A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-02,03,04-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

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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.

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, 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, DollyCali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


5-29-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

5-30-06 ~ Memorial Day Revisited
By JustAmy

5-31-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

6-01-06 ~ Big Rodent Fouls Donk's
Front Porch with Droppings
By JohnHuang2
Presented by DollyCali

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

[La Enchiladita]

P.S. Glad you like the rose!

:-)

[luvie]

Hi there, Wolfie! I've been missing my Louiebo! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

You shouldn't be tattling on your little sis! ;o)

[snugs]

What cute little creatures

[snugs]

Thats one fancy outfit :0)

[snugs]

Guess what I got a few weeks ago though for Sunday wear :0) - we obviously have similar and good tastes

[snugs]

We will just have to share the dress and skirt :0)

[EsmeraldaA]

HEHEHEHE!

I got that outfit around last year's Halloween.

[EsmeraldaA]

Okie Dokie! ;o))

[The Mayor]

Yep, my soul is 'alive'. : )

Amen Louie.. : )

[Diver Dave]

Is your soul alive today?

Today and for all eternity.

Got a policy from Eternal Life Assurance Co. The premiums have been paid by the shed Blood of the Lamb.

[Majie Purple]

[stopem]

Good Sunday morning to you all!!

Thanks for the inspirational graphic PMM to start our day.

[.30Carbine]

BUMPING #98!

[.30Carbine]

Beautiful! Thank you so much.

[MEG33]

Lovely, Maj. Thank you.

[The Mayor]

June 4, 2006

An Expensive Gospel

READ: Philippians 1:19-30

To you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake. —Philippians 1:29

On a teaching trip at a Bible institute in another country, my colleague and I were saddened to hear of legislation before the parliament that sought to outlaw the evangelical church. We shared our fears with our students that though we had come to train a generation of pastors, we might instead witness a new wave of persecution. We then joined with the students in prayer and worship to God about the matter.

After we concluded, one of the students said to me, “Thanks for being concerned for us, but don’t worry. We’ve learned that it’s not enough for us to preach the gospel or live for the gospel. It is necessary that we suffer for the gospel.” His words were not flippant but honest. Living for Christ often exacts a price.

Paul, writing from prison, said, “To you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake” (Philippians 1:29). His statement is daily lived out by believers around the world who experience hardship and persecution for no greater crime than living openly for the name of Jesus.

Let’s pray for God’s blessing and provision for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are paying an expensive price for embracing a salvation that is free. —Bill Crowder

O for a faith that will not shrink
Though pressed by many a foe,
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe.  —Bathurst

Those who live for God can expect trouble in the world.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   2 Chronicles 21-22; John 14

[DollyCali]

(remember Billie's table turorial thread? this table is from it) Saw movie "WATER" last night. Excellent. Give's one pause. About an Indian (from the country of India) girl widowed at age 8 & her story...

The Best day of my Life

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever

There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did!


And because I did I'm going to celebrate!

Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy heart.

I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts:

the morning dew,

the sun,

the clouds,

the trees,

the flowers,

the birds.

Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice

Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people.

I'll make someone smile.

I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow,

I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life.

And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child,

excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!


(thank you to FReeper FReena)

[luvie]

Good Sunday morning, Rus. Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Sing out in church this morning.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word. Our gospel is priceless.

[MEG33]

Prayers for those Christians around the world who do not practice their faith in safety..who cannot take for granted, as we do the freedom to worship and preach..May God watch over them and bless them.

[MEG33]

Thank you ,Dolly! It's a beautiful post.