A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-22,23,24-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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 ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-18-19-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-20-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA



06-21-07 ~ JohnHuang2 "Weekend at Berrnie's III"
By John Huang 2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Heroes

Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back home——whose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to do——we ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen


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; Dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA,
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. Amen

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette....................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18......................nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews AnneofDC............niece's husband sneakers......................son weldgophardline..............son chena..........................son Hope and Glory..................son Philman_36.............2 nephews TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne.................2 cousins mhking.....................cousin gonzo...................friend's son Ladysmith....nephew.friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli...................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.......................son Katydidnt......................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God...................active duty OhioWfan........................son ladtx.........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.....................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly...........................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son cookcounty..........................son Himyar..............................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper...........................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son,step-son StarCMC..........................brother Darheel........................niece WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law Warrior Nurse..........activeduty BeAllYouCanBe...........son Repubmommy.............brother KIRBY...................Son Donaeus.................nephew weldgophardline...brotherinlaw SK1 Thurman.............active duty David Osborne...........active duty fc2tomschermuly.........active duty bkwells.................active duty cjk.....................active duty Trish...................active duty AF_Blue.................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc...............active duty Don Simmons.............active duty wingnutx................active duty CGblue..................active duty bigghurtt...............active duty frankiep................active duty veeceeque...............active duty JRios1968...............active duty fatima.......granddaughter CMS.....................active duty AlaskaErik.............active duty JemiansTerror.........active duty tongue-tied ............active duty txradioguy..............active duty DCBryan.................active jamaly...........brotherinlaw FutureSnakeEater....cousin duty

LorifromLongIsland..soninlaw monkeyface............grandson redhead..........grandnephew gonzo..............soninlaw NoLongerFreeState....active duty kimmie7............brother fawn796...................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.........................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law ValerieUSA...............2 sons Lakeside...................2 sons LakeLady...............nephew Spruce.................daughter Bykrbayb..................son Leofl.......................son Consort..........2 daughters Consort........son-in-law LadyX (RIP)..............grandson AgThorn...............2 sons kneezles...............son RoseinRoseBear.cousins husband Atomic Conspiracy..halfbrother Atomic Conspiracy..nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.........grandson mrstank...............husband MrsMike31............husband spotbust1............husband campfollower.........fiance LUV W................son SilentServiceCPOWife..husband DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter DirtyHa ryY2K.......son-in-law Skimask............son Palladin............grandson MississippyMuddy.....sister MississippyMuddy....2 nephews Kramster............stepson freema.................son freema............nephew Azbushgal...........son kimmykay...........son NavySEALF-16......son repubmom.............son wolfcreek........daughter JesseJane ..........cousin Roses0508............son pmmd81.................son SoldiersPrayingMom.....son WakeUpandVote........brother Skyraider............son CyberAnt.............nephew mrstiggywinkle......cousin Jen's Mom.........daughter Meg33.............grandson 911angelady.........2 sons Nadine.............nephew U S Army EOD......daughter thehumanlynx......brother-in-law JFC...............nephew Earthdweller.........nephew Scubachick............husband ChairmanDec19thSociety..brotherinlaw Anthem........2cousins meanie monster ...family friend PragmaticWarrior....2 nephews Sageb1..............3 cousins JulieRNR21....friend's grandson SuzyQue.mom..sons.3 brothers weeder1.............nephew NavySEAL F-16....son varina davis ......grandson Rivendell............daughter W.W.Smith...........son vigilante2..son.adoptedsoldier USMCWife6869........Husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus......son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....stepdaughter gonzo.....................soninlaw GrandEagle................friend DebWisconsin...........nephew jackv.....................son prophetic............brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.........2 cousins JarhedAirmanPatriot.....brother TADSLOS............................son Kudsman.......................nephew Athelass........2 sons...2 nephews ItsForTheChildren...2 Nephews

[DollyCali]

Happy TGIF to all. I am off to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame today - a friend’s birthday celebration.

alll have a great day & great weekend.

Thanks GeeBee for opening the weekend doors..

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, GeeBee.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Conor :)
How are you today. Yay, It’s the weekend!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Dolly
That sounds fun! Have a fantastic weekend! :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning GB.{{{HUGS}}}

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, y'all. TGIF!
Flyby post. A beautiful day dawning out here. I've got an appointment later and have errands to run but, I had to drop by and wish you all a wonderful, peaceful weekend.
(psst...notice my red collar?)

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO THE FINEST!

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Wearing Red to support our troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan!

[ConorMacNessa]

doing great here, thanks! How are you doing?

[GodBlessUSA]

AWESOME Conor! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

We have beautiful weather. I’m going out soon to enjoy it all day. I’m loving how late the sunlight is this time of year.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hey you can't leave! :)
Have a great weekend Beachn! :) Hugs!

[beachn4fun]

LOL watch me

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL!!!

[The Mayor]

June 22, 2007

Just Be Yourself

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READ: John 9:1-25

You, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled. —Colossians 1:21 For those of us who don’t have the spiritual gift of evangelism, the word witness can stir up some unpleasant memories or paralyzing anxieties. In fact, I’ve sometimes felt like a complete failure when I tried to follow methods that were designed to make witnessing easier.

Jim Henderson, author of Evangelism Without Additives: What if Sharing Your Faith Meant Just Being Yourself? has made the subject less threatening for me by suggesting another way of thinking about the subject. Instead of using someone else’s words or story, he suggests “just being yourself.”

In courtrooms, second-hand testimony is not allowed because anything other than a first-hand account is unreliable. The same is true spiritually. The authentic story of the work Christ has done in our lives is the best testimony we have. We don’t need to doctor it or dramatize it. When we tell the truth about Christ’s power to save us and keep us from sin, our testimony will be credible.

If the thought of taking classes or memorizing plans has kept you from witnessing, try a different approach: be yourself! Like the blind man Jesus healed, simply say, “Though I was blind, now I see” (John 9:25). 

Thinking It Through
Write out your personal testimony of when you received
Jesus as your Savior. Try including what your life was
like before, and what it’s like now.

If you want others to know what Christ can do for them, tell them what He has done for you.

Bible in One Year:   Esther 6-8; Acts 6

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor! :)
Thank you for today’s reading.

Have a fantastic weekend!

[Pippin]

Good Morning everybody!

I know I've been making myself scarce around here lately.

a broken PC at home and time restrictions are to blame!

also, with so much happening with all the goings on with the immigration bill and the splitup of FR and long time freepers leaving.

Some were folks that I've posted lots of time to. I really miss them.

I am still very much a Bush supporter and I guess I alway will be even though I am against that immigration bill that seems to be really splitting folks up.

Well, I for one will not let that bill keep me from supporting the GOP, the Troops, America or President Bush.

Nor am I gonna allow it to run me off of Free Republic.

And it shouldn't make any of you leave either Hey, I am on the Rush Limbaugh thread a lot this week!

Come over and say Hi! :o)

[Pippin]

LOL!