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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: philly-d-kidder
No Father was close but another town.What bar is closed?I have never done the festival but some of the family does once in awhile.Last time I was in Wildwood I made a call and said I needed a break so someone gave me 2 nights beachfront-slept 4.We got down there the view was perfect-poured a glass of wine-went back on the deck and you could not see the beach.A fog rolled in and stayed the whole time we were there-heheheh
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:18:43 PM PDT
by
fatima
(Put your lipstick on girls and go vote.)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; bannie; Grunthor; normy; NavyCanDo
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:18:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; TASMANIANRED; All
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:21:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Oh well, I guess this means that the Cardinals finally lost one!
That makes them 2-1, their best season beginning in nearly 20 years!
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:23:48 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: fatima
Keegans I went in 2006..Humongous bar we had an AOH event...
Glad father will enjoy...
I am off to Holy Land Thurdsay! Yipeee
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:25:40 PM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: philly-d-kidder
Really,OMGosh.Say one real nice Hail Mary for me at the site of the crucifixion.If you forget say it as soon as you remember.I have a friend who just got back from Russia.He took The Russian Virgin Statue there to stay in it’s new home.John Paul 11’s dream.We will talk later about that.(((Hugs)))
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:30:33 PM PDT
by
fatima
(Put your lipstick on girls and go vote.)
To: fatima
I Read about the statue on www.spiritdaily.com or the Catholic register!! That was awesome.. I’ll say one...
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:35:07 PM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: philly-d-kidder
Thanks philly-d-kidder.I will be praying for spiritual blessings for you and your family throughout this trip.
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:39:53 PM PDT
by
fatima
(Put your lipstick on girls and go vote.)
To: fatima
WooHoo, fatima.....you did it, you won!!
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posted on
09/21/2008 5:59:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: philly-d-kidder
Your Eagles pulled it off. Good work!
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posted on
09/21/2008 6:29:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: ConorMacNessa
Amazing grace! How sweet the soundThanks, Mac, for our Sunday piper.
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posted on
09/22/2008 2:11:33 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: LUV W
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posted on
09/22/2008 2:55:25 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
(To read a freeper's FR postings, click on his or her screen name and then "In Forum".)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Ma, just out of curiosity, why do I get 3 helmets?
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posted on
09/22/2008 4:36:43 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(MSM - all shook up?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Whoooooooo Hooooooooooo. My Niners won again yesterday! =)
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posted on
09/22/2008 7:32:54 AM PDT
by
ninergold3
(Christ would not vote for Barack Obama...Alan Keyes)
To: ninergold3
You beat the Lions, even my son’s pee wee football team could beat the Lions.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/22/2008 11:06:53 AM PDT
by
Arm_Bears
(Wag more; bark less.)
To: beachn4fun
Because somewhere along the line I “think” you mentioned rooting for the Broncos and Ravens and Redskins, and they ALL won! So, who is your real favorite? Who do you want to win?
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posted on
09/22/2008 11:25:12 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
What in the world happened to the Patriots, though?
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posted on
09/22/2008 7:39:47 PM PDT
by
SoldierDad
(Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier, and enthusiastic supporter of McCain/Palin)
To: Kathy in Alaska
well now, that’s difficult to say. I do like all three.
I’ll go with the Ravens this year I guess. Don’t tell my husband or young son! LOL
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posted on
09/23/2008 4:53:24 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(MSM - all shook up?)
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