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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS ~ September 21, 2008
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Posted on 09/20/2008 5:14:45 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS Our Daily Bread ~ July 29, 1998
Read: Philippians 1:19-26
"To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. ... I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ. (Philippians 1:21,23)
As Christians, we are pulled in two directions. We all want to go to heaven, but this life also holds great appeal. We are like the youngster in Sunday school who listened intently while the teacher told about the beauties of heaven. She concluded by saying, "Raise your hand if you want to go to heaven." Every hand shot up immediately--except one. "Why don't you want to go to heaven, Johnny?" "Well," he replied, "Mom just baked an apple pie for dinner."
Now, we don't need to feel guilty for having a strong desire to enjoy life. Marriage, a family, a fulfilling job, travel, recreation--these all have a legitimate appeal. But if the delights of our earthly home are so attractive that we lose sight of God's purpose for putting us here, something's wrong.
The apostle Paul had mixed feelings too. Although he believed he would be released from prison, he knew that he could possibly fall victim to Nero's sword. This created a conflict. He longed to be with Christ, for that would be "far better" (Philippians 1:23). He also wanted to live--not merely to enjoy life but because he was needed by his fellow believers (v.24).
Paul was pulled in two directions, and in both cases it was for the highest reason. What about us? --DJD
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To: mylife
Hiya My!
No, not yet..
Well, mostly just the very tops of them.
They should be in full color in a week or two.
This poc is from last year.
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:00:58 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I knew it was an old poc. I recognized it.
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:02:01 AM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife
LOL
Make that an old “pic”
Sheesh.
I shouldn’t post without me glasses!
123
posted on
09/21/2008 10:04:58 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
L0L! I couldn’t resist :)
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:06:49 AM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: All; Brad's Gramma; Anita1; Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:12:33 AM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: mylife
LOL
It was a rich target!
I’m gonna make some apple crisp.
I bought what I thought were Golden Delicious Apples..
But they were a type called “Ginger Gold”
They are TART!
*pucker up*
LOL
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:12:56 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: All; MeekMom
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:16:09 AM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:25:40 AM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife
Yep!
Gonna get some ice cream to go with dat!
Yom!
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posted on
09/21/2008 10:58:07 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
09/21/2008 11:03:05 AM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife; LUV W; NYTexan
Yeah, it does!
I was going through a pile of papers here, and came across the brochures from the Windjammer cruise we took.
*sniff*
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posted on
09/21/2008 11:18:25 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
That sure was fun, but I liked the whale watching even more!
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posted on
09/21/2008 11:35:10 AM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: ALOHA RONNIE
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posted on
09/21/2008 11:48:20 AM PDT
by
Anita1
("Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.” (does this remind you of RR?))
To: mylife
So did I!
That was a great day!
Watcha gonna make good to eat today?
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posted on
09/21/2008 11:57:18 AM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Making Poke Chops and Bratwurt now. I dunno what I’ll do for side dishes yet
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posted on
09/21/2008 12:05:12 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife
Yum!
How about German Potato Salad?
136
posted on
09/21/2008 12:08:04 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
I dont have any taters L0L
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posted on
09/21/2008 12:31:18 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife
LOL
Ya don’t?
Well, what DO ya have?
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posted on
09/21/2008 12:33:35 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Charro beans, Asparagus, Greenbeans,corn,artichokes,spinach. Pasta stroganoff, Nacho pasta, Teriaki noodles, Salad fixins
Prolly make Stroganoff pasta and salad
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posted on
09/21/2008 12:42:06 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could be Farts)
To: mylife
Stroganoff pasta?
Sounds interesting!
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posted on
09/21/2008 12:50:48 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
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