A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-29&30-06....T.G.I.F at the Finest

September 29, 2006 | Billie

[Billie]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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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


09-25-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

09-26-06 ~ Finest Tours & Travels
By JustAmy & MamaBear

09-27-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

09-28-06 ~ Bill Clinton: At least I tried and I failed
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

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

[Billie]

WOW!

Thank you! :)

[lonestar]

Is that a "Hobby Horse?" It sure has skinny legs! Where's its saddle?

Weinie

[Majie Purple]

Thank you tt, I am!
;oD

[Majie Purple]

I knew you'd "get" my reply!!!!!! Your Amen! Is blessed assurance of that fact!!!!!!

[.30Carbine]

He is the Good Lord and Faithful Shepherd! How blessed we the sheep of His Pasture! Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we will dwell in the House of the Lord forever! (Psalm 23) I echo and agree with your dear prayer: May He bless the work of our hands! Yes! Bless, Sweet King and Master Jesus, the work of our hands.

[.30Carbine]

Give your life to Christ and you’ll keep it forever.

Great line from another great devotion! Many thanks!

[The Mayor]

October 1, 2006

''Measure Me''

READ: Ephesians 4:11-16

Jesus increased in wisdom and stature. —Luke 2:52

"Can you measure me today?" Caleb, our paperboy, asked.

It was not the first time he had made that request. A few years ago I had mentioned to him how tall he was getting. Since then, we've often measured his height on the siding of our house. After all this time, he still wants me to measure him.

Measurements can be indicators of growth. And it's a good idea to measure our spiritual growth. For instance: Do I spend time reading God's Word and talking with Him each day? Do I look forward to fellowshiping with the Lord? What "fruit of the Spirit" is apparent in my life? Do I talk about Jesus with people who don't know Him? How am I using my spiritual gift or gifts? Do I have a generous and giving spirit? How much better do I know God today than I did a year ago? These questions are good indicators of spiritual growth.

A child seems to grow up all of a sudden, but it's actually a continual process. Just as Jesus grew in both wisdom and stature, we as believers are to continue to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). We are no longer to be children, but to "grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ" (Eph. 4:14-15). Have you measured yourself lately? —Cindy Hess Kasper

The child of God who reads the Word
And heeds the messages he's heard
Will grow in grace from day to day
And share with others on life's way.  —Hess

Salvation is the miracle of a moment; growth is the labor of a lifetime.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Isaiah 11-13; Ephesians 4

[luvie]

Blessed Sunday morning, Rus. Sing out in church this morning.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

[MEG33]

Good morning Mayor..Thank you always for our Daily Bread!

Matthew 6:25
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life,
what you will eat (or drink), or about your body, what you
will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
26 Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they
gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly
Father feeds them. Are not you more important than
they?
27 Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-
span?
28 Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the
wild flowers grow. They do not work or spin.
29 But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor
was clothed like one of them.
30 If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows
today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not
much more provide for you, O you of little faith?
31 So do not worry and say, 'What are we to eat?' or 'What are
we to drink?' or 'What are we to wear?'
32 All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father
knows that you need them all.
33 But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given you besides.
34 Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of
itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
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May You Have A blessed Sunday.

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[.30Carbine]

So lovely! Thank you, MEG!

[MEG33]

Thank you, and you are welcome,Carbine..

Praise God for the beauty of the earth and His instruction.

[Kitty Mittens]

Absolutely Beautiful, Dear Meg, a Lovely Offering to our Lord of Hosts! Love in our Christ to you, and to All the Dear Saints of our King!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks so very much Ladies, for your lovely Sunday pings...Scriptures;Pictures;song & kind words!

[The Mayor]

Please join us for Military Monday..