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Topic: Illustrate the meaning of “All that Glitters is Not Gold” (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (01/24/08)
TITLE: "Timmy Run!"
By Tim Manzer
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I had only met her the week before while hanging out with my friends. I enjoyed skate-boarding with her college roommate. We talked a little and somehow to my amazement ended up planning a date. My plans for the evening seemed a little humble based on her appearance. However, I was a college student that saved up my pennies to do my laundry, so she was going on a cheap date.
I planned to take her to my favorite hotdog dive and then go on a walk through the downtown Grand Rapids area. I loved the downtown with its tall buildings and unique artwork. I liked playing tag around the outdoor sculptures and enjoyed taking rides on the huge tire swing. Downtown Grand Rapids always brought the child out in me and I loved it.
Partway through the private stroll she was on me like an octopus on a shellfish. She wrapped her arms around me and power kissed my surprised lips. She was not interested in hotdogs or the big swing. My heart rate must have risen to racecar speed. Then she whispered into my ear, “We ought to find some place and go all the way!”
A million crazy thoughts raced through my overloaded brain. Some of them said “Yes” others said “What?” and still others said “No” Then Lassie barked. As a child I loved the Lassie show. Every week Timmy and Lassie got into trouble and out of trouble. My mom banned me from Lassie for a while because she said, “I was too emotionally involved with Lassie and little Timmy”. Lassie and Timmy understood each other. If Timmy said “Lassie run for help” Lassie ran for help. If Lassie barked out a warning “Danger, Timmy run!” Timmy ran!
The soul-bark said, “DANGER! RUN!” So like Timmy of old I ran. I said a clumsy statement, “I think I need to take you back home.” It was a quiet uncomfortable ride across Grand Rapids back to her place. Then I was out of there!
After twenty-four years of wonderful marriage I look back on that night without guilt. I am so thankful that Lassie barked and I ran. Beauty is not found in make-up, sexy dresses or jewelry but rather in faithfulness, morals and personal convictions. So my advice to every young man is “Timmy Run!” Run to Biblical convictions and away from temporary pleasures and shallow values.
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