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An Old American Indian Tale Recounts The Story Of ... PRO
Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000 (message contributor)
An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two dogs fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to do the right and the other dog always wants to do the wrong. Sometimes the good dog seems stronger and is winning the fight. But sometimes the bad dog is...
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Most Of Us Are Familiar With This Song – It's The ...
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It Was A State Campground Near Old Walker Mine ...
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Once We Were In Bondage Satan And Sin. But ... PRO
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