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Current Blog...                        Finger Lickin' Good                   1/26/2025
                                                                            Colonel Sanders
        So how does a “chicken guy” become a Colonel? Well, Mr. Sanders’ chicken recipe was so amazing that the Governor of Kentucky 
designated him a Kentucky Colonel. Imagine that! It is also remarkable to follow Sanders’ life, from his poor beginnings and a broken home to a man who went from job to job, to someone who eventually figured out how to create a 
successful business worth billions today.
       Let’s shift our thinking for a minute . . . One of the great things about the Bible is the way the characters are presented. There’s no glossing over when it comes to the facts. The portrayals are brutally honest. You can read about King David, or the Apostle Paul, among many. Their flaws and failures are laid open for all to see. Yet God clearly had a place in His heart for them. Harland Sanders was one of those people. It was no secret that life was a struggle for him but God’s plan for him superseded everything.
       Harland’s dad died when Harland was just five years old; the year was 1895. His mother had to 
become the breadwinner, so Harland was left to care for his two younger sisters. By age ten, Harland also began working and by age thirteen, he dropped out of school in seventh grade. He worked as a farmhand but later worked as a railroad fireman, blacksmith, soldier, buggy painter, streetcar conductor, janitor, lawyer, insurance salesman, ferry operator, and more, before he finally went into the restaurant business.
       Sanders married Miss Josephine King when he was eighteen. But she left him a couple of years later because he couldn’t seem to hold a job. She took their daughter with her. He later remarried in 1949, to Claudia Ledington-Price at the age of 59; she had been his mistress.
       In the year 1930, Sanders ran a service station in Kentucky where he fed hungry travelers. He 
eventually moved his operation to a restaurant across the street and that’s where KFC was first 
conceived. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed because of the Great Depression. But through other opportunities, he was able to finalize his secret recipe ten years later.
       Sanders' life was pock marked with brawling and cussing. Though he was a talented man with 
successes along the way, conflict seemed to follow him. His mother was a devout Christian which no doubt influenced him, but he did not yield to the truth of the Gospel until his golden years.
       A year before Mr. Sanders passed away, he appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network. During the interview he said, “I was about 77 when I found the Lord. I knew I should have Him; I should walk with Him, [but] I couldn’t reach him--my sinfulness . . . You see I used to curse, terrible. Did ever since 
boyhood when I went to railroading. I got in the habit of it. And I wanted to quit for years and years, 
but I couldn’t; couldn’t quit to save my life . . . I knew my soul would go to hell. My tithing and going to church and living right and my fellow man and all: that’s not going to get you to heaven. You’ve got to get God in your heart, and you’ve got to get His heart too. I hope people . . . who haven’t accepted 
Christ don’t put it off too long because listen, time is getting shorter all the time . . .”

Jesus Calling is a devotional filled with uniquely inspired treasures from heaven
for every day of the year. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, 
missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down 
whatever she believed He was saying to her. It was awkward at first, but gradually 
her journaling changed from monologue to dialogue. She knew her writings 
were not inspired as Scripture is, but journaling helped her grow closer to God. 
Her hope is that this devotional will draw you closer to God as well.

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        Harland Sanders created a very successful business. He traveled across the country, cooking batches of chicken for various restaurants, striking deals that paid him a nickel for every chicken they sold. By 1964 he had 600 KFC franchises which he then sold for two million dollars. He retained his Canadian outlets for awhile and eventually sold them too. He made large donations to organizations like the Salvation Army. He said it thrilled his heart to be able to “give back” and serve God with his 
finances. He died at the age of 90, leaving behind a net worth of 3.5 million dollars.
       Jesus Christ made a pronounced difference in Harland Sanders’ life. But not because of his patented chicken recipe of eleven herbs and spices. He showed the world that people need Jesus and there’s nothing more important than inviting Him to be your Lord and Savior. What about you? Do you know the Lord? If not, would you like to? For more info about how to become a Christian, visit https://kathyveer.com/become-a-christian

References:
https://www.biography.com/people/colonel-harland-sanders-12353545
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/colonel-sanders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Sanders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDC8EuSLKLw



