A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-08,10,11-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

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, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-05-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-06-06 ~ Put Down the Mouse & Step Away From the Computer
By Billie

06-07-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

06-08-06 ~ Islamist: *Me Lie* about Haditha.
Your Media laps it up
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

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.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[stopem]

Happy Friday Meg!!

Been offline till now we are planting a new garden and laying sod, looks pretty good for now, neighbors came over to offer their advice and compliment us :)

Happy weekend everyone!

[Majie Purple]

"Aw! This is so cute"

Thanks GeeBee!

[Majie Purple]

"Hi Maj
How are you today? :)"

I'm fine. Thanks for asking...
And you?

[GodBlessUSA]

After days and days of clouds and rain, the sun is out. I'm very happy about that. I'm looking forward to a sunny day tomorrow..... all day long. :)

[Majie Purple]

Have fun in the sun tomorrow! S'pose to be sunny Here tomorrow as well!

[GodBlessUSA]

I just checked weather. Looks like I have to wait till Sunday to see the sun. LOL You enjoy your sunny day :)

[snugs]

That rose is Peace in my opinion the best rose there is both for looks and smell.

[tuliptree76]

Hi everyone. I hope you all have a good weekend.

Happy Cuddle Up Day!

[The Mayor]

June 10, 2006

Who Knows Best?

READ: 2 Chronicles 36:15-21

They mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets. —2 Chronicles 36:16

“I love my job,” said Maggie, a young nurse, “but it’s so frustrating when I tell people what they need to do to stay healthy and they don’t follow my advice.”

I smiled in empathy. “I felt that way when I started my editorial career,” I told her. “It was frustrating when authors would disregard the advice I gave them about improving their manuscripts.”

Then I realized the spiritual implication. “If you and I feel frustrated when people don’t follow our professional advice,” I said, “imagine how God feels when we ignore His.” He’s the only One with perfect knowledge of what’s good for us, yet we often behave as if we know better.

This was the case in ancient Israel. Thinking that they knew more than God did, the people followed their own way (2 Chronicles 36:15-16). As a result, Jerusalem and the house of God fell into the hands of the Babylonians.

This is also the case with us when God’s instructions seem difficult. We may conclude that He had exceptions in mind for our particular circumstance.

God graciously teaches what is best (Isaiah 48:17-18) but doesn’t force us to do it. He patiently presents what is right and good, and allows us to choose it. —Julie Ackerman Link

What freedom lies with all who choose
To live for God each day!
But chains of bondage shackle those
Who choose some other way.  —D. De Haan

God’s teaching may not always make sense,
but it’s always senseless to think we know better.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   2 Chronicles 34-36; John 19:1-22

[luvie]

Good mornin' Rus! Good to see you here this fine Saturday morning.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Are you going to have pretty weather? Ours is...hot, but pretty.

Thank you for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

[MEG33]

Blue Fama Scabiosa
Happy Weekend To The Finest

Thank you, Mayor for our daily bread

[The Mayor]

Beautiful is a good word for it. Sunny and cool.
Supposed to be in the 60's and breezy.

[The Mayor]

Hi Meg, Good day to you!

[luvie]

That sounds ideal. The great part of having such a huge "air conditioner" as the lake is right in your front yard, so to speak.

It's supposed to be nearly 100 here. It's not even noon and it's already 93. Gaaaahhh! Have I told you lately how I hate West Texas summers? LOL!

[The Mayor]

Heat with humidity is not fun.

Yes Lake Erie helps us in the spring and summer but, it can bring extremely bad winters too. Plus it can drag out winters into spring.

[luvie]

I have heat with NO humidity. When the wind blows in the heat it feels like it's searing your skin.

Enjoy it now that your horrible winter is over. Are you just having a family weekend? No work projects? That would be good. Do a little grillin' or just being lazy for a change.

[Majie Purple]

Hi tt! Nice to see you...Thanks! You have a good weekend too. As for "Cuddle Up Day" I don't have anyone to cuddle :( Boo,hoo,hoo! But I'm a catch...so no worries it'll happen someday! :)

[The Mayor]

Actually cleaning out my email, just deleted over 100 and down to 70 now.

I have to finish rebuilding a door and am taking pics to make a new web page.

I lived in Arizona and know exactly what your talking about.

[stopem]

Hi luvW here in Dallas area it will be 100 as well but it was very humid this morning.

Daughter and Family lived in Midland, Grandson graduated from Trinity.

[luvie]

Very cool...I probably have seen them. I work in the mall! ;o)