A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-9,10,11-08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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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, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


05-5,6-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

05-7,8-08 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

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

[MEG33]

I went on to other things and took a nap!
Buffalo looks good!

[The Mayor]

took a nap!

Good for you! ; )

[The Mayor]

May 10, 2008

The Power Of Pentecost

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READ: Acts 2:1-17

You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me. —Acts 1:8

A pastor I know and love is discouraged. Although he is diligent in prayer and works hard, his church remains small while a new congregation nearby is rapidly developing into a megachurch. Yet when I think of the alcoholics, drug addicts, and sexually immoral people he has led to the Savior and a new way of life, I see him as one who witnesses in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Because of what happened on the Day of Pentecost (described in Acts 2), we tend to associate the Holy Spirit’s presence and power with amazing phenomena and large numbers. We forget that a little later the same people filled with the same Holy Spirit were rejected, flogged, imprisoned, even executed. But through it all they were powerful witnesses!

The Holy Spirit’s presence and power can be evidenced in a dynamic preacher who attracts great audiences. But it is seen as well in the volunteer who carries on a one-on-one prison ministry, in the person who witnesses to a co-worker or a neighbor, and in the Sunday school teacher who faithfully teaches week after week.

The power of Pentecost is not especially reserved for the highly gifted. Rather, it is available to all believers in Christ who want to serve Him.

God’s guidance and help that we need day to day
Are given to all who believe;
The Spirit has come and He is the source
Of power that we can receive. —Branon

The power of God’s Spirit gives power to our witness.

Bible in One Year: Acts 12–17; Proverbs 14:25-35

[JustAmy]

"The skyline is nice and it hides all the politicians inside"

LOL ... that is probably true of all major cities.

Thanks, Rus.

[La Enchiladita]

To the Mom of Coastie and Booboo:):)

[DollyCali]

A very Happy Mother's Day
and
Lord's Day to my friends
at the Finest!

[MEG33]

This was a framed Mother's Day greeting from my Mother to my Grandmother..dated 1923..found among my Mother's things.
On the back my Mother wrote:"Just this verse to let you know
I remember and I love you so.
Happy Mother's Day To The Finest Moms

A Mother's Heart

What is the best thing in the world?
The glory of a flag unfurled;
The azure hue of summer skies;
A child with laughter
in its eyes:
A trusting maiden's innocence;
Good deeds for base
as recompense
Memories with promise sweet;
Love blending hope
without defeat;
A slyvan glen of moss and fern,
Where sun-glow shadows
pale and burn;
White lilies at the water's brink?
A Mother's heart is best, I think.

[The Mayor]

May 11, 2008

Best Mum

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READ: Prov. 31:10-12,28-31

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. —Proverbs 31:28

On Mother’s Day, 2007, British national television ran an intriguing story. Peggy Bush’s daughter had died, so Peggy absorbed the responsibility of caring for her daughter’s three children while her son-in-law worked. Then, tragically, her son-in-law also died. With both parents gone, Peggy took her three grandchildren in and raised them as if they were her own.

In a world where wrong is glamorized and the lurid is presented as appealing, we seldom hear of the good things that happen. Yet this woman’s love and sacrifice were recognized, acknowledged, and honored as the nation took note of her as Britain’s “Best Mum” for 2007.

Today is Mother’s Day in the US. Most of the efforts, sacrifices, and expressions of love our mothers have given us will not be the lead story on the news. Their recognition will be more personal. But what matters is not the scope of the appreciation but its genuineness.

On this special day, may we thank God for the mothers who have molded our hearts. As we honor them, we fulfill the truth of Proverbs 31:28, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”

A Christian mother’s love contains
A gospel all its own,
Because the King of love has found
Her heart an ample throne. —Crawford

Nothing touches a child like a mother’s love.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 54–56

[spotbust1]

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Finest’s mothers.

Hope it is a wonderful day for all.

[GodBlessUSA]

:) Happy Mother's Day Spotbust!!

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

:)

[GodBlessUSA]

(((Meg)))
Thank you so much for sharing this. Very special and so beautiful!

[OESY]

That’s the Buffalo I knew. My wife is from Tonawanda. You aren’t on Grand Island, are you?

[SheLion]

                                      

[JustAmy]

Every time I see my pansies
Vivid in the golden sun,
You are with me in my garden,
And I am once again a child.

Vivid in the golden sun,
Their beauty brings me close to tears,
And I am once again a child
Learning to assume your grace.

Their beauty brings me close to tears
As I join hands with you in love,
Learning to assume your grace,
Dancing to your inner music.

As I join hands with you in love,
You are with me in my garden,
Dancing to your inner music
Every time I see my pansies.

~ Nicholas Gordon ~


Happy Mother's Day to my Finest FRiends!

[StarFan]

Thanks so much for your wishes. I hope your day is a glorious one as well.

[Lady Jag]

Mother's Heart

Mother's heart opens like a flower, releasing her love hour after hour. Her hug and extra little squeeze, adds to our confidence, we are pleased! It gives us plenty of confidence, There is no doubt, there's no suspense. Mother 's eyes shine like the stars above, leading us into a life of love. How could we not participate, in mutual love, scorning all hate? Mother's sweet smile and gentle ways carry us through our childhood days. Good beginnings should result in a good end. God bless mother, she is your best friend! Wishing mother a happy mother's day, is one little way that you can repay for all of the wonderful things she has done .Let her know that she is your only one! Mildred Ruton

[JustAmy]

Beautiful, Lady Jag. Thank you for the ping.

Happy Mother’s Day to all!

[luvie]

Rick Braun ~ Mother's Day

Proverbs 31:10-31

"Who can find a virtuous woman?
for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her,
so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax,
and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ship;
she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth also while it is yet night,
and giveth meat to her household,
and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field, and buyeth it:
with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength,
and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good:
her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle,
and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor;
yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household:
for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;
her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen, and selleth it;
and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honour are her clothing;
and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom;
and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household,
and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously,
but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain:
but a woman that feareth the Lord,
she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands;
and let her own works praise her in the gates."

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!