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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-19-06...T.G.I.F. at the Finest
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Posted on 05/19/2006 4:15:20 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA

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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

May 21, 2006

Unchained By The Cross

God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 n ancient Greek mythology, the hero Prometheus was captured and chained to a mountain peak, where he was sentenced to stay forever. Each day, a giant eagle arrived to feast on his liver. Hermes came to him and said, “Do not hope for an end to your suffering until a god appears as your substitute in torment, ready to descend for you into the realm of Hades.” According to the myth, this was done by the wise and just god Chiron, who sacrificed himself for Prometheus and delivered him from torment.

This story is in some ways a picture of what happened for us the day Jesus died on the cross. Mankind was bound by sin, and there was no hope of escape unless God took our place. And that’s exactly what happened. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on our behalf and paid the penalty for our sin. He provided a way of releasing us from eternal punishment. Were we to write for a thousand days, we still could not express the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Its full significance is beyond our comprehension.

Have you confessed your sin and asked Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior? If not, there’s no better time than today. Trust in Him, and you will know what it means to be unchained by the cross. David C. Egner

Amazing thought, that God in flesh
Would take my place and bear my sin;
That I, a guilty, death-doomed soul,
Eternal life might win.  —Anon

Step out of sin’s slavery and into salvation’s freedom—trust Christ.
Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 13-15; John 7:1-27

141 posted on 05/21/2006 5:52:06 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
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To: The Mayor

Good morning, Mayor! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Sing out in worship this morning.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.


142 posted on 05/21/2006 7:01:29 AM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: GodBlessUSA; Texas Songwriter; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; Mrs.Nooseman; ...


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



143 posted on 05/21/2006 7:12:02 AM PDT by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
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To: GodBlessUSA; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; ...
Gladiator - American Style

144 posted on 05/21/2006 10:22:07 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: MEG33

Happy Belated Birthday Greetings to you, MEG.
Hope it was GREAT!!!


145 posted on 05/21/2006 10:23:55 AM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Diver Dave

Excellent Dave, Thank you!


146 posted on 05/21/2006 10:46:07 AM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
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To: Diver Dave

Wonderful video, Dave. Thank you.

Happy Sunday.


147 posted on 05/21/2006 10:46:35 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: Purple Mountains Maj
Did you know anybody who died via that '67 bridge collapse?

No, that happened before we moved here. We came in 92, although my husband's people were from here. One of his cousin's died in the bridge collapse. We have a River Museum here where there is a scale model of the bridge with all the vehicles placed where they were actually on the bridge (I don't know how they know). They show most of the film that was taken of the accident. There is a memorial where the bridge used to come into the town street. Most everyone who lived here at the time was affected in some way. I have a good friend who owns and runs a local restaurant who lost both her husband and her five year old son. She has never remarried, and works way too hard. She volunteers for everything. She is the woman in the film with the real black hair. She sells Mothman souvineers in her cafe. When we first moved here the "other" bridge in town over the Kanawah River was old and rickity. When that bridge would get more than six cars on it, people would stop at the onramp and wait until the car in front of them was over the hump of the bridge before they would go onto the bridge........and NOBODY would honk at them. Everyone knew the fear that the community felt, and accepted it as a valid reason to hold up traffic.

148 posted on 05/21/2006 10:56:59 AM PDT by WVNan (Never use the word "you" when debating.)
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To: snugs
Hi snugs. I'm glad you are enjoying the Peanut Butter. It's just all natural, without preservatives etc. That is why it has to stay in the frig. I usually take out the portion that I want to use and zap it a few seconds to soften it enough to spread. The jam was made locally, but not by KET.

I've really enjoyed the Honey Roasted nuts you sent. I'm still holding out on the puddings for a special occasion. I've been under the weather so much this winter that I've not eaten much other than Chicken soup. Ha. I like the lichorise candy. Have liked that flavor since I was a child.

I trust that you are well?

149 posted on 05/21/2006 11:03:08 AM PDT by WVNan (Never use the word "you" when debating.)
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To: MEG33
Sorry I'm late MEG. Shall we call you MEG34 now?


150 posted on 05/21/2006 11:07:32 AM PDT by WVNan (Never use the word "you" when debating.)
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To: Diver Dave

Thank you, Dave!


151 posted on 05/21/2006 11:43:46 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: WVNan

Very good, Nan! LOL.. Thank you for the best wishes!


152 posted on 05/21/2006 11:45:07 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: The Mayor; All
Thank you for the wonderful message,Mayor.




May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

153 posted on 05/21/2006 11:50:56 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Hi Meg, your welcome!


154 posted on 05/21/2006 12:12:51 PM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
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Happy Sunday Dear FReepers!

155 posted on 05/21/2006 1:29:24 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: WVNan

Thanks for answering my ? & with so much detail!


156 posted on 05/21/2006 1:31:33 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Diver Dave

Love that Gladiator American style vid!
Thanks for the ping...


157 posted on 05/21/2006 1:33:45 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: WVNan

"...Shall we call you MEG34 now?"
Funny! :)


158 posted on 05/21/2006 1:36:57 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

Very good!


159 posted on 05/21/2006 1:55:41 PM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

160 posted on 05/21/2006 1:57:50 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Learning to shrug is the beginning of wisdom)
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