A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-05-07....Quinnehtukqut ~ "beside the long tidal river"

December 5, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

[Billie]

[Rembrandt]

Thanks for the history of the FR site; that was interesting to learn. In 1996, when FR was born, I was working in Saigon, Vietnam; I returned to the US in 1997 and found FR about a year after that. I’ve loved it ever since although, being outspoken, I’ve found a need to change my screen name a couple of times.

Have a great tomorrow and thanks again!

Rembrandt

[DollyCali]

Wow! knock your socks off & spin your head gorgeous thread miss Billie!

Thank you for giving us a beautiful glimpse of a wonderful state. I lived in both Mass & RI but never did spend any time in Connecticut.. Now it seems I am really wanting to get there... a lot to see & do.

[DollyCali]

from my profile page.. (copied of course)

[Billie]

Well thank you, Rembrandt, for your post. You have a great tomorrow, too. I’m going to call it a night and will be back in a few hours.

[Billie]

Hi, Dolly - was just about to turn off pc and go to bed when I saw your post. Thanks so much - I found this state to be so beautiful I would really love to see it in person. Never thought a lot about the New England states before, but after doing Delaware and now this one, I’ve fallen in love with new England!

[Billie]

Yankee Doodle went to town;
Yankee Doodle Dandy......la la la

:) Night!

[The Mayor]

December 5, 2007

Changed Landscape

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READ: Matthew 4:1-11

Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. —Matthew 4:1

I love my garden. But living in the Midwestern US during winter reduces my beautiful garden to a frozen, snow-covered, barren landscape.

It wasn’t like that in Eden. Eden was a breathtakingly beautiful garden year-round. And it was in that garden that Adam and Eve basked in the stunning creation of God and the joy of perfect harmony with Him and with each other. Until, that is, Satan arrived on the scene, bringing weeds, thorns, destruction, and death.

You can’t help but notice the contrast between the landscape in Genesis 1 and Matthew 4. The same tempter who once entered God’s garden now welcomes God to his turf—the dangerous, barren wilderness.

The wilderness can be a picture of what the world—and life—becomes when Satan has his way. With one decisive blow, the joy of Eden was replaced with the barrenness of shame (Gen. 3). But Jesus was victorious on Satan’s turf! (Matt. 4). In that victory He gives us hope that we too can have victory. A victory that shows us the enemy no longer holds sway. A victory that assures us the day is coming when we will no longer toil in Satan’s wilderness but will be ushered into heaven, where the joy of Eden will be ours—forever.

Now that’s something to look forward to!

For Further Study
For more information about our future “Eden,” go to Daily Strength

As you journey through the wilderness of temptation, Christ’s victory is yours.

Bible in One Year:   Daniel 1-2; 1 John 4

[Biggirl]

From one of those 287 CT FR posters, I just want to say THANK-YOU! =^..^=

Biggirl

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Billie - great thread and Pledge!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Mayor - thanks for the daily lesson.

[The Mayor]

Good morning.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, y'all

Lovely presentation, Billie. I'd love to visit there as well.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachie - is it snowing down your way? I had some on the way into work and it is snowing in downtown DC now.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Billie
Magnificent!! I love that gif that changes pictures. Really enjoyed reading about the Civil War leaders and need to go to the sites and brush up on my history. :) The thread and pictures show how lovely Connecticut is!

My Grandma very much loved having Yankee Pot Roast. My husband will too, Thanks for this recipe!! Pound cake is among my favorites! :) !

Since Connecticut is close, we have visited there often. One place we stayed many years ago was Mystic Seaport. We stayed on a boat in port. It is a lovely place. A recreated 19th century coastal village. The aquarium in town was a fun visit too!

Many, many, many years ago, LOL, I took flying lessons. I flew a Cessna and have landed in Groton CT. Airport, often. What a view coming in for landing. Good memory. :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, GeeBee - how are you doing today?

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Conor :)
How are you today? I slept a little late. Working on my coffee and so far, I need more. ;) LOL

[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great, thanks! Had light snow on the way in to work this morning.

[GodBlessUSA]

We are suppose to get some snow this afternoon. It’s nice to see and it hasn’t been sticking around. :) Feels more like Christmas time getting the snow.