http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/ Just another AbundantDesigns.com weblog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:16:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1303 Dad Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:04:05 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1303 Michael, Jonathan, and David were not as fortunate as Dr. Guthrie. While jogging recently one morning before daylight we scared up a skunk. I was just far enough behind them to miss the main attack. Although we did not foresee the evil, the guys courageously finished the run and cleaned up their shoes, socks, jeans, and feet. Michael, Jonathan, and David were not as fortunate as Dr. Guthrie. While jogging recently one morning before daylight we scared up a skunk. I was just far enough behind them to miss the main attack. Although we did not foresee the evil, the guys courageously finished the run and cleaned up their shoes, socks, jeans, and feet.

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1307 James Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:45:42 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1307 Crystal, Thanks for making that clear. His house getting sprayed is more funny anyway. :) Crystal,
Thanks for making that clear. His house getting sprayed is more funny anyway.

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1306 Crystal Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:04:30 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1306 Esther, My memory wasn't working that great either. While cleaning out a box I came across a book with CI stories in it. I looked up the Skunk Story. Dr. Guthrie did NOT get sprayed by the skunk, instead the whole side of his house - with open windows did. I'm sorry I put that out before making sure of my facts. I'll double check next time. Esther,
My memory wasn’t working that great either. While cleaning out a box I came across a book with CI stories in it. I looked up the Skunk Story. Dr. Guthrie did NOT get sprayed by the skunk, instead the whole side of his house – with open windows did.
I’m sorry I put that out before making sure of my facts. I’ll double check next time.

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 Crystal Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:38:56 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1305 Esther, Yes, Dr. Guthrie did get sprayed. He ignored the warning signs. Just like we ignore God's warning signs at times. Esther,
Yes, Dr. Guthrie did get sprayed. He ignored the warning signs. Just like we ignore God’s warning signs at times.

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 Joshua Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:44:39 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1304 Super account there James! Reminds me of the cross reference to Proverbs 22:3 that the "fool rages on and is confident (Prov. 14:16)." May we always rely on the direction of the Lord vs. self-confidence. Super account there James! Reminds me of the cross reference to Proverbs 22:3 that the “fool rages on and is confident (Prov. 14:16).” May we always rely on the direction of the Lord vs. self-confidence.

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 Robert Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:41:40 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1300 Neat analogy there, James! I agree with Crystal that it sounds a lot like something Larry Guthrie would share about. I think it would make a great story in a Character Sketch! Neat analogy there, James! I agree with Crystal that it sounds a lot like something Larry Guthrie would share about. I think it would make a great story in a Character Sketch!

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1299 Esther Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:49:34 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1299 I don't remember what happened to Dr. Guthrie. Did he get sprayed? I don’t remember what happened to Dr. Guthrie. Did he get sprayed?

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1301 Crystal Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:05:33 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1301 Thank you for such a good explanation of courage vs. confidence. I had never given it much thought before. Your story reminds me of some of the tales of Dr. Guthrie. Gratefully, what happened to Dr. Guthrie didn't happen to you! :-) Thank you for such a good explanation of courage vs. confidence. I had never given it much thought before.
Your story reminds me of some of the tales of Dr. Guthrie. Gratefully, what happened to Dr. Guthrie didn’t happen to you!

]]> http://staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/comment-page-1/#comment-1302 Donald Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:13:41 +0000 http://www.staddonfamily.com/2008/09/25/the-confident-skunk/#comment-1302 That was really applicable and encouraging James. As I find myself in unfamiliar territory oftentimes here in Taiwan, it's easy to make a mistake and all the more important to be prudent, look ahead, and discern between "honest mistakes" and those I need to make right. God bless you too with discernment and courage! That was really applicable and encouraging James. As I find myself in unfamiliar territory oftentimes here in Taiwan, it’s easy to make a mistake and all the more important to be prudent, look ahead, and discern between “honest mistakes” and those I need to make right. God bless you too with discernment and courage!

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