Tag Archives: temptation

THE DOWNFALL

Posted on May 25, 2022 by oneta hayes

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.

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I DON’T HOPE TO FALL IN THERE

Posted on April 26, 2022 by oneta hayes

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 →

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EDGING TOO CLOSE TO TEMPTATION

Posted on November 29, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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HAVE WE HIT THE BOTTOM YET?

Posted on August 17, 2021 by oneta hayes

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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TEMPTATION

Posted on February 19, 2021 by oneta hayes

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 →

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LITTLE SERPENTS DRAG ME DOWN

Posted on May 21, 2019 by oneta hayes

“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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A LITTLE BITE WON’T HURT

Posted on April 11, 2018 by oneta hayes

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

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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE? (Part 4)

Posted on November 13, 2017 by oneta hayes

  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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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 3)

Posted on November 11, 2017 by oneta hayes

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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WHAT’S THE PRICE? (Part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2017 by oneta hayes

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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