A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-31 thru 04-02-06..T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

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

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, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, Mama_Bear ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


03-27-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15
By Billie

03-29-06 ~ Snugs! An English Cheney Chick
By DollyCali

03-30-06 ~ Mice overrunning Democrat neighborhoods in D.C.
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for providing a reminder for those that need one re: time change.

[DollyCali]

Hi ! We dont want anyone late to church now do we?

HA!

gotta get busy.. Lots of domestic goddess stuff, TONS of pix to edit from Carribbean dance/party I was at last night & some computer "projects" to work on.

Have a good day to ALL at the Finest

[LadyX]

"and Christian's 10th Birthday."

*LadyX hangs head low,
and scuffs toe in the dirt..:(
Mutters low, "ahm reelee sorreee.."*

"Happy Birthday
from Aunty M..."

[The Mayor]

April 1, 2006

The Forgotten Book

Read:
Psalm 119:89-104

I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life. —Psalm 119:93

Bible In One Year: Judges 13-15; Luke 6:27-49

A young boy noticed a large black book all covered with dust lying on a high shelf. His curiosity was aroused, so he asked his mother about it. Embarrassed, she hastily explained, "That's a Bible. It's God's Book." The boy thought for a moment and then said, "Well, if that's God's Book, why don't we give it back to Him? Nobody around here uses it anyway."

In many homes, the Bible is hardly used or even thought about. The only time anyone picks it up to read it is when there's trouble, sickness, or a death in the family. And even then, the person may not know where to look for the help that's needed.

How long has it been since you've picked up your Bible and studied it for your own enjoyment, edification, and spiritual growth? Yes, it's God's Book—but He doesn't want it back. He wants you to keep it, to ponder it, to understand it, to believe it, and to obey its message.

That's the primary reason for this booklet, Our Daily Bread. Each devotional article is intended to help you understand God's Word.

Did you read today's Scripture passage? If not, why not do so right now? Don't let the Bible become the forgotten Book in your home. —Richard De Haan

O let me love my Bible more
And take a fresh delight
By day to read these wonders o'er
And meditate by night. —Watts

The more you read the Bible, the more you'll love its Author.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Keeping Our Appointments With God

April 1, 2006

The Forgotten Book

Read:
Psalm 119:89-104

I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me life. —Psalm 119:93

Bible In One Year: Judges 13-15; Luke 6:27-49

A young boy noticed a large black book all covered with dust lying on a high shelf. His curiosity was aroused, so he asked his mother about it. Embarrassed, she hastily explained, "That's a Bible. It's God's Book." The boy thought for a moment and then said, "Well, if that's God's Book, why don't we give it back to Him? Nobody around here uses it anyway."

In many homes, the Bible is hardly used or even thought about. The only time anyone picks it up to read it is when there's trouble, sickness, or a death in the family. And even then, the person may not know where to look for the help that's needed.

How long has it been since you've picked up your Bible and studied it for your own enjoyment, edification, and spiritual growth? Yes, it's God's Book—but He doesn't want it back. He wants you to keep it, to ponder it, to understand it, to believe it, and to obey its message.

That's the primary reason for this booklet, Our Daily Bread. Each devotional article is intended to help you understand God's Word.

Did you read today's Scripture passage? If not, why not do so right now? Don't let the Bible become the forgotten Book in your home. —Richard De Haan

O let me love my Bible more
And take a fresh delight
By day to read these wonders o'er
And meditate by night. —Watts

The more you read the Bible, the more you'll love its Author.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Keeping Our Appointments With God

[Majie Purple]

You know why...

[LadyX]

All right...this is an April Fool's Joke - right?
Sumbuddy turned out the lights,
and regulars/lurkers thought nobuddy was here?!!

Nuther thought - Diver Dave cleaned up
with his trusty John Deere,
and managed to snag the power line to the Finest House??

Cheerin' my Florida basketall team playin'
in the second half of the Final Four Game!!

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

GO !!!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear (((((((Purple!!))))))) That Picture is So Sweet!! :)

[Majie Purple]

(((((((Kitty Mittens!!)))))))

[The Mayor]

April 2, 2006

A Loan To The Lord

Read:
Matthew 25:34-46

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given. —Proverbs 19:17

Bible In One Year: Judges 16-18; Luke 7:1-30

A father gave his little boy 50 cents and told him he could use it any way he wanted. Later when Dad asked about it, the boy told him that he had lent it to someone.

