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Are Azazel and Satan the Same Being?

There are differing opinions (of old) on whether Azazel and Satan are the same being. So to start off, let me introduce Azazel by what are probably the three most famous passages about him—the first from the Bible, and the … Continue reading

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She Is Constantly on Display

She is constantly on display And seeking approval,Even when no one is watching—Worn out in the endlessStriving to meet expectationsThat had never had anything to do with Goodness and love and truthIn the first place.

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The New Idea

The new idea, as good and right as it may be—As true and efficacious as any—And as much needed for lifeAs light to the eyesAnd air to the lungs—Seeps through the human’s mindUntil it meets regions whereIt is turned awayFor … Continue reading

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The Greatest Thing a Leader Can Do?

Why is it that it so often seems thatThe greatest thing a leader can do—

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That the Man Should Expect

That the man should expectGod to reach out to himAny farther than he hasAlready reached out to us allIs troublesome to me—As if in the sacrifice of his very self,God had not yet done enough,And more were needed.

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“Missing Mindware” Makes a Difference in Children and Adults

The four-year-old in this video will tell you what he thinks, not knowing that when he does, he’s revealing that has has some “missing Mindware”. And my point in this post is that adults will do quite the same thing. … Continue reading

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Such as, for example, the drying of paint

It is the nature of some thingsThat they take time to develop—Such as, for example, the drying of paintOr the acquiring of the patience required to Cope comfortably with the waiting.

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The Last Hiccup

Why does no one notice the last hiccup when it comes?

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The Easiest Thing to Do

Sometimes, the easiest thing to do is nothing,And sometimes, it seems easier In our messed-up minds to do something—Even if nothing is what’s needed—And even if the something we’re doingIs counterproductive.

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What Ever Happened to Basic Training?

Let us reflect on whether or not God wants mankind spiritually trained while on this Earth. But first, some questions: Knowing what you know of human nature, which errors do you suppose more likely for natural man?—

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