A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-10,11,12-07....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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-06,07-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-08-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

08-09-07 ~ My 2 cents, John Huang2 ~ I quote, you decide
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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

[jaycee]

Diet coke has no calories but since I don’t like them much I don’t drink them like I did cokes. I drink water a lot but try to eat a lot of green vegetables and I have been buying oranges, apples, etc. They have natural sugar in them but I have to eat something. I fixed a nice steak Thursday night and had asparagus...no bread and it was filling and delicious. But I love pasta of any kind and potatoes and I am staying away from them until I go back and get my blood checked Wednesday. And I still am weak. Sugar gives energy, doesn’t it? Did the dr. tell you to cut back or are you trying to lose weight?

[DollyCali]

jaycee, I love potatoes & pasta also & LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cheese.. I dont have really healthy eating overall.. I think we all have our weak areas & I think if we in general have good eating habits we can on occasion go for our splurges.

I have never read a lot on the nautural ways with sugar problems, diabetes etc. It is no doubt an entirely different ball game.

I need to get ready to leave for the day. Hang in there!

[jaycee]

Dolly, I plan on reading this whole thing after church. I don’t feel like going this morning but I have been out several Sundays and will try to get there today. If I feel too bad on my way out, I may not go but I will try first! I have felt worse since I cut out sugar and carbs....just dragging!

[The Mayor]

August 12, 2007

Keep The Fire Burning

READ: Romans 12:9-21

[Be] fervent in spirit. —Romans 12:11

Modern furnaces have taken the work out of keeping warm in cold climates. We simply set the timer on the thermostat, and the house is warm when we get up in the morning. But in former days, fire was carefully tended and fuel supplies were closely monitored. Running out could be deadly.

The same is true spiritually. If we think our “spiritual fire” can be ignited as easily as a modern furnace, we risk losing our fervor for the Lord.

In ancient Israel, the priests were instructed not to let the fire on the altar go out (Lev. 6:9,12-13). This required a lot of work, not the least of which was collecting firewood in a land not known for its dense forests.

Some scholars see the fire on the altar as a symbol for the flame of our devotion for the Lord. Spiritual passion is not something to be treated lightly or taken for granted. It will grow cold if we fail to keep it supplied with fuel.

The apostle Paul addressed the subject of spiritual fervor in his letter to the Romans (12:1-2,11). To keep the fire of our devotion burning strong, we must continue the hard work of stocking our fuel supply with hope, patience, steadfast prayer, generosity, hospitality, and humility (vv.11-16).

O God, my heart is the altar
And my love for you is the flame;
I’ll keep the fire burning for You, Lord,
And I will rejoice in Your name. —Hess

Our love for Jesus is the key to spiritual passion

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 84-86; Romans 12

[MEG33]

~Revelation 3:20~

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:
if any man hear my voice,
and open the door,
I will come in to him, and will sup
with him, and he with me. .

~Wishing You A Blessed Lord's Day~

[Majie Purple]

Morning All! Hope Your Sunday is Mighty Fine!

[Majie Purple]

Re: pic and Bible quote@ 156...Amen to that!

[Majie Purple]

Wonderful pic /Bible verses presentation Meg!

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Lord's Day Graphic is Awesome, (((((Purple)))))!!

May Everyone's Day be Blessed!

~Sunrays on the King's Ranch~

Jehovah is King!
He is Robed in Majesty and Strength.
The World is His Throne.

(Ps.93:1)

[Majie Purple]

((((T Y Caring Kitty!...As is Yours! & the wording and frame, too!)))))

[MEG33]

Thank you, majie.Great graphic.

[MEG33]

This just awe inspiring..Beautiful in picture, framing and Word, Kitty!

[stopem]

Thank you Dolly!

My daughter suggested I go to Central Market (she gave me a gift cert at Christmas for there) and ask them for their sugar free GLUTEN free foods recipes etc.

Not sure why Gluten free. Cardiologist had suggested no white bread, sugar, or white rice.

[NicknamedBob]

I would suggest one addendum, Dolly.

Cancer cells are in a growth spurt. They need a plentiful blood supply. Anything that stresses them is an effective anticancer treatment.

The thing you did not mention is heat. Occasionally, doctors have noted a serendipitous spontaneous healing of tumors when the patient is responding to another infection.

The body’s fever reaction stresses the tumor.

This means that if you like sauna treatments, they could be part of your therapy.

It isn’t a cure-all, but when you’re trying to control such an insidious foe, every weapon needs to be utilized.

[NicknamedBob]

Yessir, those Lippizaners sure are mighty good horses.

[MEG33]

LOL on your tagline..Interesting information about heat being cancer’s enemy.

[NicknamedBob]

Behold, I Stand at the Door

Here in this world there’s a chance.
Opportunity comes each day,
To turn around our lives and live
In that exemplary way.

I’ve known about the doorway,
My parents knocked me too.
There isn’t any question that,
I know what I should do.

But here is what concerns me,
Let’s call it Heaven’s Key,
“The only way to the Kingdom,”
(His words!) “… is by me.”

So the crux of my dilemma,
Believe me, it’s a gem.
If I have blocked His way down here,
How can I get by Him?

NicknamedBob . . . . August 12, 2007

[MEG33]

How indeed?!

[bperiwinkle7]

Beautiful. Wonderful Lord’s Day to you.
We are fully baked, now.......

[spotbust1]

Right back at ya Meg. God bless. Hope you had a wonderful day.