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

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

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

[Diver Dave]

Well Thank You. I plan to do just that.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good evening Billie :)

[.30Carbine]

Your pings are a delight to find!

[.30Carbine]

Blessings poured out on thee like oil, dear grace-filled sister in Jesus, for thy weekend also! May your heart overflow with praising song, and all thanksgiving unto Our Beautiful Lord and God in Christ Jesus Who LIVES! He is our strength, our sheild, our hope and call and righteousness - all hail the Power!

[.30Carbine]

Gorgeous! A new one! Thank you so much for including me in your ping!

[.30Carbine]

Jesus laid down His life to redeem people from every tribe and nation.

And rose again for our justification! Hallelujah! Truth Bump!

[.30Carbine]

WOW!

[The Mayor]

September 30, 2006

From Here To Eternity

READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

We shall always be with the Lord. —1 Thessalonians 4:17 According to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine, if one 45-year-old man exercises regularly through the rest of his life and another guy the same age exists as a couch potato, the exercising man will live only 10 months longer.

It’s good to take care of our bodies and it makes sense to exercise if we’re able, but this idea of extending your life for a mere 10 months looks pretty futile when you compare it with “the ultimate life-extension plan.” According to the Bible, you can extend your life from here to eternity.

Look at what the apostle Paul told the people at Thessalonica. Trying to encourage them about Jesus’ return, he wrote, “We who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord” (1 Thess. 4:17). Astounding! Those who make that quick exit will never die. And even if Jesus does not return while you are alive, if you know Him as Savior you will never die spiritually. You have “everlasting life.”

Are you interested in extending your life? Go ahead and exercise. But don’t forget that the ultimate life-extension plan is salvation through Jesus—your guarantee of living forever. —Dave Branon

For Further Thought
Do you have questions about what it means to trust in
Jesus for eternal life? Read Where Do We Go From Here?

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

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Isaiah 9-10; Ephesians 3

[DaBearOne]

Just want to say that I really enjoy your posts Mayor. And looking forward to many more. Thanks.

dabearone

[Majie Purple]

Well you're welcome. As do I.

[Majie Purple]

((((Thanks so much for your sweet reply!))))

[Majie Purple]

A delight as always to read your Bible based dailies!
Even on days I don't say so, Thanks as always!
Keep up the Good word/Word!!

[The Mayor]

I truly enjoy posting and reading them everyday.
By posting them I have to read them, so it's for me and all of you.

She is always with us! Amen.

[MEG33]

;) Thank you! I am so happy you liked it.
Thank you for all you do for The Finest.

[Majie Purple]

I find the most comfort knowing that tis JESUS who is always with me!(And any & all who ask Him to be their personal Savior.) Amen

[The Mayor]

Amen!

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Beautiful Salutation Swept Over my Heart as a Blessing-Filled Shower from Heaven, Bringing Refreshment of Spirit and Immersing me in Grateful Love! Thank you, my Darling Sister in Christ! Our Sweet King Bless you, and Bless you Again! Our Lord 'Remember with Pleasure All Thy Offerings and Sacrifices; may He Grant you your Heart's Desires, and Fulfill All of Thy Plans. Our Lord Fulfill All Thy Petitions.' (Ps.20:3-5)

I Love you, Most Kind, Compassionate, and Loving Servant of Jesus Christ!

[tuliptree76]

I hope you are having a good weekend too, Maj!

[Kitty Mittens]

Our Lord Bless you, Dear DaBearOne! You are still in our Thoughts and Prayers.

[Billie]

New Thread for Sunday (Hall of Fame #17)