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]

Thanks, Billie. This seems like the perfect time for me to tell you that I think you an angel...

[Billie]

Oh, MM7, that takes my breath away! All of you just amaze me at the beauty of your posts and graphics every single day. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[Billie]

Good morning, you crazy mixed-up FReeper! :)

[lodwick]

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning BlessedAmerican (nice screen name) and thank you for the very appropriate Scripture.

[William Wallace]

Great article Daisy, thanks.

[Billie]

Good morning, Temple. This just looks to be the sweetest place to be, doesn't it?

[Mixer]

The mixed up letters give my name Mixer a whole new meaning. When I started posteing them I never even looked at it that way but it has become a big part of my posting here. This thread is awesome and a nice break form all of the other threads that I usually post in that are filled with such bad news all the time.

Thanks to all who make this thread and all of FR great.

[lodwick]

Never Underestimate

[daisyscarlett]

I love that Psalm, also. It is one of the first ones I memorized and I refer to it often, in the King James Version...."I will lift mine eyes unto the hills from wence cometh my help; My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth...."

[Pippin]

Hi, Billie!

[Mama_Bear]

"Never underestimate....the power of the bear"

I love it! I will be saving that. No telling when I may need to remind someone who they are dealing with. ;-)

'moring, lodwick.

[Mixer]

[daisyscarlett]

Mama_Bear-I think you are an angel also but I am still looking for a "blonde" angel graphic for you. I had one saved but gave it to Nan yesterday. I think I will "take it back" and give to you and find another one for Nan as she is not a blonde anyway, but a dark brown haired beauty....lol.....

[lodwick]

A good morning shout-out to all you great CenVal types. Let's have a wonderful Wednesday. JL

[Pippin]

Howdy, MB!

[daisyscarlett]

Good morning, once again. This calendar is all me. I had pigtails just like that as a youngster and I was always reading....lol...

[lodwick]

LOL - you have gone smooth nutz with the dancing letters. Some of 'em almost make me dizzy.

Glad you enjoy this thread as a nice getaway place. JL

[Temple Owl]

It sure does, and thank you for all the beautiful prayaers.

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Mixer.

Wow! A "new car day". That is exciting. Don't you just love that new car smell? That new car smell is a distant memory for me. I'm still driving my '90 Grand Prix. But, as long as it keeps running, I'll keep driving it. :-)

Wishing you many miles of safe travels in your new Jetta.