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Thursday, March 13, 2025
This troll near the Issaquah Community Center seems to have a peaceful aura about it. Normally when we think of trolls they are fictional characters that wreak havoc wherever they go. Then there are actual online people trolls who enjoy posting disruptive content to upset regular users. It takes some effort to avoid engaging with someone who only wants to cause trouble.
A few things make this particular troll seem less threatening than I would expect. The birdhouse necklace seems to indicate it is peaceful enough that birds would want to make a home there. Expressive eyes and a gentle smile seem to offer encouragement that people can hang out there without fear.
How can we, as normal people, provide an aura of peace? Here are some Bible verses I like.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Romans 12:6-8
We all have different talents which is fortunate, so we don’t have to wear birdhouses around our necks. Let’s use our positive skills cheerfully.