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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-18,19,20-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
May 18, 2007 | Billie

Posted on 05/18/2007 7:45:38 AM PDT by 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 200,000 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







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 ~





"Getting to Know You"


THIS WEEK'S THREADS



05-14,15-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


05-16-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie

05-17-07 ~ Who's your Dad-ullah?
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess




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





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1 posted on 05/18/2007 7:45:39 AM PDT by Billie
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2 posted on 05/18/2007 7:46:34 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Thank you, Billie! Lovely pledge and adorable ping graphic!
3 posted on 05/18/2007 7:53:43 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Billie; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; WVNan; Allegra; ...

~Happy TGIF To The Finest~

Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

4 posted on 05/18/2007 7:56:47 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Billie; La Enchiladita; Mrs.Nooseman; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; DollyCali; The Mayor; MEG33; ...

Good Morning, y'all.
Happy Friday.


5 posted on 05/18/2007 8:03:51 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

May 18, 2007

Mistaken Confidence

READ: Romans 4:4-8

You were not redeemed with corruptible things, . . . but with the precious blood of Christ. —1 Peter 1:18-19

A successful businessman made this statement: “Almost every religion talks about a savior coming. When you look in the mirror in the morning, you’re looking at the savior. Nobody else is going to save you but yourself.”

We as Christians do not agree with that worldview because it is in direct contradiction to the gospel. The Bible teaches the exact opposite of such a self-sufficient confidence. The apostle Peter said of Jesus: “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

In Romans 4, we have forthright teaching that it is by faith, not by what we do, that a relationship with God can be established: “To him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness” (v.5). And we read in Romans 3:28, “We conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.” By no means—not with money or good deeds—can we secure God’s acceptance of our sinful selves.

We cannot save ourselves. We can be saved only by God’s Son, Jesus, who lived a sinless life, died as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, and rose from the grave.

You can’t earn your way into heaven—
The wages for sinning is death.
Jesus is longing to save you from sin;
Don’t wait till you draw your last breath.  —Hess

Jesus gave Himself to give us salvation.


6 posted on 05/18/2007 8:42:29 AM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: MEG33

Hi, Meg. Thank you. Your (next) post is beautiful! I love the dark green backgrounds for your beautiful red flowers!


7 posted on 05/18/2007 8:43:27 AM PDT by Billie
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To: beachn4fun

Morning, beachie - your weekday gifs are so cute!


8 posted on 05/18/2007 8:44:40 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

Hi Billie.

Thanks.

I recently went “shopping” at Google. (wink)


9 posted on 05/18/2007 8:46:48 AM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor - thank you as always for the coffee and daily scripture - a day without it just wouldn't be the same.


10 posted on 05/18/2007 8:48:07 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; All

~May 19th ~~~ Armed Forces Day~

11 posted on 05/18/2007 8:55:10 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Billie

;) Thanks, Billie..I found that background while Christmas “shopping”.


12 posted on 05/18/2007 9:00:10 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: beachn4fun

Google is the best online shopping ever! :)


13 posted on 05/18/2007 9:03:44 AM PDT by Billie
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To: MEG33
Poppies are so cheery and bright - just love their simplicity.


14 posted on 05/18/2007 9:09:41 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; ,

and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
kimmie7......................brother
LadyX (RIP)..............grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
911angelady.................2 sons
Consort.................2 daughters
Consort...................son-in-law
gonzo...................friend's son
Jen's Mom.................daughter
Meg33......................grandson
cookcounty......................son
JFC............................nephew
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
painter........................nephew
Himyar.............................son
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson
Scubachick.................husband
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
Q6-God..................twin brother
Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne..........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut...................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish........................active duty
ODC-GIRL................active duty
AF_Blue...................active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968................active duty
NoLongerFreeState...active duty
CMS........................active duty
AlaskaErik...............active duty
JemiansTerror...........active duty
tongue-tied ..............active duty
txradioguy................active duty
Hoosiersailor ...........active duty
DCBryan1................active duty
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
Armymarinemom................3 sons
american_ranger.....................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy........2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
freema.......................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
kimmykay.................................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
repubmom...............................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
Earthdweller......................nephew
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
meanie monster .........family friend
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
weeder1...........................nephew
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
monkeyface...............2 grandsons
redhead...................grandnephew
gonzo............................soninlaw
varina davis...................grandson
Rivendell.......................daughter
W.W.Smith...........................son
vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier
NavySEAL F-16....................son
Jaxter...........................son-in-law
USMCWife6869..............husband
AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son
2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw
2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter
GrandEagle........................friend
DebWisconsin.................nephew
jackv....................................son
prophetic.................brotherinlaw
GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins
Tina Kirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews



15 posted on 05/18/2007 9:11:00 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

Mornin’ Billie. Great lookin’ Pledge.

Gotta fire up the Hoover and start my Friday chores - dressed in Red, of course.


16 posted on 05/18/2007 9:13:46 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave
Morning, Dave. Thanks, Dave. :)

Gotta fire up the Hoover and start my Friday chores...

I'm getting so tired of all our off-white carpet - vacuuming, spot-cleaning, full-room shampooing, etc - and replacing much of it with hardwood or tile or, in the dining room - a patterned one that doesn't show doggie tracks 'n stuff so much. Guess if we had ever made certain rooms off-limits to the pets, it wouldn't be a problem. They've always had the run of the house though and can't see changing now. :)

17 posted on 05/18/2007 9:58:03 AM PDT by Billie
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18 posted on 05/18/2007 11:43:23 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA; DollyCali; dutchess
Hi, GeeBee! Your posts are always so cute, with such neat text!

I read your FR mail after I'd posted WFW this week. :) NEXT week yours if you're okay with that? And Dolly, will give you a 'reminder' in about a week for your turn. :) Feel free to do something new and different in place of WFW if you like. :)

Dutchess, if you need a break from Two Cents, just hollar!

Thank you all so much for keeping the Finest' doors open for those who like to stop in to say hi 'n stuff. :)


19 posted on 05/18/2007 12:44:59 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; snugs; All


Sending up prayers and sending over Love;Hugs & Thanks to Our US Troops & Allies!!!!!!!

20 posted on 05/18/2007 1:34:00 PM PDT by Majie Purple (How do I fill out the tag line anyway? Blasted HTML Code!... Teeheehee! HAhahaha! LOL!)
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