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

06-30-06 | Billie

[Billie]

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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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ 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


06-26-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-27-06 ~How Does Your Garden Grow
ByJustAmy

06-28-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

06-29-06 ~ Treason Sinkhole swallows up Old Hag
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

[Majie Purple]

"I jut wuv it! (((hugs)))"
Dat's dood!
Tank you vewy muts!
Hugs back.

[Majie Purple]

I agree. In answer to your # 78!

[luvie]

hee-hee!

[DollyCali]

Well it is still TGIF here in Ohio... so I can send welcome to he weekend greetings to all the fine folks at the Finest!

I had on a red halter & red shorts today doing extensive yard work.. Supporting our troops as always!

My bod is VERY sore.. need to get to heating pad for back..
Each morning it feels better but then I torment it again.

[Diver Dave]

one of mrsd's birthday presents from guess who?...

[The Mayor]

July 1, 2006

Taking God At His Word

READ: 1 John 5:1-13

These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13

Many true believers in Christ are plagued with doubt about their salvation. Even though they have come in repentance and faith to Jesus as their Savior, they still wonder, “Will I really go to heaven?”

My late husband Bill often told about something that happened to him when he was 2 years old. One day he disobediently wandered from home and got lost. When his parents realized that he was missing, they went out searching for him. Finally, to everyone’s immense relief, they spotted their tearful boy and carried him safely home.

Days later, Billy overheard his mother relate this incident to a visitor. When she reached the part where they went out searching for him, Billy began to relive the story. “Mommy, Mommy!” he sobbed. “Did you ever find me?” Surprised and deeply touched by his doubt, she embraced him and said, “Of course, my child! Don’t you remember that happy moment? See, you’re with us now, and we’ll make sure that you always are.” That comforted Billy, because he took her at her word.

The New Testament letter of 1 John was written to give believers the assurance of salvation. That assurance can be yours as you take God at His word. —Joanie Yoder

For Further Study
Is it possible to be sure your sins are forgiven?
Read The Assurance Of Salvation 

Christ’s work makes us safe; God’s Word makes us sure.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 20-21; Acts 10:24-48

[The Mayor]

I am leaving this morning for Massachusetts to visit my Grandmother, she is now 99.7 years old and fading fast. She has requested to see the men in the family so we are off.

My father drove here from Wisconsin, spent the night here and we are leaving together this morning. I'll be back Tuesday the 4th.

I will grab moments on my brothers computer and post coffee and Military Monday.

[.30Carbine]

For Further Study
Is it possible to be sure your sins are forgiven?
Read The Assurance Of Salvation

Good stuff, Mayor, thanks so much!

[.30Carbine]

Hooray! God bless and guide and sustain you all and return you renewed, built up, and equipped for new ventures in His service, amen.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dita :) I love it! That is so very pretty and cute .

[Billie]

HALL OF FAME #16
FOUR YEARS OF FINEST' ARCHIVED THREADS

[deadhead]

Bless your Grandmother...wow, nearly a 100 years old. How is everything going?

[Temple Owl]

My middle son getting married in a Hawaiian type wedding on Marco Island in Florida later this month. Pee Wee is going to be in the wedding. They bought him a Hawaiin shirt to wear. I asked for it to be in red, but it will be up to the bride,.Pee Wee will dance down the aisle. He is a real hambone. He looks a lot like Lucy.

[deadhead]

"My middle son getting married in a Hawaiian type wedding on Marco Island in Florida later this month. Pee Wee is going to be in the wedding."

Congratulations to your son and his fiancee! Wonderful news :-) Pee Wee in the wedding, I love it...be sure to post a pic of this. Have fun

Lucy and Pee Wee are 2 fine looking pups..we have good taste :-)

[The Mayor]

Everything is going well. She was so happy to see us, the look on her face made the trip worth it.

Tomorrow her other son will be here so she will have her wish. Her 2 sons, daughter and 2 oldest grandsons will be here.

In the evening I plan on spending some time alone with her, just her, me and the Lord.

[deadhead]

"Everything is going well. She was so happy to see us, the look on her face made the trip worth it."

:-)

Bless all of you, enjoy your time together.

[The Mayor]

OUR DAILY BREAD

July 2, 2006

The Cloud And The Spirit

READ: Exodus 13:17-22; 14:19-20

The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way. —Exodus 13:21

The Lord led the children of Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). Commentator Arthur Pink draws a significant parallel between this cloud in the wilderness and the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.

Pink points out that just as the cloud was a gracious gift to the Israelites, so the Holy Spirit is a gift to the trusting child of God.

Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper” (John 14:16). The pillar of cloud was provided to guide the children of Israel. So too, the Holy Spirit leads the Christian. Jesus said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (16:13).

Even as the cloud remained with Israel in the wilderness, so Jesus promised that the Father would send the Spirit, who would “abide” with believers forever (14:16). Think of it! God Himself dwells within our hearts. We who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are temples of His Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

When we are led by the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, and self-control (Galatians 5:16,22-23). We will be effective witnesses for Christ as we travel through the wilderness of this world. —Richard De Haan

Blest Holy Spirit from above
With all Thy quickening powers
Come, shed abroad the Savior’s love
And that shall kindle ours.  —Watts

The power that compels us comes from the Spirit who indwells us.

Bible in One Year:  Job 22-24; Acts 11

[The Mayor]

Olease join us for Military Monday