For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue. (Psalm 5:9 ESV) I was reminded recently of one common characteristic of abusers (revilers is a pretty good Scriptural synonym). A character in a movie was incredibly wicked and in his… Continue reading Murderous Words From a Smiling Mouth: A Common Abuser Tactic
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Great is Artemis! Don’t Threaten Our Idol!
About that time there arose no little disturbance concerning the Way. For a man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen. These he gathered together, with the workmen in similar trades, and said, "Men, you know that from this business we have our wealth. And… Continue reading Great is Artemis! Don’t Threaten Our Idol!