1 posted on 10/27/2004 8:32:32 PM PDT by dutchess

2 posted on 10/27/2004 8:35:13 PM PDT by Gibtx (Pajamahadien call to arms.....)

Thank You! This was awesome!

3 posted on 10/27/2004 8:38:33 PM PDT by Woogit (IN GOD I TRUST...NO MATTER WHAT!)

I am confused about who wrote this but it was EXCELLENT. Rush Limbaugh should read it on his program.

4 posted on 10/27/2004 8:51:39 PM PDT by DestroytheDemocrats

To: DestroytheDemocrats

a regular FR person. He's great. Just ask to get on his ping list. (Johnhuang2) I swear....you'll never be the same!

5 posted on 10/27/2004 9:04:14 PM PDT by dutchess

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; dansangel; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

It's Thursday at the Finest... and the last JohnHuang2 essay before....knock on wood...prayers...that our GWB is re-elected...uncontested. Thanks to JohnHuang2...for two plus years of essays...helping keep us smiling and our sanity. Today's another homerun....and next week we expect John's take on the big BUSH WIN!!!!

6 posted on 10/28/2004 2:39:34 AM PDT by dutchess

7 posted on 10/28/2004 3:37:32 AM PDT by BobP

To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

Congratulations Red Sox !

October 28, 2004

The Frog's "Blackboard"

Read: Psalm 119:33-40

Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way. —Psalm 119:37

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2

As a young boy, one of my favorite pastimes was hunting frogs along the banks of a pond near our home. I was unaware of their unique visual powers that enabled them to elude me so easily. Later I learned that the frog's optical field is like a blackboard wiped clean, and that the only images it receives are objects that directly concern him. These little amphibians are never distracted by unimportant things, but are aware only of essentials and whatever may be dangerous to them.

In the Christian life we frequently become preoccupied with the vain things of the world. We allow our lives to become so cluttered with materialistic and insignificant concerns that we lose perspective of the things that endure. In our text the psalmist asked God for help in fixing his attention on what is good and lasting (Psalm 119:37).

The words of the Lord should not depart from our eyes, but must be kept in our heart always (Proverbs 4:21). Then our field of vision will be wiped clean of unnecessary things, and we will see clearly what God wants us to do.

Have you become distracted by sin so that you can no longer discern what is really important? Then take a lesson from the frog's "blackboard" and center your gaze on Christ and His will for your life. —Mart De Haan

O God, You know my wayward heart,
So prone to choose an earthly part;
From vain affections set me free,
That I may always look to Thee. —Anon.

The more attracted we are to Christ, the less we'll be distracted by the world.

8 posted on 10/28/2004 4:30:22 AM PDT by The Mayor (The more attracted we are to Christ, the less we'll be distracted by the world.)

To: JohnHuang2; dutchess

Excellent John and Dutchess!

The more I listen to his ads the more I despise the man.
I agree with you on the landslide, I think the constant
and fervent Prayers by millions of us are working.

Thank you!

9 posted on 10/28/2004 4:48:27 AM PDT by The Mayor (The more attracted we are to Christ, the less we'll be distracted by the world.)

To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

This fits in perfectly here!

10 posted on 10/28/2004 4:52:48 AM PDT by The Mayor (The more attracted we are to Christ, the less we'll be distracted by the world.)

Good morning FInest...another zinger John

11 posted on 10/28/2004 5:17:12 AM PDT by GailA ( hanoi john, I'm for the death penalty for terrorist, before I impose a moratorium on it.)

To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

12 posted on 10/28/2004 5:49:33 AM PDT by MEG33 (John Kerry has been AWOL on issues of national security for two decades)

To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

Way to go you two. This essay is extremely well written and illustrated, and lots of fun.

On to the election Tuesday! Go Bush and Cheney!

13 posted on 10/28/2004 6:04:53 AM PDT by Aquamarine

To: Issaquahking; dutchess; JohnHuang2; Billie; Diver Dave; LadyX; Kitty Mittens; mrstank; All

Issaquahking suggested that this Post belonged at The Finest since these are some of America's Finest.

An Open Letter to the American People (From 9-11 Families)

14 posted on 10/28/2004 6:15:53 AM PDT by Aquamarine

Oh, dutchess. This is so beautiful. What a great way to start the morning.

15 posted on 10/28/2004 6:30:47 AM PDT by Texagirl4W (Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)

To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

Good morning, all. And may I add my thanks also to John for some great reading.

We're down to the last 2 working days this month so it's crunch time for me. I'll be back later this evening to read more.

16 posted on 10/28/2004 6:34:15 AM PDT by Texagirl4W (Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)

Good morning!
Congrat to the Red Sox Fans, even though I was pulling for the Cards.
It's a great day to be an American!

17 posted on 10/28/2004 7:16:53 AM PDT by phancypants

Click on the pic or HERE for the soundtrack. ;)

18 posted on 10/28/2004 7:24:29 AM PDT by kAcknor (That's my version of it anyway....)

To: dutchess; JohnHuang2

Can't stop laughing! John, John, John....you are too much!

Dutchess, the illustrations are awesome. WHERE did you get THIS one?! Look at that HAT!!!! LOL!

19 posted on 10/28/2004 7:26:13 AM PDT by Billie (On November 2nd, there is only one clear choice. "W" is for winner!)

Good morning! Thanks for the FReep Mail...I will try to reply later. I'm on my way out the door right now.

Have a wonderful day!

20 posted on 10/28/2004 7:41:10 AM PDT by mrstank (God, thank you for allowing people to be so gracious as to lay down their lives for my freedom.)

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