[dutchess]

Welcome Finest Friends. It's Another Finest Pet Day (as JohnHuang2 is getting a well deserved vacation) Please stop in and see what "real people" from the right and left have to say about us "furry friends"!!!!

[Diver Dave]

Evenin' dutchess.

Anyone havin' a birthday party?

My boys are all ready for one...

[MEG33]

We love Pet Day at the Finest..Thank you , dutchess!

[The Mayor]

July 6, 2006

Father Knows Best

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READ: 2 Samuel 16:5-12

It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing. —2 Samuel 16:12

Unlike David in 2 Samuel 16, we  like to take revenge, silence our critics, insist on fairness, and set everything right. But David told those who wanted to defend him: “Let [Shimei] alone, and let him curse; for so the Lord has ordered him” (v.11).

It seems to me that as the years go by, we grow—as David did—in the awareness of God’s protective love. We become less concerned with what others say about us and more willing to give ourselves over to our Father. We learn humble submission to God’s will.

We may, of course, ask our opponents to justify their charges, or we may meet them with steadfast denial if they charge us falsely. But when we have done all we can do, the only thing left is to wait patiently until God vindicates us.

In the meantime, it’s good to look beyond the words of those who vilify us to the will of the One who loves us with infinite love. We need to say that whatever God permits is for His ultimate good in us or in others—even though our hearts break and we shed bitter tears.

You’re in God’s hands, no matter what others say about you. He sees your distress, and in time will repay you with good. Trust Him and abide in His love. —

Each day we learn from yesterday
Of God’s great love and care;
And every burden we must face
He’ll surely help us bear.  —D. De Haan

It takes the storm to prove the real shelter.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Job 32-33; Acts 14

[Mama_Bear]

Chachi sez "thanks, dutchess, Giz, Rusty and Fred, for posting "Pet Day".

He just loves the opportunity to post his photo. His "dad" snapped this one a couple days ago. This time Chachi is posing in his new Harley Davidson collar. He is ALL boy, dontcha know! LOL

Chachi sends puppy kisses to all! Have a great day.

[deadhead]

Happy Birthday President Bush :-)

Billie made this wonderful graphic, with my pup Lucy in it, I love it! Thank You, Billie. Dubya is 'petting' Lucy, dutchess's pup Giz is on the right.

Prayers for our dear Freeper Friend, Ladyx.