A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-27,28,29-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

October 27, 2006 | Billie

[Billie]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ 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


10-23-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-24-06 ~ Autumn Splendor
ByJustAmy & Mama_Bear

10-25-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie

10-26-06 ~ Cat Tails - Ligers
By DollyCali

Have a wonderful weekend!

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

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

[The Mayor]

October 28, 2006

Good Out Of Evil

READ: Romans 8:18-28

We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. —Romans 8:28

The events of life can challenge our trust in the Scriptures. Romans 8:28 teaches that God can bring good out of "all things." But in August 2004 "all things" seemed hard to fathom. Some longtime friends of mine contacted me and others asking prayer for their son and his fiancée who were missing. It was so out of character for Jason and Lindsay that we feared the worst. Several days later, their murdered bodies were found, just 2 weeks before their wedding.

In those troubling days, "all things" seemed incapable of including such a senseless act. Yet the victims' families were amazing in their resolve to trust Jesus Christ, reaffirming their confidence that God would graciously bring good out of great evil.

In the following months, incredible stories began to roll in. Through letters, e-mail, and phone calls, we heard of people who had seen the families' example in the media coverage and had come to Christ. Eternal destinies had been changed and lives had been won through the testimonies of Jason and Lindsay and their families.

Nothing could ever justify those murders or replace precious lives cut short. But we are drawn again to hope, for we see God's ability to bring good out of evil. —Bill Crowder

We comprehend Him not,
Yet earth and heaven tell
God sits as sovereign on the throne
And ruleth all things well.  —Gerhardt

God can turn tragedy into triumph.

Bible in One Year:  Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. A very good and timely lesson today. Sometimes with all the evil in this world it seems the good is overshadowed.

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy,
and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Bykrbayb..........................son Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36.............2 nephews TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty

OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son Ike..........................................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son GodBlessUSA......................cousin SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Jen's Mom........................daughter Meg33.............................grandson 911angelady........................2 sons Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw varina davis...................grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2..............................son

[Billie]

Morning, All! Getting closer and closer to pumpkin pie time! :)

[The Mayor]

Morning Billie...

Absolutely right, much good comes out of the bad.
I love Romans 8-28

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

[DollyCali]

sweet graphic!(keep on hold for Tuesday)

I am about done with the Tuesday Finest Halloween thread (shock?)..Not as complex as the couple day thread from last year.

For the singles just recycled quite a bit from the weekend thread I did at Finest last year. Changed some things but having a lot of it done is SO GOOD!

waiting for the text from another participant to plug into table already done for today & the ping.

Wet & coolish here might get snow tonight.. wont complain after knowing what Rus went through

Busy, busy, busy weekend here!

Just got an email on Halloween costumes gone wrong.. It is somewhat humerous but VERY unsuitable to post here .. or anywhere else at FR.

[Majie Purple]

We're all having so much fun taking turns riding in Your patriotic car!
Woo!Hoo! A new outfit...
T Y Billie Dolling!
*Is it possile to get a single one of mine...
To post on my P P?*
Just wondering...
If that request requires extra work for You,
nevermind.

[Majie Purple]

((((Oh my! That is precious & lovely!

Thank You Sweet Billie!
That's heading straight to my P P!
& the fact that it has a bluebird and a bunny to represent us...
Along with the word Friends...Priceless treasure tis!!))))

[Majie Purple]

Oh the iming of Your pumkin pie comment & pic post...
I bought a pumpkin pie & vanilla whipped topping yesterday! & will again for Thanksgiving; most
likely a few times before Thanksgiving as well!
Love it!

[Majie Purple]

Recent gif gifts Y'all have given me are now on my P P.
(With explaination/T Y text included.)
Letting You know in case You want to go see!!!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks again Billie Dolling!



Heading off line now to go enjoy some actual, not virtual pumkin pie now.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO THE FINEST!

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Wearing Red to support our troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan!

I think I'm better late than never - continuing with our American Indian theme.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Ride in your Car, Dear (((((Billie)))))! God Bless you for Kindness and Thoughtfulness!

[Kitty Mittens]

I'm Listening to Midday Connection, with Kay Arthur, from the Link you Posted, Dear Carbine. Thank you!

[Kitty Mittens]

What a Sweet Poem, Jack! Thank you for your Every Ping!

[Kitty Mittens]

You have the Most Incredible Profile Page, Sweet (((((Purple)))))! I am Honored, my Dear Sister in our Lord, that you Put the Bunny Pics on your Page, and you have Blessed me So Much, that I'm Thanking our Lord for you as I Type! Our Great King Shower you with Abundant, Continual, and Manifold Blessings!!

[Majie Purple]

Thank You Caring Kitty Mittens!
Couldn't have placed them there if You hadn't
of gif gifted me with them.
((((You always say the kindest of kind words!
Love Ya,
in Jesus' Love & Care!))))

[Majie Purple]

I'm not momo...nononeverneverunhunhunh... I just think Osmond harmonies can't be beat. Matched or tied with, yes, but not beat. and this is a lovely song...
Man I wish they weren'...

& in the looks dept Donny is aces to this red blooded American lady...So enjoy and please put up with my occasional Osmond posts and / or pingage.
;oD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AAdq_2eoqs

[DollyCali]

[.30Carbine]

Oh, I'm so glad! I want to hear *your* voice again, my sister!