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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged Christianity, Jesus, price of your soul, redemption, salvation, sin, soul, temptation
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SUBMISSION
I went to sleep after having arrived at a decision. It was perfect. I hadn’t had to plan to get my revenge. It had just dropped in my lap. All I had to do was ask a question. Just appear … Continue reading
BATTLE WON
Blogging 101 Lesson Five: Be Brief. A short story regarding finding a letter on a sidewalk. The back door slammed behind me; I meant to leave my problems within. I clumsily stomped down the steps, out to the sidewalk, turned … Continue reading