[luvie]

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

[Diver Dave]

Gladiator - American Style

[Diver Dave]

Happy Belated Birthday Greetings to you, MEG.
Hope it was GREAT!!!

[The Mayor]

Excellent Dave, Thank you!

[JustAmy]

Wonderful video, Dave. Thank you.

Happy Sunday.

[WVNan]

Did you know anybody who died via that '67 bridge collapse?

No, that happened before we moved here. We came in 92, although my husband's people were from here. One of his cousin's died in the bridge collapse. We have a River Museum here where there is a scale model of the bridge with all the vehicles placed where they were actually on the bridge (I don't know how they know). They show most of the film that was taken of the accident. There is a memorial where the bridge used to come into the town street. Most everyone who lived here at the time was affected in some way. I have a good friend who owns and runs a local restaurant who lost both her husband and her five year old son. She has never remarried, and works way too hard. She volunteers for everything. She is the woman in the film with the real black hair. She sells Mothman souvineers in her cafe. When we first moved here the "other" bridge in town over the Kanawah River was old and rickity. When that bridge would get more than six cars on it, people would stop at the onramp and wait until the car in front of them was over the hump of the bridge before they would go onto the bridge........and NOBODY would honk at them. Everyone knew the fear that the community felt, and accepted it as a valid reason to hold up traffic.

[WVNan]

Hi snugs. I'm glad you are enjoying the Peanut Butter. It's just all natural, without preservatives etc. That is why it has to stay in the frig. I usually take out the portion that I want to use and zap it a few seconds to soften it enough to spread. The jam was made locally, but not by KET.

I've really enjoyed the Honey Roasted nuts you sent. I'm still holding out on the puddings for a special occasion. I've been under the weather so much this winter that I've not eaten much other than Chicken soup. Ha. I like the lichorise candy. Have liked that flavor since I was a child.

I trust that you are well?

[WVNan]

Sorry I'm late MEG. Shall we call you MEG34 now?

[MEG33]

Thank you, Dave!

[MEG33]

Very good, Nan! LOL.. Thank you for the best wishes!

[MEG33]

Thank you for the wonderful message,Mayor.

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[The Mayor]

Hi Meg, your welcome!

[Majie Purple]

Happy Sunday Dear FReepers!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for answering my ? & with so much detail!

[Majie Purple]

Love that Gladiator American style vid!
Thanks for the ping...

[Majie Purple]

"...Shall we call you MEG34 now?"
Funny! :)

[The Mayor]

Very good!

[Lady Jag]