A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-30 to 12-2...07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

November 30, 2007 | billie

[DollyCali]

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

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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


11-26,27-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

11-28-07 ~ Warm, Fuzzy, Wednesday

By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

11-29-07 ~ JH2 –I Quote You Decide
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie

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

[DollyCali]

Hope ALL have a great Lord's Day

Had a quick but great trip to visit my uncle on Lake Erie in NY.. cold & blustery.. got out for a couple shots during one little lull in the weather. You can see the lake through the sun room on the right.

Off to chruch, dog walk, movie & then browns game viewing..

[The Mayor]

December 2, 2007

A Promise Fulfilled

READ: Matthew 1:18-25

She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. —Matthew 1:21

In the off-season of baseball, managers and coaches concentrate on trading players to set themselves up for a winning season the next year. But if you are a Chicago Cubs fan like I am, you don’t expect much because we haven’t won a championship in years! That made the promise from a newly acquired player for the Cubs sound rather incredible. To a packed press conference, he said, “We are going to win the World Series!” I have to admit, it was hard not to be skeptical. It sounded like a promise that most likely he couldn’t deliver.

No doubt the Jews of Jesus’ day who were living under the oppressive thumb of Rome had to wonder if God would ever make good on His promise to send a Deliverer who would forgive sin and restore the glory of Israel (Isa. 1:26; 53:12; 61). God had long ago promised them a Redeemer, but they hadn’t heard a word from Him in 400 years. But then, at just the right moment, the angel announced to Joseph that Mary would give birth to a Son who would “save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21).

Christmas proves that God is a promise-keeping God! He said that He would send a Deliverer, and He did. Your sin is not beyond the reach of this promise. He is ready and waiting to forgive your sins—all of them.

For Further Study
Want to know more about God’s forgiveness? Review this Web site: www.rbc.org/bible_study/strength_for_the_journey/daily/50626.aspx

You can count on it—God makes good on His promises.

Bible in One Year:   Ezekiel 42-44; 1 John 1

[Kitty Mittens]

Here is a Link to the Most Incredible, Anointed Song; my Emotions were So Moved after Hearing it, I had Trouble Typing, Lol.

Have a Wonderful Lord's Day Everyone!

When I Hear the Praises Start

~Sky on my Shepherd's Ranch~

~Be Exalted, O LORD, in Your Strength;
We will Sing and Praise Your Might~

(Ps.21:13)

[La Enchiladita]

How did it go, Kate? I fear you got the rain that moved out of here...

[La Enchiladita]

Beautiful picture and music, (((Kitty Mittens))).

A blessed first Sunday of Advent to everyone.

[La Enchiladita]

That is the most luscious, gorgeous rose, (((MEG))).
You must know hundreds have viewed it, even if not commenting. Here is my response ....

Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse's lineage coming, as those of old have sung.
It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter,
When half spent was the night.

Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;
Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.
To show God's love aright, she bore to us a Savior,
When half spent was the night.

The shepherds heard the story proclaimed by angels bright,
How Christ, the Lord of glory was born on earth this night.
To Bethlehem they sped and in the manger they found Him,
As angel heralds said.

This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere;
True man, yet very God, from sin and death He saves us,
And lightens every load.

Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming~~Midi

My German ancestors must have sung this carol.

[yorkie]

Beautiful, Dita. Thank you.

(I have a beautiful rose to show you, but it is too big, and I don’t know how to make it smaller.)

[luvie]

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


God bless all my Finest Friends!

[Kate of Spice Island]

The rain pretty much stopped before we got to Tempe for the game. It was nice and we didn't need umbrellas. The seats were still a bit wet from the afternoon downpour, so we wiped the seats with a blanket and then put a plastic bag over the blanket and enjoyed the game.

ASU won, so hooray, hooray!

[Darksheare]

Afternoon!
We have some lovely global warming here in NY, as any of the rest of the east coast FReepers can attest...
..now if only the road crews would get a clue and plow well, and salt afterwards, we’d be doing great.

[bperiwinkle7]

Thanks Kitty Mittens. That was a really good reminder. Like a sweet wind.

[DollyCali]

This has been a long time favorite Christmas carol of mine Dita.. thanks for sharing it here

[DollyCali]

Appreciate your sharing this song with us Kitty. It has a beautiful message.

[DollyCali]

I hear you friend.. we missed the bullet when the front came through yesterday. Our time will come. Stay safe

[DollyCali]

years ago when I worked with a youth group.. about 40 of us were camping on a weekend that was supposed to be “clear”.

well, it wasn’t & we all did the trash bag bit.

The joke was Jord-trashe was the dress of the day.

[Darksheare]

I’m lovin’ our road crews at the moment.
“Public safety? Whassat?”

[The Mayor]

Please join us for our Military Tribute thread..

[La Enchiladita]

Oh good, it started playing in my head last night, and then to my delight was a hymn selection at this morning’s Mass...:)

[MEG33]

Beautiful, Dita!..I stayed off the computer today in order to finish decorating..It’s done and I am happy with it. We had a cold front come in this afternoon..and I have a fire going..It’s going down to 38 tonight after many warm days.

[MEG33]

Wonderful, Kitty. Thank you!