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Gossip: Subtle Poison
Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009 (message contributor)
GOSSIP: SUBTLE POISON
Charles Bridges in his commentary on Proverbs explains it this way: "We may seem to make light of the tale brought to our ears, and wholly to despise it. But the subtle poison has worked. 'Suppose it should be true. Perhaps, though it may be exaggerated, there may be some ground for it.' The thought indulged for only a moment brings suspicion, distrust, coldness: and often it ends in the separation of chief friends."
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Hammers And Anvils
Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
Hammers and Anvils I paused last eve beside the blacksmith’s door. And heard the anvil ring, the vesper’s chime. And looking in I saw upon the floor Old hammers, worn with beating years of time. “How many anvils have you had?” said I. To wear and batter all these hammers so?” “Just one,” ...read more
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If You Prepare Yourself... You Will Be Able To ...
Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 2, 2004
“If you prepare yourself... you will be able to grasp opportunity for broader experience when ...read more
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Jack Was Out Jogging One Day And As He Passed A ... PRO
Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear me.” He yelled for hours and was about to give up when he heard a voice. ...read more
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True Peace With God Comes To Us When God Says To ... PRO
Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2004
True peace with God comes to us when God says to us, “you are one ugly person. I can’t stand to look at you. Your breath stinks, you’re out of shape, and you aren’t worthy of me. Here, take this outfit of righteousness - put it on. Keep it on. Take these works of my Son. Take this holiness ...read more
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What Is Your Favorite Drink? Imagine I Gave You ... PRO
Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005
What is your favorite drink? Imagine I gave you a large cup filled to the brim. You take a sip and say, “Ah that’s good!” What are you drinking? What happens if as you take the next sip someone unexpectedly runs into you like a linebacker hitting a running back or a five year old jumping into ...read more
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