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CHOICES
They are a flashy design, big, and red and I love them, so I bought them. Even with inflation nipping at my toes. However, he sold them to me at a rock bottom price except for the prescription lenses. Now … Continue reading
Posted in choices, report, thoughts and musings, Uncategorized
Tagged choices, Friendship with God, glasses, Haley, opinion, relationship with Jesus, report, temptation
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THE DOWNFALL
Eve beheld the fruit, So luscious, ripe, dewy red The first temptation. ********** https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/05/23/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-411-fruit-and-ripe/ Thank you, Ronovan, for hosting this challenge.
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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HAVE WE HIT THE BOTTOM YET?
I almost always read Christian fiction but I’m not very good at finding what I want on my kindle. A few days ago, I finished the triology, Mark of the Lion, and put a hold on another. Last night I … Continue reading
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Tagged compromise, culture, novels, pornography, sin, temptation, the downward slope, vulgar books
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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
LITTLE SERPENTS DRAG ME DOWN
“There it is. The apple tree. I’m dragged to despair again.” Ever since the day she had fallen into the trap of Satan, the serpents nestled in her head; she was numb with regret. “Doesn’t it look beautiful?” was the … Continue reading
Posted in Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie, Photo Challenge, sin, sin nature, Uncategorized
Tagged evil, Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie, Photo Challenge, sin, temptation
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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 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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