A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-05,06,07-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

October 5, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

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

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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


10-01,02-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-03,04-07 ~ Kansas ~ "The Sunflower State"
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 this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Billie]

[Billie]

We're wearing red 'cause, you know...
it's Friday, and we support our troops.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Billie! Happy Friday to the Finest! Wearing red to support the troops.

[GodBlessUSA]

[MEG33]

*Happy TGIF To The Finest*

*I'm Wearing Red To Support The Troops*

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow! Gorgeous Meg! :)

[MEG33]

Thank you, GeeBee.

I loved this picture..It is on my favorites list so you will see it again!

[MEG33]

This is a beautiful fall pledge, Billie.

[The Mayor]

October 5, 2007

No Excuses

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READ: Romans 10:1-13

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. —Romans 10:13

People have many different reasons for rejecting the gospel. A common one is to blame Christians for something they did or did not do. These critics say, "I know a Christian who treated me poorly." Or, "I went to church, and no one talked to me."

Indeed, Christians aren’t perfect, and many can be bad examples. But blaming others doesn’t remove one’s accountability to God.

The truth of the gospel does not depend on the way others live out their faith. Salvation is about Jesus alone. Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

Some people may use Christians as an excuse to reject the gospel. But they certainly can’t point a finger of blame at Jesus. He is sinless and perfect in every way. Pilate said of Him, "I have found no fault in this Man" (Luke 23:14). And Jesus did what no one else could do—He suffered death on a cross to provide salvation for all who believe in Him. That makes it tough for someone to say, "I’m not going to become a Christian because I don’t like what Jesus did."

Don’t get sidetracked by looking at the faults of others. Look to Jesus. He alone is the way to heaven.

There is no excuse for saying "No" to Christ.

He is the Way, the Truth, the Life—
That One whose name is Jesus;
There is no other name on earth
That has the power to save us. —Sper

Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 23-25; Philippians 1

[The Mayor]

Sorry for my absence as of late but I have been very busy. These two articles tell it all, I have had to work over time to get this issue back into the spot light. Excellent media coverage, two articles in the Buffalo News to be in todays or tomorrows paper. Last night I turned their meeting into mine, it was good.

Motorists Weigh In on Grand Island Tolls

Residents Outraged at Grand Island Tolls

CITY OF TONAWANDA: Landfill letter circulated

Tonawanda Landfill: Inaction draws residents’ outrage

The election is only 3 weeks away and it will only be won by media coverage. Money is non existent from supporters, they have to spend to much on taxes and tolls.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks for the daily lesson, Mayor.

[Lady Jag]

Patriotism... is not short, frenzied outbursts
of emotion, but the tranquil and steady
dedication of a lifetime. ~Adlai Stevenson

[MEG33]

Good Luck, Mayor! We really appreciate your Daily Bread and the Military tribute..I know you are swamped with other obligations..

[MEG33]

Indeed!

[Lady Jag]

YES, indeed

[Majie Purple]

“...Last night I turned their meeting into mine, it was good...”

Great line,that!
Hope this effort to take those tolls away doesn’t take too much of a toll on You...
:)
Go get’em!

Thanks for keeping us posted on Your progress re: this issue.

[Majie Purple]

Pretty Fall themed Pledge O A.

[Majie Purple]

I heart those bouncy red white & blubirds!!!

[Majie Purple]

That’s very pretty!

[Majie Purple]

Waving Hello! and Wearing Red on Friday in support of Our US Troops and Allies!