A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26,27,28-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[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, GodBlessUSA, Aquamarine ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


01-22-07 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

01-23-07 ~ I Believe...
By Dolly Cali

01-24-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

01-25-07 ~ Bush Delivers SOTU Address...Dems Struggle
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

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

[MEG33]

Poppies Along A Virginia Roadside
Romans 5:1-5 (NLT)
Faith Brings Joy

1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
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Wishing My Finest FRiends a Blessed Sunday

[luvie]

That is beautiful, Meg!

[MEG33]

Thank you, Luv! 30 Carbine posted Romans 5 to me one weekend and I loved it. I found this and must post it to you!..

The Angels Smile Over Your
~Piper Jane~

[jaycee]

The flowers are lovely as always. Thanks for the scripture. I enjoyed reading here at bedtime. Gives me peace...thanks.

[MEG33]

Thank you, jaycee..I felt that peace when I was making the post..

[luvie]

That is adorable, Megs! Thank you so much. I think that they are watching over her!

[MEG33]

;) I do, too.

[DollyCali]

Have a GREAT Lord's Day all

Busy day here. Church, dog walk, lunch, Jazz Concert, Prostate Support Group(I am one of the facilitators) that will include FRee PSA testing, movies & a presentation & meal on Macrobiotic dieting for cancer prevention, treatment as part of the regime.

[The Mayor]

January 28, 2007

The Name

READ: Exodus 20:1-7

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. —Exodus 20:7

It’s not easy to keep up with the shorthand that accompanies today’s fast-paced, youth-oriented electronic communication. In IM-speak (Instant Message talk) or text-message language, “laughing out loud” becomes “lol.” “By the way” is “btw.” And regrettably, some people use “omg” for “Oh, my God!”

This last phrase seems to be on the lips of many who receive startling news. But as Christians, we need to stop before we utter this or any other phrase that flippantly uses God’s name.

In Matthew 6, when Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, the first thing He told them to say was this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (v.9). Clearly, God’s name itself is special. It encompasses His nature, His teachings, and His moral authority. To speak the name of God is to call on the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

In every way possible, we should honor and protect God’s holy name, preserving its use for those occasions when we are speaking of Him or addressing Him in faith.

Let’s be careful never to turn the hallowed name of our awesome and mighty God into just another flippant phrase on our lips or in a text message.

May all I am and do and say
Give glory to my Lord alway;
And may no act of mine cause shame
Nor bring reproach upon His name.  —Anon.

God’s name: handle with care.

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

070125-N-4965F-008 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Jan. 25, 2007) - Sailors assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) line the pier waiting to perform line handling duties for U.S. Navy High-Speed Vessel (HSV-2) Swift as she prepares to moor pier side Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Swift is currently in port at Naval Station Pearl Harbor for routine maintenance. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl (RELEASED)

070111-N-4515N-429 Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 9, 2007) - Guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) test fires its five-inch gun on the bow of the ship during training. The Sherman is currently conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo (RELEASED)

YAL-1A, a modified Boeing 747-400F known as the Airborne Laser, lands on Runway 22 Jan. 19 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. It's undergoing a long-term test phase that includes the test firing of the aircraft's low-power lasers in flight for the first time. (USAF file photo)

A U.S. Marine from Dam Security Unit III mans a weapon aboard a small unit riverine craft during a reconnaissance mission on Lake Habbaniyah in Iraq on Jan. 10, 2007. Marines from the Security Unit are deployed with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Edward A. Reagan

U.S. Marines with Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division fire a howitzer outside Camp Al Asad, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler W. Hill

070122-N-2659P-089 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 22, 2007) - Fire Controlman Chief Sean Cartney signals the final count of a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) 20mm phalanx gatling gun, during a live fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California prior to steaming west to bolster security in U.S. Central Command area of operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)

[stopem]

Good Blessed Sunday Morning!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks MEG, this is so lovely and the scripture is one that I need to read today and everyday.

[Aquamarine]

Due to answered prayer the Christian group based in DC prevailed and was able to attend their National Memorial Service on the 22nd . Thousands joined in a powerful declaration of life and celebration of the giver of life in the US Senate Auditorium in the Dirksen building.
Praise God!

[MEG33]

Good news, Aqua..I love Romans 5. I'm glad my post was "timely".

[Aquamarine]

I did an Easter Post a couple of years ago on Romans Chapter 5 so knew that scripture sounded familiar. Mine was in the King James version, your's must be New Testament.

[MEG33]

I had copied and pasted this and you prompted to research this version..NLT

http://www.newlivingtranslation.com/

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Here's the familier one.
Romans Chapter Five( King James)

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

[MEG33]

"May all I am and do and say
Give glory to my Lord alway;
And may no act of mine cause shame
Nor bring reproach upon His name. —Anon.

God’s name: handle with care."

Amen! Thank you, Mayor..and I love your Bible graphic.

[Aquamarine]

Both versions give the same beautiful message.
Romans 5 is one of my favorites too MEG.

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Lord's Day Graphics, my Sisters in Christ. Thank you for the Blessing!

[MEG33]

Thank you for the lovely rose, Kitty!