A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26,27,28-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, Aquamarine ~

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, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


01-22-07 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

01-23-07 ~ I Believe...
By Dolly Cali

01-24-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

01-25-07 ~ Bush Delivers SOTU Address...Dems Struggle
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

I wish you were off. See you tomorrow night. Have a great day!

[luvie]

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

[MEG33]

Sweet dreams,SandRat..and thank you for keeping us informed about our troops.

[luvie]

I wish I was off, too.

We'll have some fun tomorrow night!

See ya then!

(((hugs)))

[GodBlessUSA]

I know. It takes me forever to find a graphic. ;)

I just saved your photo to my desktop. The flower is slightly elongated but it still looks beautiful. :)

[MEG33]

I think I'll put on my parka tomorrow..It's supposed to get cloudy again.Sweet dreams, Grammy!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Luv.
Your table is excellent. I'm enjoying your song now. :)

[MEG33]

;)

[luvie]

Nighty-night!

I heard that too...they're saying snow here, but I really
don't believe them. It was beautiful today!

[luvie]

Thanks, GB!

I really like that song!

See ya tomorrow. Guess I'd really better go this time

20 minute rule is nearly up! LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL Me too.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Night Meg
Sweet dreams.
Hugs

[luvie]

3..2..1...

All together now......:D

Bye! **waving**

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hmmmm....looks like you beautiful ladies have all turned in for the night. : (

Well, I'll pounce on you....Ooooops!....make that 'see' you all later. : )

Until then.....

[JohnHuang2]

Driveby....

Howdy GodBlessUSA! I got in a little late, saw this new thread already up, didn't know if it's ok to bump yesterday's thread, so here's a big THANKS, dutchess, for your exceptional work on yesterday's thread! But, then again, I wouldn't expect any less from you. Thank you so much, my friend. (((((((((((((dutchess)))))))))))))

Haven't read the replies yet, but here's a big THANKS, y'all, for dropping by! (((((((((((((((group hug))))))))))))))))

See y'all soon ;-)

[fatima]

(((Hugs)))

[.30Carbine]

Oh, He makes all things beautiful! Thank you for putting some of that beauty on display before my eyes, dear Meg.

[ConorMacNessa]

Great thread and Pledge, GeeBee! TGIF! Wearing red to support our troops on the ground.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, everybody. I've got my red on and IT'S FRIDAY.

Time to party

Let's support those Troops. Remember to say THANK YOU to our allies

[The Mayor]

January 26, 2007

Into The Desert

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READ: Exodus 15:22-27

I am the Lord who heals you. —Exodus 15:26

After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Red Sea, they were led into the desert. How strange that God would lead them from a place of revelation and power to a place of disappointment and dire need!

But God wanted to show them that life is a combination of bitter and sweet, triumph and defeat. When the Israelites arrived at Marah, they complained because the water was bitter (Ex. 15:23). After Moses interceded (v.25), God reminded them to keep His commandments (v.26). Then He brought them to the abundance and refreshment of Elim (v.27).

The Lord wanted to teach them that each experience on their journey would reveal their hearts. This test showed they were living by sight and not by faith.

They also learned that God was involved in their daily affairs. He wanted them to know that He not only could part the sea, but He would also supply water for His people. He knew their needs because He planned their way.

If you are being led into a wilderness of disappointment and bitterness right now, trust God, for He knows exactly where you are and what you need. As you obey His commands, He will lead you out of the desert and into a place of spiritual abundance, healing, and refreshment.

We shrink from this life’s challenges—we plead
For watered pastures never touched by pain;
But God will often let us sense our need
Before He sends His cool, refreshing rain.  —Gustafson

The more bitter the desert experience,  the sweeter the water of the oasis

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 14-15; Matthew 17