A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-02,03,04-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

February 2, 2007 | Billie

[MEG33]

Of course I miss my daughter and SIL and all the kitties..

My son and daughter in law came last weekend so this weekend I have Silky , my kitty, my birds by day and a cute raccoon at night for good company.
;).(Raccoon is feeding right by my glass door.)

[Kitty Mittens]

Lol about the Long Funny Legs on the Kildeer; it's Such a Uniquely Nifty Design by our King! I've been Looking Out at Another Lovely Creation of our Lord that Arose a Few Minutes Ago; a Full Moon. I'll just Never Tire of Studying that Intriguing "Face" that our Master Designed into its Surface. All the Things our Savior Made are just So Facinating; I Found the Prettiest Sea Shell on the Internet Recently and Ordered it, and Keep it Sitting as a Centerpiece on my Dinet Set, and Talk about Pretty! Our Powerful, Loving, and Gracious God is a God of the Most Marvellous Wonders!

[MEG33]

Beautiful, Kitty..Indeed!

[La Enchiladita]

I love the Full Moon, too, Kitty Mittens. And the stars! Even though I live in the city, I try to stand in an area where there is less street lighting and I can see quite a lot in the sky.

The Holy Spirit often arranges it that I can get a breathtaking view of the Full Moon. I'll be walking along, thinking of getting home from work, look up and there it is. Often, I have just taken a different route and it's the perfect one for viewing.

I saw a moon halo one night last week:

[Lady Jag]

at first quick glance i thought it was a pansy..

Attribute it to random access memory.

[DollyCali]

glad you are safe.. there have been a lot of problem areas for weather lately..

I am so thankful I am not commuting to work each day. That always was a mess in the cities I lived /worked in.. normally bad & when an accident , like the crane you mentioned, occurs.. well, just turn off the car & pull out your book to read.

[DollyCali]

great full moon pix~!

For about 5 years EACH full moon I would put together a hike/bike full moon outing. Varied how many attended from 3 or 4 up to 20 or more..

We would have an outing, length depending on weather/temp/precipitation.. and then to Farinacci's for Pizza & adult beverages.

I still go out now & then but don't plan big doings. Maybe alone or maybe one or two friends. Now it is normally hiking as I have the dogs..

Thanks for neat pix to trigger some nice memories.. the moon is out there somewhere buried in the snow clouds the past few days

[DollyCali]

Glad you have Silky. They surely do make good company.

about bed time here.. been trying to wind down for several hours.. but..

well, you know!

[La Enchiladita]

My pleasure, Dolly.... ;^)

I remember camping under a Full Moon along the Snake River in Idaho once. Also, a Full Moon midnight hike in Monument Valley....

[Kitty Mittens]

That's a Lovely Pic! I See Halo's Around the Moon Here Occasionally, and what a Treat for the Eyes they are!

Last Night, the Stars were Beautiful and Bright, Even though they were Competing with the Moon in Casting their Light. The Area in which I Live hasn't been Developed a Lot Yet, so there is Minimal Light Polution, which just Makes for Very Beautiful Night Skies.

From Flowers, to Wildlife, to Seashells, to a Night Sky, our Master of Grace has His Wonderful Glory on Display.

Bouquets for 'Dita, Meg, and Dolly~

[The Mayor]

February 4, 2007

A Unifying Wall

READ: Nehemiah 4:10-18

So we built the wall, . . . for the people had a mind to work. —Nehemiah 4:6

Walls divide. That’s the reason they’re built. The Great Wall of China was built to keep back marauding tribes. That remarkable line of defense once snaked for 4,000 miles across Asia, and much of it still stands. In contrast, the Berlin Wall kept people in instead of out. Its destruction in 1989 brought people together in a joyous celebration.

Centuries ago, the reconstruction of another wall served to bring people together. God had told Nehemiah to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. It was essential for protection but had been demolished during the Babylonian invasion. But the enemies of the Jews opposed the reconstruction project and looked for ways to sabotage their efforts (Neh. 4:7-8). While half the men worked, the others stood guard to protect them.

In addition to providing protection, this wall was a demonstration of teamwork and unity (Neh. 3). All the team members brought their talents and skills, blending them together to accomplish far more than they could have achieved as individuals.

It should be that way in the church today. Our talents are gifts from God to be used for building His kingdom. We work better when we work together.

God builds His church with different stones
And makes each one belong;
All shapes and sizes fit in place
To make the structure strong.  —Sper

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 34-35; Matthew 22:23-46

[GodBlessUSA]

Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back home——whose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to do——we ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen

[MEG33]

Amen, GeeBee.

[MEG33]

Thank You Always For Our Daily Bread

[The Mayor]

Hi Meg, your very welcome my friend..

[MEG33]

Praising The Lord for this glorious warm, sunny day
... 63 degrees here!

*Happy Sunday Afternoon*

[The Mayor]

Please join us for Military Monday

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Graphics are So Lovely! I Pray All Finest FRiends had a Good Day!

I've been Blessed to Attend a New Church of Late, and the Sermon there Today was Sure a Wonderful One, about how we should Always Lean Upon our Lord, and Rest Entirely in Him and His Love. A Little 7 Year Old Boy Named Matthew Asked our King into his Heart, and Declared that he Wants to be Baptized. What a Blessing! I've Thought about that Off and On throughout the Day, and am So Very Grateful our Lord Allowed me to Behold that Blessing and Gift!

Have a Restful Night, All Finest FRiends.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Oooooo, * claps *, preeeettty...

Thank you for posting.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Awww, how cute!