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Dec. 9, 2007

Defending the Faith SONday: a funny for you and some of my thoughts...

I found the following funny on ArcaNax.com.

This 85-year-old couple, having been married almost 60 years, died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last 10 years, mainly due to her interest in health food and exercise.
When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion, which was decked out with a beautiful kitchen, master bath suite and Jacuzzi.
As they oohed and aahed, the old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost. "It's free," Peter replied. "This is Heaven."
Next they went out back to survey the championship golf course in the backyard. They would have golfing privileges every day, and each week the course would change to a new one, representing the great golf courses on Earth.
The old man asked, "What are the greens fees?"
Peter's reply, "This is Heaven -- you play for free."
Next they went to the clubhouse and saw the lavish buffet lunch with the cuisines of the world laid out.
"How much to eat?" asked the old man.
"Don't you understand yet? This is Heaven, it's FREE!" Peter replied with some exasperation.
"Well, where are the low-fat and low-cholesterol tables?" the old man asked timidly.
Peter lectured, "That's the best part -- you can eat as much as you like of whatever you like and you never get fat and you never get sick. This is Heaven."
With that the old man went into a fit of anger, throwing down his hat and stomping on it, and shrieking wildly.
Peter and his wife both tried to calm him down, asking him what was wrong. The old man looked at his wife and said, "This is all your fault. If it weren't for your blasted bran muffins, I could have been here 10 years ago!"

Humor is a wonderful thing the Lord provides for us.  It can help us discuss serious issues more effectively.  Reading the above this morning got me thinking about some of the messages about life and death that often go unnoticed. 

On the one hand many times we are so afraid of death that we lose sight of what it means in the scheme of eternity and our walk with the Lord.  Everything happens for a reason and when we die we will be in the presence of the Lord forever and ever Amen.  Knowing that is a comforting thought in life for the Christian.  It makes the pills of life go down easier. 

On the other hand, the Lord gives each of us work to do while we are here waiting for our heavenly home.  We need to remember that there is a purpose for us here on earth.  This life is not a meaningless collection of days or a series of random good and bad experiences to be had.  It is a time to carefully listen to the Lord and plan accordingly. 

No matter what we are currently going through in this life, there is a greater purpose!  It's time to plan for that purpose, to live ON PURPOSE and know that God is here with us now and we will see him at the end of our life and service to Him on this earth. 




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Dec. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by doehillhomeschool
THANK YOU! Besides being hold-my-belly funny, it's a message I needed to hear. God bless you and Mery CHRISTmas!
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Dec. 10, 2007 - Okay!

Posted by MOMflippedisWOW
Wow! Too many great points to pick just one! Gee, yesterday, I might have ranted. (I'm feeling better today.) Fear of death> my MIL is suffering this currently yet >purpose for living seems to be missing from her, too.

Watching an old one live while young ones die really makes you think about all the points you raised. It really makes you think of how you want to live your life and have people think about you. My MIL isn't a loving nor kind person. When I get there, I want to be loved by my kids and grandkids and that requires loving them as Jesus loves us. OK....now you have left me with points to ponder and prayers to be said that just maybe, my MIL, could learn to be nice. (It would help since she now lives with us.) Whew...

Have a very Merry Christmas!
Vicki ~ who's off to ponder the greater meaning of life.
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Dec. 17, 2007 - Great Post

Posted by charles0322
More proof about what I always say.

You do not have to be vulgar to be really funny.
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