FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS ~ 22 January 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS

Our Daily Bread
July 29, 1998

"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."

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?

 

[luvie]

Well, sure...but it’s YOUR birthday! :)

[SandRat]

That’ OK, I shared with Mrs. SR.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pete-R-Bilt....

I see HiJinx has already answered your questions. I always ping him for these questions, and he came through per usual.

Thanks, HJ.

Pete-R-Bilt...sending prayers for successful heart surgery for your brother-in-law, and a good recovery.

Our thanks to him for his service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound. Thanks, Mac.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hawaii.....#100!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ooops...sorry...didn’t mean to yell.

LOL! Yes you did....I can't wait for your report! Wishing you wonderful things. ((HUGS))

[TASMANIANRED]

Happy Birthday.

How can she be five.

We just discussed lace pants a few weeks ago.

So very lovely.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[luvie]

It does seem impossible that she is this big. She is so smart, too! I was happy to get to spend her birthday with her.

[SoldierDad]

I was REALLY hoping for a 49ers vs Patriots SB. The 49ers just couldn’t get things together for this game, except on Defense. Well, at least I’ll get to watch the Patriots put a beatdown on the Giants ;0)

[Kathy in Alaska]

49ers vs Patriots would have been an interesting few hours at your house. LOL!!

[SoldierDad]

Yeah! I commented to Laurie I’d have to cut my two jacket’s in half and sew the different sides together. Oh, she didn’t like that idea one bit. LOL.