A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-9,10,11-08....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


05-5,6-08 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

05-7,8-08 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

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]

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 Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew Himyar.............................son jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Scubachick.................husband 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 Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................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 NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor ...........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike................active duty OhioWfan........................son ladtx...............................2 sons Hostel............................cousin ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew dwhole2th.............................son skimask...............................son

debm29palms........(RIP) husband LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...............2 grandsons redhead...................grandnephew Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew jackv....................................son prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..............................son 007girl..........................nephew arbee4bush ....................daughter EdgewoodPilot.....son,nephew,nephew lilycicero..........................husband PERKY2004.......................husband Diver Dave......................cousin Mr. & Mrs TroopRally..............son marsh2............................nephew o_zarkman44.............son,stepson o_zarkman44...................nephew NotJustAnotherPrettyFace.......nephew DeLaine....daughter in law Kalee....brother,son-in-law Enough_Deceit........son xjones...............son

[Biggirl]

Good morning to yous!

[The Mayor]

May 9, 2008

Horsepower

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READ: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls. —Jeremiah 6:16

On a cold winter day in Michigan, a woman in labor was being rushed to the hospital when the unthinkable happened. The ambulance slid off an icy road into a ditch. A passing four-wheel drive truck stopped and tried to haul the emergency vehicle out but couldn’t get a grip.

That’s when help arrived. An Amish man driving a two-horse team stopped to offer help. He told the ambulance service that the horses’ shoes had been sharpened so they would bite into the ice. Once he hooked up the horses to the ambulance, they walked it right out of the ditch.

By today’s standards, this young mother received help from a source of strength that was old-fashioned and outmoded. But on that day, old ways helped to ensure the safe arrival of new life into the world.

Most of us wouldn’t want to return to the old-fashioned ways. But more than 2,500 years ago, Jeremiah reminded us that there is nothing more relevant than the truth of the past. Even though he was regarded as a relic of his time, he urged his neighbors to walk in the old paths of truth so that they would find peace and rest for their souls (Jer. 6:16). Today, we can still find rest and peace in Jesus, our eternal source of truth (Matt. 11:28).

Upon Thy Word I rest, so strong, so sure;
So full of comfort blest, so sweet, so pure,
Thy Word that changest not, that faileth never!
My King, I rest upon Thy Word forever. —Havergal

The old truth of God’s Word is ever new.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 7–9; Proverbs 14:12-24

[The Mayor]

[MEG33]

Fireman

Happy TGIF To The Finest
Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

[Biggirl]

I am trying to look for the Warm and Fuzzy thread from this past Wednesday. Missed it. If anyone can fine it and post it for me that would be appriciated. Thanks. :) =^..^=

[MEG33]

Beautiful Pledge, Gee Bee!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Biggirl :)

[MEG33]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2012404/posts

Here you go.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank you! Enjoy your day.

[GodBlessUSA]

Beautiful Friday post Meg :)
Thank you!

[Biggirl]

Thanks for the morning cat and coffee picture! =^..^=

[Biggirl]

Thank-you for the posting. =^..^=

[MEG33]

You’re welcome!

[MEG33]

;o)

[The Mayor]

Good morning ladies.

[MEG33]

Good Morning..Did you get any pictures of your rooftop view?

[The Mayor]

Yes, I am editing them and will upload them now.

[MEG33]

Great!

[The Mayor]

Buffalo Skyline from a Roof top

This week I did a small roofing job in downtown Buffalo and really wanted to share the view of the City from 30 feet up. The first picture is the mouth of the Niagara River at Lake Erie.

Here is a closeup view of City Hall

[GodBlessUSA]

WOW! What a great idea to take photos from the views up there. They are such beautiful photos!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Friday to Finest FRiends!

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Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

[The Mayor]

I wish the sun was out.
I brightened them up a little.

[LUV W]

G'mornin' GB! Happy RED ON FRIDAY to you!!
I can't preview music, so you just get me this morning! LOL!

...and casual, 'cause I'm on vacation! :D
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Conor :)
Thank you for your lovely picture of our Elegant, First Lady, Laura wearing her red!

Is it raining there? Saw you had some storms last night.

[GodBlessUSA]

Look great in your red as always. Thanks LuvW! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I just fertilized all the gardens. I always like the rain after that. ;) Hoping we will have good weekend weather. :)

[SheLion]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good afternoon SheLion :)
Thanks! You have a Great Day!

[Kitty Mittens]

Wearing Red in Support of our Troops! Sending Wishes for a Beautiful Weekend to All Finest FRiends.

~God Bless our Military~

[JustAmy]

Thanks for the ping, Mayor. What a view!!!!

Those pictures are wonderful. I have never been to Buffalo, so they are a special treat.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, GeeBee.

Thank you for the Weekend at the Finest!

