A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-12,13,14-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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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.

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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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


10-08,09-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-10-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

10-11-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
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

[Diver Dave]

We've been having some rain these past few days, but with each storm, the sun peeks through providing a Kodak moment...

A Personal Friend of mine provides these Kodak moments on a regular basis. I just lift my eyes heavenward and say, " Thank You, Lord."

[La Enchiladita]

Beautiful, Diver Dave, a double rainbow... isn’t it awesome? Thank you for showing this to us!

I get so excited to see a rainbow. We had a nice rain overnight in SoCal; perhaps we’ll have more this season than last.

[La Enchiladita]

You will ace it, Rus, I am sure...:)

[MEG33]

Good luck, Mayor!

[MEG33]

Beautiful, Diver!

[MEG33]

Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God;
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea,
I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness.

~Wishing You A Blessed Lord's Day~

[The Mayor]

October 14, 2007

Face-To-Face

READ: Isaiah 6:1-10

I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up. —Isaiah 6:1

Being face-to-face with famous people can take your breath away. As a sportswriter, I’ve interviewed basketball stars David Robinson and Avery Johnson. And I’ve stood in a garage with Joe Gibbs, racecar owner and pro football coach.

A person can easily feel inadequate when talking with bigger-than-life people. We can even develop an awe and respect for athletes and other stars who make us feel insignificant.

But that’s nothing when compared to what Isaiah saw "in the year that King Uzziah died" (Isa. 6:1). Isaiah experienced something so magnificent and terrifying that nothing could compare to it—he stood face-to-face with God!

In a vision, God showed Isaiah who He really was. What the prophet saw greatly affected him. He saw God’s majesty. He gained a fresh understanding of God’s holiness. He saw the contrast between his sinful self and God’s perfection. He heard God’s call to service, and he answered it.

Today, we can see God in His Word and in the Spirit’s work in and through us. And we can commune with Him through prayer. But one day in heaven we will see our Lord face-to-face (1 John 3:2). Now that will take our breath away! 

Face to face! O blissful moment!
Face to face—to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer—
Jesus Christ who loves me so.  —Breck

God’s awesome presence is both convicting and comforting.

Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 43-44; 1 Thessalonians 2

[jaycee]

Very, very beautiful picture and scripture this morning.

[DollyCali]

Oh Lord! How magnificent is ALL of your creation!

A Butterfly Thread

[jaycee]

Bass Lake, Blowing Rock, N.C. This is a nice little day trip from my city to Blowing Rock. My husband and I, with friends, made this trip many times, especially in Spring and Fall. There is a lot to see in Blowing Rock. And a great place to see the colors of the leaves in the Fall.

[jaycee]

Dolly, your butterflies are beautiful. Saw these a long time ago. I will be looking at your Butterfly thread later when I have time. Going to try to get to church. Feeling tired this am. Have a great day.

[GodBlessUSA]

Fantastic! How gorgeous Meg! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful Dollly!
Nature is a magnificent creation :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Must have been a wonderful trip to take Jaycee. :) I’d love to spend hours there! It looks so beautiful and peaceful.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :) Thank you. I wrote a huge post to you about how my Dad had a discussion with me about this lesson when I was a child and famous people. But the post became way too long. ;) I enjoyed the scripture! Thanks!

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter


Have a Blessed Sunday Everyone...

[GodBlessUSA]

[debm29palms]

Just wanted to drop by and wish EVERYONE a great SUNNY Sunday :)

My daughter broke her arm yesterday and we spent the afternoon/evening in the ER. Not such a good day :( Unfortunately, it was a bed break AND her right arm and she is right handed. It’s going to be tough. But she was a TROOPER and did great. She was a tough one :)

By the way, she broke her arm because she was riding her bike and swerved to avoid hitting her little brother. Tough, but a sweetie!

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Graphics, Finest FRiends, and our Lord Grant us all a Blessed Day.

debm29palms, your Daughter is in my Prayers for a Rapid Mending of her Arm. Everyone Please Keep Alpha-8-25-02's Wife in your Prayers for Healing; she has been Very Ill.

~Butterfly and Flowers on my Shepherd's Ranch~

Sing unto the LORD;
For He hath Done Excellent Things!
(Is.12:5)

[debm29palms]

Thank you so much :)

Praying for Alpha-8-25-02!

Have a Blessed and Sunny day :)