A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-15,16,17-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and 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....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~

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, Mama_Bear, Dutchess, Aquamarine, Dolly Cali ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


04-11-05 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

04-12-05 ~ "He's Free" (Pippin's tribute to Pope John Paul II)
By Pippin
Presented by Billie

04-13-05 ~ Arizona ~ "God Enriches"
By Mama_Bear

04-14-05 ~ Democrats struck by a Bolton from the blue
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

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

Click on the photo to view the album. To
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at
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and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

03-29-05 ~ Finest Hall of Fame #11

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

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[Mama_Bear]

Please pray for our brave men and women in uniform.

Good night everyone, or good morning, whichever the case may be.

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine; DollyCali, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

Please keep these FReepers
and their loved ones in your prayers.

Maigrey...............................cousin ladtx......................................2 sons scubachick.......................husband gator girl..........................husband severa................husband, brother LBGA.........................................son Hostel...................................cousin SpookBrat..........................nephew Himyar......................................son boxerblues.............................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza...............................husband kemathen7.......................husband Diver Dave............................niece deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson................2 nephews Armymarinemom...............3 sons Darheel.................................niece dixie sass............................nephew BeAllYouCanBe.......................son AgThorn...............................2 sons kneezles.....................................son The Mayor..............................niece ValerieUSA...........................2 sons StarCMC............................brother TexKat........................son, stepson Spruce.............................daughter ODC-GIRL....................active duty Dubya.................................nephew Donaeus.............................nephew SunflowerGal.................grandson katykelly...................................son Repubmommy...................brother Lakeside...............................2 sons philman_36....................2 nephews Veloxherc.....................active duty mrstank............................husband WVNan........................friend's son american_ranger......................son AF_Blue........................active duty lula.................................son-in-law auboy....................................cousin jamaly.....................brother-in-law Leofl...........................................son wingnutx......................active duty chena.........................................son LakeLady............................nephew LUV W........................................son cjk.................................active duty misty4jc............................husband mhking................................cousin The Mayor.................friend’s son Bykrbayb...................................son Colorado Slim...................nephew sneakers...................................son ariamne...........................2 cousins nelibeli...............................nephew Alouette.....................................son CGblue..........................active duty bigghurtt........................active duty

OhioWfan.....................................son mystery-ak....................son, husband Gogrammy............................grandson Inspectorette..................................son Blessed American..................nephew Slip18......................................nephew anniegetyourgun...................nephew Pippin.......................niece’s husband Doug from Upland............son-in-law weldgophardline...........brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.................cousin WaterDragon...............SIL,grandson BeforeISleep..................................son Consort...................2 daughters, SIL Warrior Nurse............. ...active duty SK1 Thurman.................active duty David Osborne.................active duty fc2tomschermuly.............active duty bkwells.............................active duty LongCut...........................active duty Trish.................................active duty LadyX..................................grandson fawn796..................................nephew Homeschoolmama................nephew Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend Atomic Conspiracy .......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy ....niece, nephew MozartLover...................son, nephew visualops...................................cousin thumperusn.......................active duty cookcounty.....................................son RoseinRoseBear....cousin’s husband Conspiracy Guy................2 nephews MrsMike31...........................husband Notwithstanding..............active duty Q6-God/twin brother.......active duty eaglesiniowa.................................son spotbust1...............................husband Don Simmons..................active duty bjcintennessee..................son, niece campfollower............................fiance Ladysmith.. ....nephew, friend’s son Painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad................................son MontanaCowgirlCop...........brother Katydidnt.....................................son Old Sarge........................active duty tina07............son-in-law and friend Hope and Glory............................son Tapatio................................2 nephews ak_daddoo................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife.....husband Walkenfree...2 G’sons, G’daughter Walkenfree......................3 nephews Zechariah_8_13.........brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13....................cousin DirtyHarryY2K...................daughter DirtyHarryY2K...................soninlaw Skimask.......................................son

[The Mayor]

April 15, 2005

Those Who Passed By

Read:
Mark 15:24-38

Those who passed by blasphemed Him. -Mark 15:29

Bible In One Year: Psalm 13-15

Consider the people who callously passed by the Savior as He hung on the cross. How heartless they were! But before we rush to judge them, let's remember that many are still doing it today. They fall into three groups:

Those who want a cross without Christ. It's possible to revere a symbol without the Savior. Some may clasp in their hand a miniature cross made of wood or gold, but that emblem will never atone for even one sin. It is Christ alone who redeems our souls with His precious blood.

