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Posted on 09/30/2017 5:00:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.....23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to 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?
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening, Kathy!
***HUGS***
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for this evening's Sunday Chapel thread.
This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad!
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:02:17 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. <font size=4><b> hael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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It Takes Time to Grow
October 1, 2017
Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
Ephesians 4:15
On her first day in preschool, young Charlotte was asked to draw a picture of herself. Her artwork featured a simple orb for a body, an oblong head, and two circle eyes. On her last day of preschool, Charlotte was again directed to draw a self-portrait. This one showed a little girl in a colorful dress, a smiling face with distinct features, and a cascade of beautiful red tresses. The school had used a simple assignment to demonstrate the difference that time can make in the level of maturity.
While we accept that it takes time for children to mature, we may grow impatient with ourselves or fellow believers who show slow spiritual growth. We rejoice when we see the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:2223), but are disheartened when we observe a sinful choice. The author of Hebrews spoke of this when he wrote to the church: Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of Gods word all over again (Heb. 5:12).
As we continue to pursue intimacy with Jesus ourselves, lets pray for each other and patiently come alongside those who love God but who seem to struggle with spiritual growth. Speaking the truth in love, lets continue to encourage one another, so that together we may grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ (Eph. 4:15).
Lord, we love You! In our walk with You, help us to receive and give encouragement.
Words of truth spoken in love can guide us all toward maturity in Christ.
When children begin to accept responsibility for their actions and demonstrate more patience, we say they are growing up. The children of God are to grow up spirituallyto express a heart for God and others in the spirit and attitudes of Christ. In Pauls New Testament letter to the Ephesians his message is subtle but clear. He knows that just as there is a time to celebrate the miracle and wonder of a child, there is a time to get beyond childishness. But he writes with patience and gentleness and doesnt set a timeframe, reminding us that our desire for maturity must be expressed with love (4:2).
For further study on spiritual growth read God at the Center.
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:02:27 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
~ Good Evening ~
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~ Good Evening ~
~ Welcome To My World ~
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:03:56 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:04:01 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(#MAGA)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Did you have a nice, quiet day? BBQ?
Very quiet and low key here.
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:14:24 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; LiteKeeper; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ PULLED IN TWO DIRECTIONS, and Liberty
Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"
Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.
Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:24:56 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Have you gotten to diss any dims lately?
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:48:12 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A good day, thanks. I made progress on several of our ongoing renovation projects. All is well. Just finished watching my Fighting Irish demolish Miami of Ohio.
No BBQ today - we ordered in Chinese. Tomorrow we head to the Eastern Shore after Church - Housewarming & Pool Party for one of the MacNessa nephews.
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posted on
09/30/2017 5:56:56 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. <font size=4><b> hael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
"TAKE UP THY CROSS AND FOLLOW ME"
"I Vow To Thee My Country" Choir Of King's College, Cambridge (Click)
"I VOW TO THEE, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace."
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posted on
09/30/2017 6:46:22 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. <font size=4><b> hael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ...
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:04:43 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:07:46 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
I hope you’ve had a nice relaxing day. Did you turn off your mind-of-their-own clocks before going to sleep last night? LOL
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:22:23 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: All
Dear God: I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman, Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine feel alone or forgotten.
O Israel, hope in the Lord; For with the Lord there is loving kindness, And with Him is abundant redemption. And He will redeem Israel From all his iniquities.
Psalm 130:7 & 8
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:40:05 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO
Have a nice Saturday? Still toasty up there or did it cool back off a bit?
It felt like Fall today and I kind of regretted not wearing long sleeves to the cruise-in. Not unbearably chilly but the wind was a bit brisk at times.
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:42:52 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: ConorMacNessa
Howdy do, Conor. *HUGZ*
It sounds like you had a good day and have another one ahead tomorrow.
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:44:50 PM PDT
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radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu; LUV W; mazda77; ZULU; MinuteGal; vette6387; flat; NFHale; SkyPilot; MamaDearest; ...
To: LUV W
Howdy, LUV.
How was your day? Did y’all get rain?
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:47:41 PM PDT
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radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: ExTexasRedhead
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:52:25 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
Hi radu!
It's cooled down, we may have a few more days of '70's but it feels like Fall!
I did a bit of attic crawling, (Ugh), at Robins to bring a new heater circuit to her bathroom. Her heater was tripping the circuit breaker before. So now she's good to go for the colder nights/mornings.
I'll mow tomorrow and then play with the dogs. The puppy isn't being a very good obedience school student and may have to repeat, LOL.
Not much else happening.
Howz you and the darlins' doing?
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posted on
09/30/2017 7:52:59 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(#MAGA)
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