Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS ~ September 21, 2008

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[fatima]

We won,we won.It’s your birthday,it’s your Birthday:)The Phillies won too.Crazy switching back and forth between games.They were both played at the same time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[philly-d-kidder]

Kathy..

E-A-G-L-E-S..

Phew a Physical Game..

[Kathy in Alaska]

[fatima]

Westbrook, Mc Nabb got beat up.Leave our players alone:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[philly-d-kidder]

Yeah I Saw McNabb on post game Interview..and he is Bruised in the sternum... ouch..

Westbrook is the season so I hope he is Ok...
Next week.. DA BEARS!!

[philly-d-kidder]

Rothliesberger will be really really sore tomorrow! 9 sacks..

[Kathy in Alaska]

[fatima]

Rut Row Da Bears.Well I hope they both get better fast.Glad you can see it real time.(((Hugs)))
We rushed back from the shore to watch the games.Get this a priest friend calls and we have just left so I told him to go the real estate and get a key and stay overnight there.Isn’t that nice:)He there now.

[philly-d-kidder]

Thats Great..didn’t they have the Irish festival at Wildwood?? and the Biggest Irish Bar was Closed..

[Kathy in Alaska]