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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-16,17,18-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
November 16, 2007 | Billie

Posted on 11/16/2007 7:42:51 AM PST by Billie

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1 posted on 11/16/2007 7:42:53 AM PST by Billie
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To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; ...

2 posted on 11/16/2007 7:45:13 AM PST by Billie
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Beautiful Pledge, Billie and the next post is just the awwwww~ for the weekend.


3 posted on 11/16/2007 7:50:51 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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November 16, 2007

2,000-Year-Old Sprout

READ: Psalm 92:12-15

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree. . . . They shall still bear fruit in old age. —Psalm 92:12,14

In June of 2006, Israeli doctors and scientists successfully germinated a 2,000-year-old date palm seed. Found at the Herodian fortress of Masada on the west bank of the Dead Sea, the seed was tagged “Methuselah” for the man with the oldest recorded age in the Bible (Gen. 5:27). In addition to the challenge of awakening a long-dormant seed, the team also wanted to learn more about the tree praised in Scripture for its shade, food, beauty, and medicinal qualities.

The date palm has an important role in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the tree is linked to the temple and presence of God. The New Testament describes excited crowds praising God and throwing palm branches at the feet of Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.

God’s promise to bless the world through a descendant of Abraham also lay dormant for 2,000 years (see Gen. 12:1-3). Finally, the Seed of promise sprouted. That Seed was Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah. Soon the story of His resurrected life would go out to every nation on earth.

The miracle is now ours to experience. Time is not a factor. Neither is the barren ground of circumstance. All that matters is that we allow our hearts to be the soil in which Christ is welcomed and worshiped.

God’s promise like a tiny seed
May seem to be an empty thing,
But hidden in that tiny seed
Is life that waits the warmth of spring.  —D. De Haan

God never makes a promise that He will not keep.


4 posted on 11/16/2007 7:51:54 AM PST by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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Good morning, Billie - great thread and Pledge! Wearing red to support the Troops!


5 posted on 11/16/2007 7:52:40 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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Awwwwwww, thank you. :) You are always so sweet, jaycee.

Sorry that I'm always pretty much AWOL on the weekends, even when it's my turn to open the door. :(

You, Meg, Conor, The Mayor, Kitty, GeeBee, Dolly, Dave, Amy and a few of the others are so good to pop in and out and see that nobody's trashed the kitchen or anything!

6 posted on 11/16/2007 8:17:24 AM PST by Billie
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~Happy TGIF To The Finest~

Wearing Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

7 posted on 11/16/2007 8:21:13 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Billie; Finest FRiends

8 posted on 11/16/2007 8:29:57 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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Now there’s an awwwwwwwwwwwwww. :)


9 posted on 11/16/2007 8:35:26 AM PST by Billie
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Nice legs in those plaid “skirts”. LOL! Great red hi heels, Meg! (great find!)


10 posted on 11/16/2007 8:36:51 AM PST by Billie
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Lucky!!


11 posted on 11/16/2007 8:38:36 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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I vote for a Happy Friday.


12 posted on 11/16/2007 8:44:51 AM PST by Lady Jag (Fall seven times, stand up eight)
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(((Hugs)))..So cute, jaycee!


13 posted on 11/16/2007 8:44:53 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Lady Jag

Me,too!(((Hugs)))


14 posted on 11/16/2007 8:46:55 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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Mornin' Billie and Company.

Great looking Pledge this fine autumn day. Lots of colorful trees in our neighborhood and there's a rake in the shed calling out to me. Ever try to rake one-handed? Perhaps the blower will work better.

Here's a scene from our neighborhood. Picture's a couple years old, but the colors this year are just as magnificent...


15 posted on 11/16/2007 8:59:52 AM PST by Diver Dave
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Beautiful, Dave!I decided to blow the leaves off the patio with a power washing...The rest in the backyard will make good mulch...in place

;o)


16 posted on 11/16/2007 9:13:55 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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I hope for Red....Dems think they have it, and I am a bit nervous over it for the now!


17 posted on 11/16/2007 9:42:03 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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I like those red shoes........bet those guys do, too!


18 posted on 11/16/2007 9:43:33 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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Pretty fall leaves....ours haven’t been so good this year and we usually do!


19 posted on 11/16/2007 9:45:31 AM PST by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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To: Billie

TGIF! Like your pledge and cute opening graphic, it’s adorable.


20 posted on 11/16/2007 10:05:41 AM PST by Aquamarine
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