Been a busy last couple of weeks.

Hope everyone at the Finest has a Fabulous Weekend.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi (((Kitty)))
Happy Friday, Have a great weekend! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Amy
Thanks. I wish you a wonderful weekend! It has been a busy couple of weeks here too. Now I’m being lazy. ;)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, GeeBee - sorry it took me so long to get back to you - we had heavy rain overnight and showers off and on today - right now nothing falling. Looks like it will be a weekend for indoor jobs. :)

[The Mayor]

Glad you enjoyed them Amy. There are certain sections of Buffalo that look real nice. The skyline is nice and it hides all the politicians inside.. : )

[MEG33]

Thanks, Mayor..Nice shots!

I’ve been having trouble getting FR to load..It is better now.

[The Mayor]

I was having a lot of trouble waiting for it to load earlier. I started doing other things like updating my blog and eating pizza. Things are better now.

Nice looking skyline.. Thanks Meg.

[MEG33]

I went on to other things and took a nap!
Buffalo looks good!

[The Mayor]

took a nap!

Good for you! ; )

[The Mayor]

May 10, 2008

The Power Of Pentecost

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READ: Acts 2:1-17

You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me. —Acts 1:8

A pastor I know and love is discouraged. Although he is diligent in prayer and works hard, his church remains small while a new congregation nearby is rapidly developing into a megachurch. Yet when I think of the alcoholics, drug addicts, and sexually immoral people he has led to the Savior and a new way of life, I see him as one who witnesses in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Because of what happened on the Day of Pentecost (described in Acts 2), we tend to associate the Holy Spirit’s presence and power with amazing phenomena and large numbers. We forget that a little later the same people filled with the same Holy Spirit were rejected, flogged, imprisoned, even executed. But through it all they were powerful witnesses!

The Holy Spirit’s presence and power can be evidenced in a dynamic preacher who attracts great audiences. But it is seen as well in the volunteer who carries on a one-on-one prison ministry, in the person who witnesses to a co-worker or a neighbor, and in the Sunday school teacher who faithfully teaches week after week.

The power of Pentecost is not especially reserved for the highly gifted. Rather, it is available to all believers in Christ who want to serve Him.

God’s guidance and help that we need day to day
Are given to all who believe;
The Spirit has come and He is the source
Of power that we can receive. —Branon

The power of God’s Spirit gives power to our witness.

Bible in One Year: Acts 12–17; Proverbs 14:25-35

[JustAmy]

"The skyline is nice and it hides all the politicians inside"

LOL ... that is probably true of all major cities.

Thanks, Rus.

[La Enchiladita]

To the Mom of Coastie and Booboo:):)

[DollyCali]

A very Happy Mother's Day
and
Lord's Day to my friends
at the Finest!

[MEG33]

This was a framed Mother's Day greeting from my Mother to my Grandmother..dated 1923..found among my Mother's things.
On the back my Mother wrote:"Just this verse to let you know
I remember and I love you so.
Happy Mother's Day To The Finest Moms

A Mother's Heart

What is the best thing in the world?
The glory of a flag unfurled;
The azure hue of summer skies;
A child with laughter
in its eyes:
A trusting maiden's innocence;
Good deeds for base
as recompense
Memories with promise sweet;
Love blending hope
without defeat;
A slyvan glen of moss and fern,
Where sun-glow shadows
pale and burn;
White lilies at the water's brink?
A Mother's heart is best, I think.

[The Mayor]

May 11, 2008

Best Mum

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READ: Prov. 31:10-12,28-31

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. —Proverbs 31:28

On Mother’s Day, 2007, British national television ran an intriguing story. Peggy Bush’s daughter had died, so Peggy absorbed the responsibility of caring for her daughter’s three children while her son-in-law worked. Then, tragically, her son-in-law also died. With both parents gone, Peggy took her three grandchildren in and raised them as if they were her own.

In a world where wrong is glamorized and the lurid is presented as appealing, we seldom hear of the good things that happen. Yet this woman’s love and sacrifice were recognized, acknowledged, and honored as the nation took note of her as Britain’s “Best Mum” for 2007.

Today is Mother’s Day in the US. Most of the efforts, sacrifices, and expressions of love our mothers have given us will not be the lead story on the news. Their recognition will be more personal. But what matters is not the scope of the appreciation but its genuineness.

On this special day, may we thank God for the mothers who have molded our hearts. As we honor them, we fulfill the truth of Proverbs 31:28, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.”

A Christian mother’s love contains
A gospel all its own,
Because the King of love has found
Her heart an ample throne. —Crawford

Nothing touches a child like a mother’s love.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 54–56

[spotbust1]

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Finest’s mothers.

Hope it is a wonderful day for all.

[GodBlessUSA]

:) Happy Mother's Day Spotbust!!