<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>harm Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <atom:link href="https://dianaderringer.com/tag/harm/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/harm/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:51:19 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-derringer_headshotsm-32x32.png</url> <title>harm Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/harm/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Kiss of Death</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:00:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[betrayal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bible]]></category> <category><![CDATA[death]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[encouragement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[failure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hope]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idiom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jesus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Judas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kiss of death]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[resurrection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ruin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=12248</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>A kiss of death means something that causes failure or ruin. It may be: Actions. Poor attitudes or behaviors often result in the loss of jobs, friendships, or other positions. Relationships. Associating with troublemakers frequently leaves people in trouble. Events. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can destroy plans. Poor timing. Failures frequently occur because people begin too early or too late to accomplish their purposes. A kiss of death may look good but result in great...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/">Kiss of Death</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kiss-of-Death.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12249" src="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kiss-of-Death.jpg" alt="Kiss of Death--statue of Judas kissing Jesus" width="450" height="321" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kiss-of-Death.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kiss-of-Death-300x214.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kiss-of-Death-379x270.jpg 379w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a>A kiss of death means something that causes failure or ruin. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">It may be:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Actions. Poor attitudes or behaviors often result in the loss of jobs, friendships, or other positions.</li> <li>Relationships. Associating with troublemakers frequently leaves people in trouble.</li> <li>Events. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can destroy plans.</li> <li>Poor timing. Failures frequently occur because people begin too early or too late to accomplish their purposes.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>A kiss of death may look good but result in great harm. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Damage often occurs even if intentions appear helpful. A handshake or endorsement from the wrong people kills countless business deals and reputations.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>This expression relates to Judas Iscariot’s kiss that betrayed Jesus.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">When religious leaders wanted to rid themselves of Jesus, they enlisted Judas, one of Jesus’ followers, for help. Matthew 26:48-49 records it. “The betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.’ Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Greetings, Rabbi!’ and kissed him” (NIV). A kiss of death has also been called a Judas kiss.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Not every kiss of death ends in permanent harm.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Although Jesus died on the cross, He arose from the dead on the third day. His death and resurrection conquered sin and death. All who place their faith in Jesus also receive victory over sin and death. That’s the message of Easter. Jesus offers everyone a <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/fresh-start/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fresh start</a>, a new beginning.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said” (Matthew 28:6 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Terrie Wilson for the suggestion. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@frensisalberti?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francesco Alberti</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-statue-of-a-man-and-a-woman-with-a-star-on-their-head-pNAjCI0auMU?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unsplash</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://dianaderringer.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=11983df7ac45be83499003741&id=1797662da7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&linkname=Kiss%20of%20Death" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&linkname=Kiss%20of%20Death" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&linkname=Kiss%20of%20Death" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&linkname=Kiss%20of%20Death" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&linkname=Kiss%20of%20Death" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fkiss-of-death%2F&title=Kiss%20of%20Death" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/" data-a2a-title="Kiss of Death"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/">Kiss of Death</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/kiss-of-death/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Snake in the Grass</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:00:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Animals/Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[attack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cheat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[danger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[failure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[forgiveness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snake in the grass]]></category> <category><![CDATA[steal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trust]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://temp.dianaderringer.com/?p=3155</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>I don’t like to get too close to a snake in the grass. I’m not afraid of most snakes. They help keep mice away. However, I don’t want snakes to hide in my yard. A few snakes can kill with their bites. I am afraid of them. I prefer not having a person who is a snake in the grass near me either. A snake in the grass cannot be trusted. That person will: Cheat Lie Steal Hurt others to get what...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/">Snake in the Grass</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-3156" src="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Snake-in-the-Grass.jpg" alt="Snake in the Grass--a snake's head coming out of grass" width="450" height="341" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Snake-in-the-Grass.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Snake-in-the-Grass-300x227.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Snake-in-the-Grass-396x300.jpg 396w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />I don’t like to get too close to a snake in the grass. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">I’m not afraid of most snakes. They help keep mice away. However, I don’t want snakes to hide in my yard. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">A few snakes can kill with their bites. I am afraid of them.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>I prefer not having a person who is a snake in the grass near me either.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">A snake in the grass cannot be trusted. That person will:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Cheat</li> <li>Lie</li> <li>Steal</li> <li>Hurt others to get what he or she wants</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Like a dangerous snake (animal) hiding in the grass, a snake in the grass person tries to hide bad behavior. The person attacks or hurts others when they least expect it.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>God offers a better way.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">I pray that everyone who tries to trick and hurt others will choose God’s way. Just as God forgives me when I confess my wrongs, God will also forgive them. Sometimes we all need a <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/fresh-start/">fresh start</a>. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;">“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon” (Isaiah 55:7 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/xP7HL">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Photo courtesy of Pixabay.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&linkname=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&linkname=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&linkname=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&linkname=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&linkname=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsnake-in-the-grass%2F&title=Snake%20in%20the%20Grass" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/" data-a2a-title="Snake in the Grass"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/">Snake in the Grass</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/snake-in-the-grass/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Make Waves</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Animals/Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[good]]></category> <category><![CDATA[harm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[make waves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waves]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://temp.dianaderringer.com/?p=1849</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>People sometimes warn us not to make waves. Other times, we realize we must. When we choose to make waves, we: Rock the boat Upset someone or something Shock or disturb Risk being called a trouble maker Two truths about making waves help us decide what to do. Waves can do great good, by: Continuing earth’s natural flow Calming us Providing beauty and pleasure Waves can also do much harm, by causing: Ship wrecks Drowning Destruction of houses or communities....</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/">Make Waves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Make-Waves.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1851" src="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Make-Waves.jpg" alt="Make Waves" width="450" height="337" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Make-Waves.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Make-Waves-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Make-Waves-401x300.jpg 401w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a>People sometimes warn us not to make waves. Other times, we realize we must. When we choose to make waves, we:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/dont-rock-the-boat/">Rock the boat </a></li> <li>Upset someone or something</li> <li>Shock or disturb</li> <li>Risk being called a trouble maker</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Two truths about making waves help us decide what to do.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waves can do great good, by:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Continuing earth’s natural flow</li> <li>Calming us</li> <li>Providing beauty and pleasure</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Waves can also do much harm, by causing:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Ship wrecks</li> <li>Drowning</li> <li>Destruction of houses or communities.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Likewise, we can do great good or much harm by:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Improving or damaging our world</li> <li>Correcting or increasing mistakes</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Before we make waves, let’s be certain our actions make a positive difference.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">“If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea” (Isaiah 48:18 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have a favorite expression or one you want explained? If so, please comment.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/xP7HL">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p>If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&linkname=Make%20Waves" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&linkname=Make%20Waves" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&linkname=Make%20Waves" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&linkname=Make%20Waves" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&linkname=Make%20Waves" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fmake-waves%2F&title=Make%20Waves" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/" data-a2a-title="Make Waves"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/">Make Waves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/make-waves/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>