Previous Blog...               He Met Jesus on the Moon            1/12/2025
                                                     Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin
       Apollo Fifteen’s Commander David Scott and Pilot James Irwin spent three days on the Moon. During that time James Irwin had an encounter with God he would never forget.
       Astronaut, James Irwin was the eighth man to walk on the moon and the first man to ride in the Lunar Rover. Outside their spacesuits, the temperature on the lunar surface was 150 degrees. Irwin’s wife, Mary, said, “He was perspiring like crazy and losing his electrolyte balance. He also had a sodium and potassium imbalance which can
trigger a heart attack.”
       Flight surgeons on earth who monitored the men were alarmed when they saw both astronauts
develop irregular heart rhythms. But Mission Control told neither of the men about their condition as flight surgeons reasoned they were
getting 100 percent oxygen and could continuously monitor their vital signs, even at zero gravity. Also, they had partially replicated and exceeded these conditions at an ICU unit back on earth.
       As Irwin moved about the lunar surface, apparently unaware of his precarious health situation, he was struck by the size of the earth. It was about the size of his thumbnail. He went on with his assignment and was attempting to set up some equipment that would not erect due to a cotter pin or something. Frustrated in trying to get the experiment to work, Irwin decided he would pray.
       Irwin was raised in a Christian home; he was a believer and churchgoer since age 10, yet he was a nominal Christian at this stage of his life. Mary said, “Maybe he walked away from his walk with the Lord a little, as he described himself as a ‘bump on a Christian log’.”
       Irwin prayed for wisdom to complete his task. He said, “God I need your help right now.” Suddenly he experienced the presence of Jesus Christ in a remarkable way, unlike anything he ever felt on earth. He said, “The Lord showed me the solution to the problem and the experiment erected before him like a little altar.” He said he was so overwhelmed at seeing and feeling God’s close presence that he even looked over his shoulder to see if God was standing there.
       After his return from the moon, Irwin rode in a ticker tape parade through the streets of New York. “There were thousands of people lining the street and he was trying to see all their faces,” Mary recalled. “God dropped it into his heart that he had a responsibility to mankind to share Jesus with everyone after that.”
       Like other men in church history who have experienced dramatic encounters with God, the result was an increased power to witness for Jesus, and a new confidence and boldness that
fueled his passion to become a representative for Christ to the nations. Within a year of Irwin’s
return from space, he resigned from NASA and formed High Flight Foundation, with a goal to reach the world as “goodwill ambassadors for the Prince of Peace.” Irwin said, “. . . As I travel around, I tell people that Jesus walking on the earth is more important than man walking
on the moon.”


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Irwin testifies, “I am now more than an earthling because of my moon walk
–but in the spiritual sense we can all be more than earthlings by
surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ and living for Him daily.”


       Irwin’s heart problems continued. On the 20th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission, he spoke in Aspen, Colorado. The next day he took a long bicycle ride to the Maroon Bells near Aspen. After the ride, he collapsed due to a massive heart attack and went to live forever with the God he loved – the same one he encountered on the surface of the moon. It’s ironic that his heavenly homecoming was within hours of the 20th anniversary of his return to earth from that mission.
       This unusual encounter with Jesus--some 238,000 miles from earth--changed Irwin’s life
forever. Are you looking for a life change? You don’t have to travel to the moon. Jesus is right
here for you. Seek Him today. Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek me and find me when you
seek me with all your heart,”
(NIV).

References:
https://www.godreports.com/2011/03/encounter-with-jesus-on-the-moon-left-astronaut-changed/



Previous Blog...          Bible Verses for the New Year         12/29/2024
                                                                       A Weekly Devotion
       We all wonder about the new year and about the many things in store. Some of us worry about what could happen. Others of us venture down a more confident path. The best way to put aside our anxieties is to lean on the strength of God’s Word. The Scriptures will build our faith, deepen our love for each other, and give us direction and guidance.
       Yes, we could make our resolutions and hope we can stick to them. Many plan to be good parents, hardworking students, productive at work, more dedicated in our walk with God, healthier, and better at managing our time.
       The truth is, if we put God first, many of these things will fall into place. God wishes to be our ultimate friend and counselor. His guidance is perfect if we’ll only trust in Him and see.
       Below are 52 Bible verse, one for each week, to inspire your walk with the Lord. (Feel free to copy and paste them.) May you discover that “His plans for you are good,” (Jeremiah 29:11).
       (All Scriptures are taken from the ESV Version unless otherwise noted.)

