Category: Encouraging

Sin

sin

I want you to know, that this is the end,I’m tired of you. You can’t be my friend.Yes, in the past, I’ve been known to give in,but now I know happiness doesn’t come from sin. You’ve caused so much pain, though in disguise,the illusion you …

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Prayer of the Frog

prayers of a frog

“Prisoner at the bar“, said the Grand Inquisitor, “You have been charged with encouraging people to break with the laws, traditions and customs of our holy religion. How do you plead?” “Guilty, Your Honour“ “And with frequenting the company of heretics, prostitutes, public sinners, the …

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The Room

the room

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features, save for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But …

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One of Us Abstained

I was holding a notice from my 13-year-old son’s school announcing a meeting to preview the new course in sexuality. Parents could examine the curriculum and take part in an actual lesson presented exactly as it would be given to the students. When I arrived at the school, …

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No Time

I knelt to pray but not for long,I had too much to do.I had to hurry and get to workFor bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,And jumped up off my knees.My Christian duty was now doneMy soul could …

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