A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 8-21-02

Billie and daisyscarlett

[daisyscarlett]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues;  salute
and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new
word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who
are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which
we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. 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 November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet

MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga

BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette

MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid

BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP

MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

                     

A FR'S FINEST TRIBUTE
to the
PRAYER THREADS OF FREE REPUBLIC

PRAYER REQUEST THREAD

All FR members are welcome to post prayer requests and prayers for themselves, friends, family, loved ones or anyone in need - friends and strangers alike - on this thread. These prayer requests are often linked in the Daily Prayer Thread (see below) the following day.

There is no particular FReeper who initiates or hosts this thread; it is available for all and is a very efficient way to get a prayer request on the Forum in a timely manner.

To do this, simply go to the Home Page of FR, look under Daily Forum Threads and click on Prayer Requests. You may add your prayer request to the latest thread or post a new Prayer Request from the existing thread.

Psalm 121:
"I lift my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth..."

DAILY PRAYER THREAD

We have been blessed to have had a Daily Prayer Thread on FR for approximately the last two years.. Billbears has been initiating the Daily Prayer Thread for about the last year and half and has rarely missed a day in doing so.

The typical Daily Prayer Thread begins with links to individual prayer requests posted on FR during the past three or four weeks. Both new Prayer Requests and follow-up on previously requested prayers are included in these links. Billbears then posts a prayer, usually a Scripture reading, and usually from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. This is followed by an open forum in which prayer requests are made and prayers are offered up.

James 5:
[15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
[16] Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

PRAY FOR BUSH DAY 7--

DittoJed2 began posting the Pray for Bush Thread as a FR daily thread on September 16, 2000. It was in the midst of the Presidential Campaign and DittoJed2 "saw that the truth was not being made to prevail...the Press was being extremely lopsided in their coverage......."and she felt that starting a Pray For Bush Thread would be a good idea. Following the election, the Pray for Bush thread continued so that we could pray for President Bush, and those around him, during his Presidency.

At approximately the same time, DittoJed2 began a website PRAY FOR PRESIDENT BUSH. This was probably the first such website on the internet. This website links to FR Pray for Bush Thread and the FR Pray for Bush Thread in turn links to the Pray for President Bush website.

The Pray for Bush thread on FR begins with a prayer and/or Scripture offered up by DittoJed2 and is followed by prayers posted by FR Forum members to lift up our President and those around him. Often, an appropriate photograph is posted. And special prayers are offered for special events in the life of President Bush and his duties as President. Lately, prayers have also been offered for the return of God's ways in the nation and the return of God's ways in the Church.

Below are some links to past Pray for Bush threads.

Day1
Election Day
Supreme Court Decision-late in Thread
Inauguration Day
9/11 First Year Anniversary of Pray for Bush Thread

Psalm 33:
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.

Thank You Jim Robinson for providing running Prayer Threads on the FR Forum.

Thank You billbears and DittoJed2 for initiating these Prayer Threads daily.

And Thank You FR Prayer Warriors.

YOU ARE SOME OF FR'S FINEST

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

8-19-02 Profile Pages 2

8-20-02 Firebrand

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for the Pledge. Is that the one if you click on you get John Wayne? I will try later on my other browser....

[kayak]

Thanks so much for featuring what has become an important aspect of FR to many FReepers ...... whether it be the Pray for Bush thread, the Daily Prayer thread, or individual threads requesting prayer.

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[daisyscarlett]

Good Morning, JL, and thank you for the beautiful sunrise over Jersusalem photo.

[Pippin]

Tha's a beautiful graphic, can I add it to my profile page?

[lodwick]

Good morning there - all my stuff is stolen borrowed, so feel free to grab it all. ;-)

[jwfiv]

I'm just awake, coffee in hand, ready (almost) for another round of work, but this day shall be an easier one, not nearly so late.

Thank you kindly for the greeting that begins this new morning!!

[daisyscarlett]

Good job dansangel and all GA freepers who helped in the outser of McKinney....

[Joe Brower]

Is that the one if you click on you get John Wayne?

That's the one. It's in MP3 format.

[lodwick]

Hi there - super idea for today's thread. Thanks a bunch. ;-)

[Billie]

Good morning, daisy. First, I want to tell you that this is one of the most beautiful threads we've had. It goes without saying that this one will go down as the most reverent as well. Thank you once again for all you do to make this such a fantastic daily thread...you and Mama_Bear and our guest writers and our regulars and the new visitors who come every day are the BEST!

[daisyscarlett]

One of the "perks" of helping Billie and Mama_Bear occasionally with this thread is the .gif gifts I sometimes receive. But none have been more appreciated than the ones you each gave me today.

Mixer, how thoughtful to give me my own mixed up letters-you know how much I enjoy seeing yours everday...Carolina-those changing roses are gorgeous. Almost makes me want to change my screen name to scarlettrose, or maybe daisyscarlettrose, lol....

[LadyX]

You happened to begin this with one of my very favorite verses!

"Psalm 121: "I lift my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth..." "

He is the God of Creation - and of love and mercy and grace and forgiveness!

I praise His Holy Name and ask Him to have His hand upon our nation and its leaders and its people ~ ~ ~ Amen.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for the cartoon. Glad to see someone on the Left Coast is up besides me, Lol....

[BlessedAmerican]

Good Morning...actually mid-morning. Thanks for the history of the prayer threads. God is good and faithful to hear us when we come to Him with our needs. We are blessed. Have a great day all.

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Isaiah 65:24

[lodwick]

As President Bush continues his working vacation, Pray for him and his extended family to experience many opportunities for refreshment and renewal of body, mind and soul.

[daisyscarlett]

Thank you for the beautiful Scripture and what an appropriate graphic to accompany it......

[Billie]

Thank you, DJ2.

[ladyinred]

Beautiful picture of Jerusalem Lodwick!

Amy: Your "Give me a sign" post is just hilarious!!!!

All: The prayers threads are so appreciated.
A big thank you to everyone who participates in them!!
You all are the best!!!!

[lodwick]

"Not only does sin hinder prayer; prayer hinders sin.
The two are always opposed.
The more careless we are about sin, the less we will pray.
The more we pray, the less careless we will be about sin. Both sin and prayer are powerful forces."

[ladyinred]

Joy Cometh in the morning!

Great news about Jihad Cindy, but rather sad about Bob Barr!