A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-13,14,15-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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.

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


10-09-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-10-06 ~ Doggie Tails - Why Dogs Bite (reprise)
ByDollyCali

10-11-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

10-12-06 ~ Axis of Evil comes back to haunt Democrats
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

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

[.30Carbine]

I've heard the reports and been in prayer for you all - for the workers getting the lines repaired, for light and heat to return quickly to all, for safety for all - seeing pictures, so lovely!, reminds me that God is always blessing, even when it doesn't feel like it. Your flag in the front yard...just one example of the Goodness of Our God: We live in the freest nation this world has ever known, so rich with blessings. A new prayer arises! - May the blessings of God continue to us, and may awareness of these multiple, undeserved, rich blessings overflowing with the mercy of God, cause thanksgiving to arise among all who live here and partake of all our technology, wealth, industry, and most of all freedom, amen.

[stopem]

Early stoprms can be the worst.. This is proof of it. ? Good Morning! Wishing all a Blessed Sunday AND May your football team WIN! :)

[.30Carbine]

Lord, help us to be "careful preachers."

Amen to a worthy prayer. Jesus wasn't kidding when He told us,

"The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil.

"But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment.

"For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
~Matthew 12:35-37

[.30Carbine]

Hallelujah and amen to THAT!

[The Mayor]

October 15, 2006

Drink Up!

READ: John 4:7-14

Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. —John 4:14

In 1981, Ida's Pastry Shoppe in Jenison, Michigan, advertised this special offer: "Buy one of our coffee mugs for $4.79 and fill up your cup for a dime each time you visit."

But the owners never expected that 25 years later, four longtime customers would still be getting their cup of java every day—for 10 cents.

You won't find many deals like that anymore. But Jesus offered something far greater to the woman at the well (John 4:10). He said, "Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but . . . the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life" (vv.13-14).

The woman at the well was ready to listen. None of her many personal relationships had ever filled up her emptiness. Then Jesus offered her "water" that would soothe her parched life and give her something more—the promise of eternal life.

That same promise is ours as well. Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly" (John 10:10).

God's grace and love come from a bottomless reservoir. Drink from the water He offers, and you will never thirst again. —Cindy Hess Kasper

Gracious and Almighty Savior,
Source of all that shall endure,
Quench my thirst with living water,
Living water, clear and pure.  —Vinal

Only Jesus, the Living Water, can satisfy the thirsty soul.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 45-46; 1 Thessalonians 3

[luvie]

Blessed Sunday to you, Rus..and your family!

Sing out in worship this morning.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

[luvie]

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

[MEG33]

His Love is Eternal

John 14:1-3
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

~May Your Sunday Be Filled With Blessings~

[.30Carbine]

Only Jesus, the Living Water, can satisfy the thirsty soul.

Isaiah 55
The Free Offer of Mercy

1 "Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters;
And you who have no money come, buy and eat
Come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without cost.

2 "Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And delight yourself in abundance.

3 "Incline your ear and come to Me
Listen, that you may live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
According to the faithful mercies shown to David.

4 "Behold, I have made him a witness to the peoples,
A leader and commander for the peoples."

[JustAmy]

Good morning, .30C.
Thank you for your kind words.

Have a beautiful Sunday.

[Majie Purple]

Thanks much for your good night replies!
Have a sweet Sunday!

[Majie Purple]

[Majie Purple]

((((Thanks so much for the Sunday pings!))))

[Majie Purple]

Seems like Y'all need some R & R away from the snow. How's this?

Boracay Bay...

[The Mayor]

I'm on my way,,,, I wish....

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Finest Friends.

Tho it is Grouch Day, I'm here to wish you a Beautiful Sunday.

Be Happy and have a great Grouch Day!

[Majie Purple]

Beautiful Sunday wishes to You in return, You so very much the opposite of a grouch, You!!!

[stephenjohnbanker]

And a Happy Sunday to you, Non-Grouch! : )

[JustAmy]

Awww ..... thank you!

Since I don't feel like a grouch today, how about .....

Have a Happy Day!!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for the Sunday Wishes. SJB.

Hope your day is purrrfect!