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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: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/21/2008 2:58:16 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.
Good Lord’s Day, E...((HUGS))...how did your teams do? Chuck’s foot doing better with meds?
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:08:55 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
kathy
FOB ZARQA is in Jordan... where I will be later this week!
No sand today ..Phew... Just beautiful weather...
hope You had a Great eveneing ..Nice moose photo’s..haha
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:11:57 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: Kathy in Alaska
84
posted on
09/21/2008 3:27:42 AM PDT
by
GulfWar1Vet
(God, guns and Sarah Palin. Am I White Trash or what? :<D)
To: Pusterfuss
Good Sunday morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...rain all evening here and temp has dropped to 42. Have a good day.
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:41:30 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy it was 42 here also..but only Celsius!haha
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:51:13 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: Kathy in Alaska
The busy Irish version of Big Mac's
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:57:04 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: All; Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; SandRat; Arrowhead1952; AZamericonnie; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; ...
Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day
May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe
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posted on
09/21/2008 3:58:04 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: philly-d-kidder
Are you traveling for work or pleasure?
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:00:14 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: GulfWar1Vet
Good Lord’s Day to you, Gulf. Did you have a nice, quiet Saturday?
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:01:30 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Kathy traveling for pleasure....
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:03:58 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Both OU and OSU were off this week. Chuck's foot hurt some yesterday but it feels a little better this morning.
It's going to take awhile for the pills to take effect.
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:04:25 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
as you can see we are fairly Close to...
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:06:22 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: philly-d-kidder
42 ºC = 107.6 ºF
Pretty toasty!!
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:06:44 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:11:00 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks and good morning Kathy. Have a Blessed Lord’s Day.
I don’t have to work today, but just have to monitor the net.
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:19:25 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Sarah Palin is NOT worried about anything being above her pay grade!)
To: MEG33
Good morning Meg. (((HUGS))) to you.
Have a Blessed Lord’s Day.
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:21:05 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Sarah Palin is NOT worried about anything being above her pay grade!)
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:23:02 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
pretty cool for Kuwait! 107!! haha
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:26:56 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
To: Kathy in Alaska
pretty cool for Kuwait! 107!! haha
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posted on
09/21/2008 4:27:10 AM PDT
by
philly-d-kidder
(Kuwait where the American troops are always Welcome..)
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