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I DON’T HOPE TO FALL IN THERE
Yesterday a very pretty girl was helping me with a purchase. I believe I was in obedience to the Holy Spirit as I felt the nudge to give her the following message. I said something close to this: “You are … Continue reading
Posted in angels, God's love, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged angels, beauty, Christian character, danger, devil, grandchildren, grandparents, prayer, temptation, wisdom
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EDGING TOO CLOSE TO TEMPTATION
Eleven p.m. – All quiet in the house. Everyone asleep except me. I took a nap this afternoon, so I’m trying to get some computer work done. I haven’t had any time in four days – at least very little. … Continue reading
Posted in temptation, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged avoiding temptation, leftovers, overeating, temptation, Thanksgiving, weight
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TEMPTATION
I hardly had to peek at all. There was the invitation that I had longed for. What a step up! An office in the Administration Building. No more classroom. A move to being a Principal with a school of my … Continue reading
A LITTLE BITE WON’T HURT
Mind the hidden trap – Evil may show up as shy Disguised in sweetness. https://ronovanwrites.com/2018/04/09/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-196-shysweet/ Image by Pixabay
Posted in Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged deceit, evil, haiku, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge, temptation, trap
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 5)
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH For a few days I’ve been talking about what one will “sell out” for. Let me change the thought to what will one “hold out” for. I saw a beautiful blonde on a talk show.. She … Continue reading
Posted in sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, diamond, Jesus Loves Me, light, value, worth
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 4)
A TEST I ALMOST FLUNKED! In my school I had a reputation of being an outstanding teacher, respected by administration, parents, teachers, and students. I was lead teacher, assigned to committees, in charge when the principle was gone, all … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged ethics, jealousy, price of your soul, pride, sin, teaching, temptation
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 3)
Let me tell a story on myself. You can tell it was a long time ago – tank full of gas for under $20! As usual I was in a hurry. I had to get to where I was going … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, ethics, sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, ethics, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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WHAT’S THE PRICE? (Part 2)
The multi-millionaire swaggers up to the beautiful red head, and says, “Would you spend the weekend with me at the Hilton for a million dollars?” With her best alluring smile she answered, “Oh, yes, that sounds so divine!” He said, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, ethics, sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Jesus, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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