A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-16,17,18-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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, 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


6-12-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

6-13-06 Sunrise/Sunset
By DollyCali

6-14-06 ~ Flag Day at the Finest
By JustAmy

6-15-06 JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

3-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #14

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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

[JustAmy]

"Hey, is a sister supposed to AaaaaaRoooooo at her bro?"

When he looks really spiffy, AhhhhhRoooooing is okay. :)
Same as a Bro whistling when his sis looks glamorous. :)



Now don't go tattling to Ma.
I just felt like looking gorgeous after wearing jeans all day.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Now don't go tattling to Ma.

Not a word! Lips are zipped! : )

I just felt like looking gorgeous after wearing jeans all day.

My gosh! Is that YOU? AhhhhhhRoooooo!!!

But you're cute in whatever you wear. : )

Gonna have a sandwich, c'mon over. : )

I'll be back. Smoooch!

[JustAmy]

We're eating hamburgers. :)

BBL

Enjoy your sandwich.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, be still my heart! What a vision you are in your red cape, wolfie! I am thinking that there are several Finest damsels in distress who may need to be rescued. ;-)

[.30Carbine]

Thank you for that devotional reading. Hallelujah indeed!

[The Mayor]

June 17, 2006

A Little Perspective

READ: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Our light affliction . . . is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. —2 Corinthians 4:17

A college student wrote a startling letter to her parents:

Dear Mom and Dad:

I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my room set by rioting students, I suffered lung damage and had to go to the hospital. While there, I fell in love with an orderly. Then I got arrested for my part in the riots. Anyway, I’m dropping out of school, getting married, and moving to Alaska.

Your loving daughter

PS: None of this really happened, but I did flunk a chemistry class, and I wanted you to keep it in perspective.

We might question this student’s method of breaking bad news to her parents, but her approach highlights a truth: Proper perspective is essential.

When Paul encouraged the church in Corinth, he wrote a litany of his own very real trials and tribulations. To gain perspective, he shifted his focus to the eternal. “Our light affliction,” he said, “is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17).

In some ways, our perspective is more important than our experiences. Paul continued, “The things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal” (v.18). Our sufferings will diminish in importance when compared to the glory that awaits us. —Haddon W. Robinson

He promised no immunity from “chance”;
Instead, a cross with adverse circumstance;
Yet we may toil with joy in all we do,
For life is brief—eternity’s in view.  —Gustafson

The supreme need in every hour of difficulty is a vision of God.  —G. C. Morgan

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Nehemiah 7-9; Acts 3

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
LOL

[The Mayor]

Your welcome..: )

[Billie]

Ohhhh! In the sky....LOOK!.....it's a bird! it's a plane! it's......A WOLF?!!!! :)

(((((((((((((SUPERWOLFIE))))))))))))))

[stopem]

Happy weekend all!

I second that.... the red box full of Prayers, thanks and love to all our precious troops.

Whew, had a entire week of remodeling our kitchen, what a job. Went from the 80's look to 2006 ;)Hope to have it finished by the end of next week.

[Majie Purple]

Yes indeed, Prayers too!
Next time I'll put PRAYERS in with LOVE & THANKS.
I forgot to type that part but I do that part too.

Oh wow, remodleling the kitchen huh? Fun!
I hope to have a home custom built one day!

[Majie Purple]

Finally Photo Shopping...

Thank you snugs,another free toy to bless folks with!

Kitty Mittens, you likey my adds?

[Majie Purple]

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, I Love your Work, Dear FRiend! Those Butterflies are Lovely, and the Frame and the Colors Add just the Right Touch!!

Hugs in our Lord to you, Sweet King's Child!

[.30Carbine]

The supreme need in every hour of difficulty is a vision of God. —G. C. Morgan

You know, I used to say the same thing. It occurred to me yesterday in prayer, however, that I've changed that tune slightly. I now whole-heartedly believe

The supreme need in every hour of difficulty is a vision of God.

[stopem]

Good Sunday Morning!!

Bless all Father's today (and everyday)!

There needs to be prayers for the traditional family with Dad as the head of the family as there appears to be attacks on the traditional family.

Happy and Blessed Father's Day to all Dad's!!

[.30Carbine]

Amen:
God Our Father, be magnified in every daddy on earth because of Jesus Christ our Intercessor, amen!

[MEG33]

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Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families in their service to this nation.~~~

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[MEG33]

He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul Psalms 23

[The Mayor]

June 18, 2006

Give Voice To Your Love

READ: 1 John 4:12-19

There is no fear in love. —1 John 4:18

In 1990 a TV documentary on the US Civil War attracted huge audiences. One program featured a letter by a soldier killed at the battle of Bull Run. Sullivan Ballou realized the peril he faced in the looming clash, so he wrote a poignant letter to his wife. In part he said, “If I do not return, my dear Sarah, never forget how much I loved you, nor that when my last breath escapes me on the battlefield, it will whisper your name.”

Men, more than women, often find it difficult to express deep emotions. They may squelch the impulse to put their tenderest feelings into words.

This Father’s Day, many men will receive expressions of love, but they may have trouble voicing their love in return. Yet nothing is more masculine than to express love to our loved ones. That’s true not only for fathers but for all of us. We can bestow no gift more precious to those who are wrapped up with us in the bundle of life.

“There is no fear in love,” wrote the apostle John, “but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18). So let us boldly declare our love, not only for our loved ones but for the One who gave His life for us.

This Father’s Day, emulate that courageous fallen Civil War hero and give voice to your love. —Vernon C Grounds

For Fathers:
Jot a note to someone you love,
and express your love in your message.
Set aside a day for your children this week.

You can never express your love too often.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Nehemiah 10-11; Acts 4:1-22