A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-23,24,25-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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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. : )

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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-19-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-20-06 ~End of an Era -- Retiring of the F-14
By GodBlessUSA

06-21-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by Dutchess

06-22-06 ~ Democrats: Times Running Out to Lose!
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

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks Maj - they put on quite a show, don't they/

[MEG33]

I apologize to those on dial up..I know this picture has too many bytes for some!
(I may have to stand in the corner..) I am unable to resize on this computer
and I'm on dialup right now,too!

This beauty just perfectly reflects my joy for the good news we
have had from Lady X's husband this week and from Dolly Cali who spoke
with Maggie today. Praise God for Maggie Marine's continuing recovery.
Thank You, Lord ,for all Your blessings and Your Amazing Grace..

May your Sunday be filled with blessings!

[ConorMacNessa]

Stunningly beautiful roses, Meg!

[Majie Purple]

Wow those pink flowers are spectacular Meg!
(I'm so glad that I don't have to deal with dial up.)
Am able to see it in all it's beauty hot off the pinged to presses...!!
Hope you get your non dial up computer back soon.

:)
Yes that is all such wonderful news re: Maggie!
Thank you Jesus!
:)

[MEG33]

Thank you, Warthogtjm, they are called Double Delight.

I always love your posts honoring our troops!

[luvie]

It's beautiful, Meg...as is the news of LadyX's slow but sure recovery! (((hugs)))

[MEG33]

I got some vacuuming done while waiting on the page to load,
LOL!

Thank you..I am encouraged by Maggie's news.

[.30Carbine]

I am *so* happy I have DSL! *What* a lovely picture! YOU are lovely, MEG, and I thank you for every ping! You know, if I hadn't just made THIS PIC the background on my computer, I would tile yours (you've got to see the pic at that link!!!)

[stopem]

Good morning.

Amen to your prayers for Maggie and her family.
(Graphic looks okay from this end.)

Blessings on all our families and friends, our Troops and our President this Sunday. Wishes for a happy Sunday to all!

[DollyCali]

that is a gorgeous floral offering Meg, no wonder you wanted to share it. Thank you! (if was only about 60kb.. unless someone helped you reduce it) not too big, IMHO.!

Been really covered up with clean up from storm. Had about 6" of mushy, mud in basement. Yard damage also. The clean up crew is ME.

Hope you are all having a good weekend. I took a dinner/movie break last night & saw XMen.. I know many don't like the special effects/comic book type movies, but I enjoy them & did like this one also. Most people do NOT watch or stay for the credits. This movie has a short surprise "clip" for those who stay to the end.. promising a sequel, although this was purported to be the last of the 3 XMen series.

Wishing a wonderful Lord's day to all!

[StarCMC]

It's beautiful MEG! And thank God for the good news of LadyX!

[The Mayor]

June 25, 2006

Tug-Of-War

READ: Philippians 2:1-4; 4:1-3

Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. —Philippians 2:2

A college in our area has an interesting annual rite—a tug-of-war. Two teams train and prepare to pull together on their end of the rope to win the competition, hoping to avoid the mud-pit between the teams and gain campus bragging rights for another year. For a fun competition, it can become intense.

As believers in Jesus, we often face the challenge of learning how to pull together. Self-interest, personal agendas, and power struggles get in the way of genuine ministry and hinder the work of Christ.

Such was the case in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, where he had to plead with Euodia and Syntyche to “be of the same mind” (4:2). Their personal friction created a roadblock to their spiritual service, and their “tug-of-war” was harming the life of the church.

Paul’s appeal was for them to pull together and work for the honor of the Master. It is an appeal that serves us well today. When we feel distanced from our fellow believers, we must look for the common ground we have in the Savior.

Church is no place for a tug-of-war. It’s imperative that we work together for the advancement of God’s kingdom. He can use us in wonderful ways when we lay aside our personal differences and pull together on the rope. —Bill Crowder

I pray, O Lord, reveal to me
If I have caused disunity,
For You would have Your children one
In praise and love for Your dear Son.  —Branon

A believer at war with another Christian cannot be at peace with the Father.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 3-4; Acts 7:44-60

[ST.LOUIE1]

Wishing ALL a blessed Sunday.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Posts you Make, Dear (((((Meg))))), that Always Cheer my Heart and Uplift me whenever I See them. Praise-Filled Gratitude to our Lord for the Good News we have had about our Maggie, with Thanksgiving for our Sweet Sister in Christ, with Daily Prayers for her.

A Blessed Lord's Day to All the Finest!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, Ms.Kitty!

Yep, our Maggie's on the mend. God has surely granted her a miracle. : )

[Majie Purple]

Happy Sunday All!

[Majie Purple]

Awww thank you...
May God smile on You today also.
He has already...
especially including this ping
from you!
:) H*U*G*S :)

[Majie Purple]

"I got some vacuuming done while waiting on the page to load,
LOL!"

A definate LOL!
:) So funny!

[luvie]

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

[Riley]

I am happy today. Thank you. :-)