"Who did you lend it to?" he asked. The boy answered, "I gave it to a poor man on the street because he looked hungry."

"Oh, that was foolish. You'll never get it back," replied the father. "But Daddy, the Bible says that people who give to the poor lend to the Lord."

The father was so pleased with the son's reply that he gave the boy another 50 cents. "See," said the son. "I told you I would get it back—only I didn't think it would be so soon!"

Has the Lord ever asked you for a loan? Have you ever recognized in the needs of others a direct request from heaven for some of what you have? The Bible warns against the sin of passing by the needy with pious words while keeping a tight grip on our wallets (James 2:14-17). And Galatians 6:10 says that we are to "do good to all."

We aren't promised that we'll get rewarded immediately. But in Jesus' teaching to His followers about His return, He says we will be rewarded for giving of ourselves to others in His name (Matthew 25:34-46). —Henry Bosch

Give as you would to the Master
If you met His searching look;
Give as you would of your substance
If His hand your offering took! —Anon.

You may give without loving but you can't love without giving.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Jesus' Parables About Money

April 2, 2006

A Loan To The Lord

Read:
Matthew 25:34-46

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given. —Proverbs 19:17

Bible In One Year: Judges 16-18; Luke 7:1-30

A father gave his little boy 50 cents and told him he could use it any way he wanted. Later when Dad asked about it, the boy told him that he had lent it to someone.

"Who did you lend it to?" he asked. The boy answered, "I gave it to a poor man on the street because he looked hungry."

"Oh, that was foolish. You'll never get it back," replied the father. "But Daddy, the Bible says that people who give to the poor lend to the Lord."

The father was so pleased with the son's reply that he gave the boy another 50 cents. "See," said the son. "I told you I would get it back—only I didn't think it would be so soon!"

Has the Lord ever asked you for a loan? Have you ever recognized in the needs of others a direct request from heaven for some of what you have? The Bible warns against the sin of passing by the needy with pious words while keeping a tight grip on our wallets (James 2:14-17). And Galatians 6:10 says that we are to "do good to all."

We aren't promised that we'll get rewarded immediately. But in Jesus' teaching to His followers about His return, He says we will be rewarded for giving of ourselves to others in His name (Matthew 25:34-46). —Henry Bosch

Give as you would to the Master
If you met His searching look;
Give as you would of your substance
If His hand your offering took! —Anon.

You may give without loving but you can't love without giving.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Jesus' Parables About Money

[MEG33]

May You Have A Blessed Sunday
I lift my eyes up to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord the Maker of Heaven and Earth Psalm 121: 1

[.30Carbine]

So many verses come to mind in regard to today's devotional--the whole of Scripture backs up this lesson today!

Cast your bread upon the waters,
for after many days you will find it again.
Ecclesiastes 11:1

[GailA]

Good morning every one. I received an email with tiny babies in it, purported to be made out of marzipan. Turns out they are not made of it, but a traditional sculpting material. But they were TOO beautiful and realistic not to share with every one here to coo over.

Here is the link to the site to see all of them click here

artist Camille Allen who created these beauties

[DollyCali]

Thank you Rus.

God's Blessings to you all this Lord's Day

[luvie]

Good morning, Mayor. Hope you have a blessed Sunday. Sing out!

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.

We ARE on loan from the Lord till we return to Him.

[Mama_Bear]

Blessings to all who enter here ~
Click below...

[MEG33]

English Style Cottage Garden


MY GARDEN
A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! Fringed pool,
Fern'd grot—
The veriest school
Of peace; and yet the fool
Contends that God is not—
Not God! in gardens! when the eve is cool?
Nay, but I have a sign;
'Tis very sure God walks in mine.
Thomas Edward Brown. 1830–1897

[luvie]

Beautiful, again, Meg!

[MEG33]

Thank you..Hope you are doing well today.

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[fatima]

Purple Mountains Maj,I showed Sarah your Elmo.She just looked and did not say a word.She came back to visit a few days ago-came running over to the computer-pointed at it and said Elmo:)She remembered.I knew it would be impossible to find you post that fast so I googled Elmo and got the home page.We played with that for about 15 minutes.