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The Doctrinal Peek-a-Boo

He ventured to mention some doctrines he wanted me to believe. So, naturally, I raised some questions and objections to what he was saying. But confidently, he promised he would bring me a book that spells it all out in … Continue reading

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The Millions Who Shouldn’t Be in Church

The churches are packed with millions and millions of members who should not be there, according to Jesus. They are not the sort to repent of their sins, and should have been confronted about it and put out a long … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Societies

Society A has been engineered and maximized by its leaders to reap as much profit as possible (for themselves) from the citizens. Society B is engineered and maximized by its leaders to promote the maturation of its individuals in virtue … Continue reading

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The Right Why

If this is all That goes on hereI might suppose it wereBy some sad mistakeThat I had come eitherTo the wrong whereOr the wrong when. But it seems as yetI’ve still got the right why.

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Disobeying Jesus in the Fellowship

Let me be blunt: I submit that the following passage in Jesus’ teaching is widely disobeyed in the churches―and probably by your church, too. Read the following passage carefully, and then ask yourself whether this is your regular habit whenever … Continue reading

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Surprise Him

It will surprise him to learn that among the thingsOf which he robustly disapproves in this world,Are some of the righteous things of God.

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As from the Bible

He didn’t realize it,But as much of his doctrineHad come from his own culture Of psychological copingAs from the Bible. And he would never realizeHow much he had twisted itSimply to make himself feel safer.

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America Has Partied Herself to Death

America has partied herself to death.And I don’t mean with drugs and alcohol,But with donkeys and elephants, mostly,And all the pundits and labels that go with it.

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What It Will Take

It rarely happens, But I do meet someFrom time to time Who can put a finger Accurately on the lion’s share Of what ails this country. But not one in ten of those Seem to have any real idea ofWhat … Continue reading

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Having The Conversation, Pretty Much By Himself

He does not know how to make a point,But only how to hint at one,After which he may tell himself,If he pleases,That those who don’t get itJust don’t get it.

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