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

 

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, E...((HUGS))...how did your teams do? Chuck’s foot doing better with meds?

[philly-d-kidder]

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

[GulfWar1Vet]

Morning, Kathy, all :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Sunday morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...rain all evening here and temp has dropped to 42. Have a good day.

[philly-d-kidder]

Kathy it was 42 here also..but only Celsius!haha

[philly-d-kidder]

The busy Irish version of Big Mac's

[MEG33]

Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day

May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe

[Kathy in Alaska]

Are you traveling for work or pleasure?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, Gulf. Did you have a nice, quiet Saturday?

[philly-d-kidder]

Kathy traveling for pleasure....

[E.G.C.]

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.

[philly-d-kidder]

as you can see we are fairly Close to...

[Kathy in Alaska]

42 ºC = 107.6 ºF

Pretty toasty!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm

[Arrowhead1952]

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.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg. (((HUGS))) to you.

Have a Blessed Lord’s Day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids

[philly-d-kidder]

pretty cool for Kuwait! 107!! haha

[philly-d-kidder]

pretty cool for Kuwait! 107!! haha