Those who want a Christ without a cross. They want a conqueror, not a dying Lamb. They would cry, "Come down from the cross!" (Mark 15:30). Many desire a good example, or a great teacher, or a triumphant king. Their gospel is one of works. They despise the gospel that declares we are justified by faith in One who shed His blood on the cross.

Those who want neither Christ nor His cross. They are untouched by His sorrow, unmoved by His suffering, and unrepentant of their sins that He bore. Never have they exclaimed as did the songwriter John M. Moore, "All my iniquities on Him were laid-He nailed them all to the tree. Jesus the debt of my sin fully paid-He paid the ransom for me." -Paul Van Gorder

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood-
Sealed my pardon with His blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior! -Bliss
© 1953, Singspiration, Inc.

Jesus took our place that we might have His peace.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Religion Or Christ: What's The Difference?

[GailA]

Good morning ALL

[snugs]

I normally I thankful for Friday but today has mixed blessings.

We have clean mats delivered at work on a Friday and unfortunately I did not notice the pile of them in reception and I tripped over them. I have skinned my knee and it is now swelling, my boss gave me a lift home and I am siting on my computer chair with my leg up with ice on it.

A great way to start the weekend especially as I had been due to go out with dad this afternoon. So plans cancelled and hoping swelling goes down so that I can visit mum and feed the birds later.

[Mama_Bear]

I am siting on my computer chair with my leg up with ice on it.

Oh, no! Poor thing. Hope you are back on your feet in no time.

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, everyone. I just love coming to work and seeing this thread. Will be so glad when my laptop is fixed. Hope you all have a great day.

[snugs]

So do I though this thread is helping, if you like photos of GWB there are some goods ones.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1384201/posts

[LadyX]

** Friday at The Finest **

Phive Things to Celebrate

- Today is the halphway point through April, one of the loveliest months of the year.

- April 17th will mark the birthday of my phirstborn child, now a phine son and man.

- It brought a victory for my beloved NC basketball team in the Phinal Phour.

- Last Sunday, Tiger Woods made a phantastic phinish at The Masters Golf Tournament, winning his phourth green jacket.

- and # Phive -- it's a grand way to end the week, here with our International Phamily..:))

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-- Seems phitting to leave some phlowers
phor everyone to enjoy --

Phorsythia -- Phlox -- Phorget-me-nots --

(No - the ph's are not typos! Just an old phun thing phrum Phreeper Island..:))

[Darksheare]

Afternoon!

[Temple Owl]

Never go to bed angry. Stay up and fight.

[LadyX]

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Each person here is a blessing to all the others...

[LadyX]

All hail, Sir Darkington!!

For Darks, it is a Vital Phluid..:))

[Darksheare]

LOL, thanks!

The only thing that makes my heart beat again.
Megadosage of caffiene.

[The Mayor]

For Darks, it is a Vital Phluid..:))


me too!

[LadyX]

Couldn't resist pilfering again
from your Phamily Photo Album!

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~~ Second Wedding Anniversary ~~

~~ MamaBear & jkphoto's Early Investment ~~

Awwwwwwww ---

[LadyX]

Sheesh -- since you two are always in desperate need,
this coffee urn holds 90 cups..:))
Should last until midnight!

[Darksheare]

I give it until around 9.

[LadyX]

In the interest of sharing so Others can have some of the brew,
will eating some of these help slow you two down?