2 Aug, 2010
A Dangerous Drive
Bear crashes in runaway car
DENVER (Reuters) - A black bear attracted by the smell of a peanut butter sandwich managed to open the door of a car, climb in and got stuck, knocking the gear stick into neutral and sending the car rolling down a slope into trees.
The blare of the car horn alerted the members of the Story family who realized 17-year-old Ben's Toyota was no longer parked in the driveway of their home in Larksspur near Denver.
When they went to explore they discovered the car and trapped culprit at the bottom of the hill -- a giant bear with teeth bared and claws tearing through the car's interior.
The bear was trapped inside the car for two hours before police were able to release the animal who ran off into nearby woods.
Ben and his sister Becky said the bear was likely lured into the car by a certain scintillating scent.
"There was a peanut butter sandwich in the back seat," Ben told reporters, adding that his car was ruined.
Story and Photo found at http://mobile.reuters.com.
DENVER (Reuters) - A black bear attracted by the smell of a peanut butter sandwich managed to open the door of a car, climb in and got stuck, knocking the gear stick into neutral and sending the car rolling down a slope into trees.
The blare of the car horn alerted the members of the Story family who realized 17-year-old Ben's Toyota was no longer parked in the driveway of their home in Larksspur near Denver.
When they went to explore they discovered the car and trapped culprit at the bottom of the hill -- a giant bear with teeth bared and claws tearing through the car's interior.
The bear was trapped inside the car for two hours before police were able to release the animal who ran off into nearby woods.
Ben and his sister Becky said the bear was likely lured into the car by a certain scintillating scent.
"There was a peanut butter sandwich in the back seat," Ben told reporters, adding that his car was ruined.
Story and Photo found at http://mobile.reuters.com.
James 1:14-15 (NLT)
14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us about giving into temptation?
Check out what the Life Application Study Bible Notes have to say about James 1:14-15 ...
It is easy to blame others and make excuses for evil thoughts and wrong actions. We use excuses such as: It's the other person's fault; I couldn't help it; everybody's doing it; it was just a mistake; nobody's perfect; the Devil made me do it; I was pressured into it; I didn't know it was wrong; or God is tempting me. A person who makes excuses is trying to shift the blame from himself or herself to something or someone else. A Christian, on the other hand, accepts responsibility for his or her wrongs, confesses them, and asks God for forgiveness.
How can I connect today's God's Story scripture to my life?
- So how are you doing with avoiding temptation? Do you know your limits? Do you know your weak areas and how to avoid them? Spend some time with God this week asking Him to reveal to you where you are struggling with temptation luring you into dangerous situations.
- Ask God to protect you from those situations.
- Ask God to be your strength to say no to what tempts you.
- Is there something for which you have tried to pass them blame onto someone else, or even God? Confess that to God and to whoever that might be and ask God and/or them for forgiveness.
How can I connect Today's Story, My Story, and God's Story to Others?
- Do you have a friend who is following Jesus, but just seems to keep getting caught in dangerous situations that could lead them down the road to sin? Find some time to talk with them this week. Offer to help them stay accountable to the commitment they've made to follow Jesus.
- Do you have a friend who is blaming God or others when they fall into sin? Talk with them about today's God's Story scripture and help them realize they need to accept the blame.
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