A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-12-04....Military Monday, The Vietnam Memorial Wall

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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

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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 could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn'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 we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

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, The Mayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 07-09,10,11-04... Week in Review ^

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[The Mayor]

I pledge allegience to the Flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands
One nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All!

[The Mayor]

July 12, 2004

Overcoming Greed

Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share. —1 Timothy 6:18

Bible In One Year: Psalms 4-6; Acts 17:16-34

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Greed — it has toppled highly paid executives, brought down giant corporations, and cost thousands of workers their jobs and retirement funds. One columnist has written that unrestrained corporate greed is a greater threat than terrorism.

Greed whispers in our ear that we would be happier if we had more money, more things, and more power. It creates discontent and a growing desire to do whatever it takes to gain position and possessions. But the Bible commands us to trust in God, not in“uncertain riches”(1 Timothy 6:17).

Paul told Timothy that the way to overcome greed is to flee from it and to“pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness”(1 Timothy 6:11). And those“who are rich in this present age,” who have more than is needed, should“be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share”(vv.17-18).

Contentment and generosity are the opposite of greed (vv.6-8). As we learn to thank God for what we have and freely share it with others, we stop trying to fill the spiritual vacuum in our heart with things. And when we love Jesus more than money and possessions, we find that He is the greatest treasure of our lives. We discover that knowing Him is the source of genuine satisfaction. —David McCasland

God’s riches fill up our supply,
Whatever we may need,
So we can then be generous
And not controlled by greed. —Sper

The best remedy for greed is generosity.

[GailA]

Good MORNING

Coffee's on

[SpookBrat]

What a neat picture for the pledge and thanks for the ping to the greed devotion. Being content is something I daily struggle with. I choose to stay home and take care of my children and living on one income means you give up a lot. Of course, I have no regrets and don't really want it any other way, but there are times when a new dress from Dillards instead of the thrift store would be nice. I have to constantly work on keeping my attitude in check. Thanks for blessing me.

I found this article and don't know if it's been posted at FR yet. Forgive me for being a lazy searcher but I need to go mop. LOL No time to post. This is such a happy story! It almost brought tears to my eyes.

Tasha Danvers Smith

[dansangel]

I had a major brain bubble and sent this to all of you via FReepmail instead of posting it to the thread - ***DUH***:

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Posted to RUS and all of you at the Finest:

Thank you for your tireless efforts at bringing us spiritual messages each day. Thank you also for opeing the doors to Military Monday (((((((((Rus))))))))

Dear Father, Please place our troops in Your loving hands and protect them the way that they protect us. Bless them and their families for their selfless acts to ensure our freedoms. Allow us the grace to thank these people over and over for lifestyle that we enjoy. We ask these favors as Your humble and contrite servants int he name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

(((((((((HUGS))))))))) to all.

[mrstank]

Thank you Mayor! I look forward to starting my day with your devotional posting.

Just wanted to drop by and say hello on my way out the door. I'm helping a friend out at work today, so need to get out the door and don't know when I'll be home. I'm not used to these regular office hours!! The things we get spoiled by when we work from home!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday.

[Aquamarine]

Good Morning The Mayor. I've also seen the moving Wall and it was very emotional thing to see.

May God bless our Military and keep them strong in the days ahead.

[Aquamarine]

Got your mail (((Dansy)))
Was good to hear from you either way. :)

[Aquamarine]

Hi MrsTank, have a good one!

[The Mayor]

Good Morning, try and come back when you get home..

[The Mayor]

Morning Aqua! I have 35 pics to share, it was incredible to see, touch and reflect.

[The Mayor]

Hi SpookBrat!

I post the Daily Bread everyday.
You are in the same position as we are..

I just finished loading the van with stuff for VBS..
I built a Rick shaw for the Rick Shaw Rally at our Church.

[The Mayor]

Hi Dansy!!

[The Mayor]

For those of you that may not have been able to get to Kenmore

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

I took the above 4 pics and put them together to make one big one.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

[The Mayor]

Mornin Meek!

[The Mayor]