A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-13,14,15-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


04-09-10-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

04-11-12-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

I am also. I took a nap yesterday and slept through till 3:30 am today. At least you are accomplishing chores. :) Not me.... yet.

I love that message too.

[GodBlessUSA]

How are you (((Dita)))
I hope I don’t lose cable today. We are suppose to have storms.

Are you enjoying nice weather?

[MEG33]

It’s 41 here..and that’s too cold! We’’re supposed to warm up today..I finally gave in and turned on the heat yesterday.

Prayers for all in the storms’ paths.

[GodBlessUSA]

Father God,

We ask You to hold our troops in Your loving hands. Fill their lonely hours with blessed assurance and protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families in this time of selflessness. Move we pray by Your mighty power in victory to bring them each one safely home.

Heavenly Father, we ask that You hold our troops "tightly" in Your loving Hands, keeping them from all harm, as they so selflessly protect us, We thank You Lord for giving us such brave heroes. . .truly You have blessed us
Amen.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Meg,
It’s chilly there. I hope it warms up for you. I hope this storm is not as bad as they are reporting. It’s will warm up for us next week. By next Sat. we may see near 60. I hope so! :)

[MEG33]

Amen, GB..We are truly blessed to have these heroes.

[The Mayor]

April 15, 2007

An Age-Old Question

READ: Job 2:1-10

Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity? —Job 2:10

When Jeremy was 17, he struggled with a question that theologians have wrestled with for centuries. For him the problem was not theoretical but practical. He was trying to understand why his mother had to have brain surgery. He asked, “Why do good people suffer, Mom?”

She told him, “Suffering is part of living in a sin-cursed world, and good people suffer like anybody else. That’s why I’m glad we have Jesus. If I die, I’ll go to a better place, and I’ll long for the day when I can see you again.” She then said that she could understand his frustration, but she told him not to put the blame on God.

If you and I are baffled by the suffering of good people, we can put the question squarely before God, argue with Him if we must, and struggle with our doubts. But let’s not blame Him.
God didn’t explain to Job what He was doing but said that He could be trusted to do what is right (Job 38–42). And He has assured us in His Word that Jesus suffered on our behalf, rose from the dead, and is now preparing a suffering-free place for us.

These may not be the answers we want, but they are the answers we need to help us live with that age-old and often unanswerable question of suffering.

Why must I bear this pain? I cannot tell;
I only know my Lord does all things well.
And so I trust in God, my all in all,
For He will bring me through, whate’er befall. —Smith

God is not obligated to give us answers, but He promises us His grace.

Bible in One Year:   1 Samuel 27-29; Luke 13:1-22

[The Mayor]

The forecast does not look good for the next two days.

[The Mayor]

Mornin Meg... The weather is bad everywhere. If not wet or snow, it’s cold.

[stopem]

Good Morning!!

Wishing you and all our FRFinestFriends a Blessed Sunday.

It seems our friends on the east coast are getting the perfect storm today. Here in Texas there is a major cleanup going on with neighbors helping each other from the damage the tornadoes caused. There are so many story’s of some dear people who are hurting yet where able to give thanks to our dear Lord that they are safe.

And we thank you Lord for all your blessings and pray for our friends on the east coast today.

[MEG33]

Thank you for our Daily Bread

There are more people lost in flooding than any other storm related deaths. May people realize this and not drive into what may look like shallow water but is indeed not.

The sun is out today and it is most welcome!

[MEG33]

Amen, stopem.

[La Enchiladita]

Meg, did you miss my note to you in post 96...:)??

[La Enchiladita]

Amen, GeeBee.... a most beautiful prayer.

Lord, hear our prayer.

[La Enchiladita]

Good morning!!

It is a bright, sunny morning here.... but that can change in a blink. Stay safe and warm where you are...

[MEG33]

Thank you, Dita.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dita
Thanks :)
How are you today?
Hugs!

[La Enchiladita]

I’m doing fine... loving the peace and quiet around here for a change. I got up early.

So glad you got your rest and are feeling better...(((Gracie))).

[Kitty Mittens]

Our Lord Bless you, Finest FRiends, on this Day He hath Made!

A Mighty Fortress is our God

A Lovely Lord's Day to All!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Afternoon (((Kitty Mittens))
Beautiful!!
A lovely day to you!