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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-14,15,16-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
September 14, 2007 | Billie

Posted on 09/14/2007 8:01:04 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



09-10,11-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor


09-12-07 ~Pretty for the People
By Billie

09-13-07 ~ Libbies, how's that MoveOn.org working?
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie




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 the above 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 09/14/2007 8:01:07 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...

2 posted on 09/14/2007 8:04:56 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Great thread and Pledge, Billie! Wearing RED to support the troops!
3 posted on 09/14/2007 8:09:52 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends

Good morning, Billie!! Um, not sure who those “gals” are in the front there... care to share...:0)?

(((Finest FRiends)))


4 posted on 09/14/2007 8:29:32 AM PDT by La Enchiladita (Where were you when the world stopped turning...)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

September 14, 2007

Name Upon Name

READ: Matthew 1:1-16

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. —Matthew 1:1

Dalton Conley, a sociologist at New York University, and his wife, Natalie Jeremijenko, have two children. Several years ago, they sought permission from the city to change their 5-year-old son’s name to Yo Xing Heyno Augustus Eisner Alexander Weiser Knuckles Jeremijenko-Conley. Actually, a lot of that name was already his, but his parents added three of the middle names. They had specific reasons for each one.

I believe that God had specific reasons for the names He included in the beginning of Matthew’s gospel. It may seem like a long, boring list of meaningless names, but those names served at least two purposes. First, they provided the framework by which true Hebrews could establish their family roots and maintain religious purity against outside influences. Second, the names reflected the sovereign work of God. They revealed God’s dealings in the past, which resulted in the birth of the Messiah. The Lord used all kinds of people in Jesus’ lineage—farmers, kings, a prostitute, adulterers, liars. When we read this list, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness.

As you think about being a part of God’s family by faith in Christ, remember His faithfulness to you and His desire to use you to bring about His purposes.

O God, grant me the strength of heart,
Of motive, and of will
To falter not but do my part
Your purpose to fulfill. —Anon.

Life’s purpose is found in a person—Jesus Christ.


5 posted on 09/14/2007 8:40:17 AM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: Billie


Wear Red to support our Troops
And celebrate our Troops and Allies
Cheers!



6 posted on 09/14/2007 9:56:27 AM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends

Happy TGIF Everyone!

~Wearing Red On Friday To Support Our Troops~

7 posted on 09/14/2007 1:34:10 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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Good afternoon, Billie. Neat thread. You've had a busy week. :)

Happy Red Friday.
I'm wearing red today but I support our Military everyday!

8 posted on 09/14/2007 2:40:13 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

September 15, 2007

The Pharmacist

Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” —2 Samuel 12:7

The pharmacist had a good reputation. He was a family man and a good businessman. News reports listed his worth in the millions. Yet, to increase his profits, this trusted professional began to dilute the strength of the chemotherapy drugs he was dispensing. He was caught and convicted of the crime. He left many health-care workers asking, “How could this happen?”

Some of the same questions must have been asked about King David. Known as a man after God’s own heart, he used the power of his office to take another man’s wife (2 Sam. 11). Then he conspired to take her husband’s life. The man who died was one of David’s own military officers who was away from home fighting the king’s battles.

We could look at the failures of well-known people to feel better about ourselves. But if we feel good about the wrongs of others, we don’t know ourselves. The Bible doesn’t tell us about the sins of David to weaken our sense of moral alarm, but to put all of us on notice.

The failures of others should cause us to be more aware of our own weaknesses and need for the grace of Christ. Only in the knowledge of our weakness will we be dependent on the strength of our God.

The Bible, O Lord, is just like a mirror
That shows me the need of my heart,
For in it I see an accurate image,
A portrait of me—every part. —Hess

The Bible is a mirror that reflects how God sees us.


9 posted on 09/15/2007 7:21:52 AM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: La Enchiladita
Um, not sure who those “gals” are in the front there... care to share...:0)?

LOL! They're stylin', aren't they!

10 posted on 09/15/2007 8:38:55 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ConorMacNessa; La Enchiladita; The Mayor; Lady Jag; MEG33; JustAmy; Finest FRiends
WOW! This is the slowest I've EVER seen it 'around here! I'm going back to sleep now. LOL

Hope everyone is having the BEST time at the Gathering of Eagles!

Loved the "picture" of Meg, Luvbo, and GeeBee in front of the White House the other day, LadyJ!

Meg, your flowers/tables have been exquisite as usual!

11 posted on 09/15/2007 8:45:04 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends

Same here, Billie... the slowest I’ve seen.
Some are at the GOE, but don’t know about the rest.

All your hard work on the threads this week has been awesome and beautiful... Thank you so much!

There is still a chance the thread could pick up today and tomorrow. So, get your needed sleep but check back.

(((Billie))) (((Finest FRiends)))


12 posted on 09/15/2007 8:48:48 AM PDT by La Enchiladita (Where were you when the world stopped turning...)
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To: La Enchiladita
((((((((((dita)))))))))))

I don't mind it being slow - weekends here are not my 'thang' as a rule anyway.

Thanks for the compliments on 'my' other threads this week. Really enjoyed doing something new for a change, and the response was very nice, so I think our viewers also enjoyed looking at some new stuff for a change. :)

I need to go back and put the link to this thread at the end of Thursday's before I forget. :)

13 posted on 09/15/2007 9:37:08 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
Diver Dave....................cousin
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
W.W.Smith.......................son
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.............son, cousin
auboy..........................cousin
painter........................nephew
Himyar.............................son
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
varina davis...............grandson
weeder1.....................nephew
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
meanie monster ....family friend
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
monkeyface...........2 grandsons
redhead................grandnephew
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
Col. Mike.................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
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
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
gonzo............................soninlaw
Rivendell.......................daughter
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
TinaKirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews
ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews
dwhole2th.............................son
skimask...............................son
VARepublican.......................son
Katydidnt..............................son
oneolcop...............................son
Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews
Trooprally.............................son
007girl.............................nephew
arbee4bush ...................daughter
PERKY2004...................husband
SoldierDad...............son, nephew
SoldierDad..............niece, cousin



14 posted on 09/15/2007 9:48:55 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
OOPS! Link to JH2's Two Cents in the opening post above doesn't work. :( Corrected:

9-13-07 ~ JH2: Libbies, how's that MoveOn.org ad working?

15 posted on 09/15/2007 10:00:56 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends
~~~
With You In Spirit, Eagles



~Thank You~
To All Who Serve Our Country

16 posted on 09/15/2007 10:10:04 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; ConorMacNessa; La Enchiladita; The Mayor; MEG33; JustAmy

Billie, it’s not the quantity of a thread but the quality. And your wonderful thread inspires quality. You do a great job. Thank you.


17 posted on 09/15/2007 10:36:30 AM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: Lady Jag

Amen, LadyJ!

FR is slowwww today for me!


18 posted on 09/15/2007 10:49:42 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

FR seems slowest when I hit the post button. Is it the same for you?


19 posted on 09/15/2007 11:01:23 AM PDT by Lady Jag (The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.)
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To: Lady Jag

It is! I clicked on your post and got it immediately. Preview just displayed fast.Hmmm..maybe the problem is clearing up!


20 posted on 09/15/2007 11:07:59 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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