[JAN. 5] JEREMIAH 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)

[JAN. 12] JOHN 16:33: I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

[JAN. 19] ISAIAH 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

[JAN. 26] PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[FEB. 2] PSALM 34:6-8: This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

[FEB. 9] ROMANS 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (NKJV)

[FEB. 16] JOSHUA 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

[FEB. 23] MATTHEW 6:31-34: So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

[MAR. 2] 2 TIMOTHY 1:7: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)

[MAR. 9] PHILIPPIANS 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)

[MAR. 16] PSALM 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

[MAR. 23] PSALM 28:7: The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. (NLT)

[APR. 6] MARK 11:24: Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

[APR. 13] PSALM 34:4: I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

[APR. 20] ROMANS 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

[APR. 27] 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11: Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

[MAY 4] 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

[MAY 11] ROMANS 15:4: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

[MAY 18] MATTHEW 11:28: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

[MAY 25] ISAIAH 43:2: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

[JUN. 1] PSALM 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (NKJV)

[JUN. 8] DEUTERONOMY 31:6: "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

[JUN. 15] ISAIAH 40:31: "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

[JUN. 22] 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

[JUN. 29] EXODUS 15:2: "The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him."

[JUL. 6] EPHESIANS 6:10: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might."

[JUL. 13] DEUTERONOMY 20:4: "For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory."

[JUL. 20] 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9-10: "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

[JUL. 27] JOSHUA 1:9: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (NKJV)

[AUG. 3] LUKE 1:37: "For nothing will be impossible with God."

[AUG. 10] EPHESIANS 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

[AUG. 17] PROVERBS 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

[AUG. 24] 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7: "For we walk by faith, not by sight."

[AUG. 31] MATTHEW 21:21-22: "And Jesus answered them, 'Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.' "

[SEP. 7] HEBREWS 11:6: "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (NKJV)

[SEP. 14] HEBREWS 11:1: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (NKJV)

[SEP. 21] 1 PETER 1:8-9: "Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."

[SEP. 28] COLOSSIANS 1:11: "May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy,"

[OCT. 5] JOHN 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

[OCT. 12] PSALM 27:1: "The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?"

[OCT. 19] ROMANS 12:12: "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer."

[OCT. 26] ISAIAH 43:1: "But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine."

[NOV. 2] PSALM 94:19: "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy."

[NOV. 9] PHILIPPIANS 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice."

[NOV. 16] GALATIANS 5:22: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,"

[NOV. 23] JOHN 16:24: "Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."

[NOV. 30] PROVERBS 17:22: "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

[DEC. 7] PSALM 84:11: "For the LORD is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless."

[DEC. 14] HEBREWS 10:23: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."

[DEC. 21] EPHESIANS 1:13: "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,"

[DEC. 28] MARK 12:29-31: "Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"

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Christians know that daily Scripture reading is an essential spiritual discipline. 
Spending a few minutes reflecting on the truths found within God’s word can 
strengthen your faith, help you resist sin, and inspire you to live for the eternal, 
unshakeable kingdom of God. In the Everyday Gospel Devotional, 
Paul David Tripp provides a roadmap for readers who want to 
spend a full year in God’s word.



Previous Blog...                     Miracle On 34th Street                  12/15/2024
                                                                                 Movie Classic
       Remember that old movie classic, Miracle On 34th Street? It’s about an elderly gentleman that presents himself as the real Santa Claus. The original movie came out in 1947. A remake also came out in 1955, 1973 and again in 1994. The film won three Academy Awards and is shown on television every Christmas.
       The movie is all about Kris Kringle. In the story--as tradition would have it--Macy’s is getting ready to present their annual Thanksgiving parade. Just as things are about to get started, the store Santa 
becomes drunk and unable to carry out his role. So they hurriedly try to find a replacement and spot a bearded, elderly man who seems perfect for the part. Doris, the store supervisor, pleads with him to take the job. He agrees and introduces himself as Kris Kringle. He does so well in the parade that he is immediately hired to be Macy’s store Santa for the holidays.
       The children come to meet him and tell him their Christmas wishes. They soon begin to believe that Kringle is the real Santa, but Doris is having second thoughts about his hire. In an effort to be kind, this deluded St. Nick starts sending customers to shop elsewhere when they can’t find the items they need at Macy’s. Doris is amazed when Mr. Macy embraces the idea, thinking it’s a great customer-service “gimmick”.
       Kris finds a place to live during his off-duty hours. He ends up sharing a room with lawyer, Fred Gailey, who is sweet on Doris. Kris hopes to bring the two together, and also hopes he can lift Susan’s spirits, (Doris’s little girl), as she has experienced many Christmas disappointments.
       Meanwhile, Kringle’s antics at the department store call for an evaluation by a psychologist who 
declares him to be a lunatic and should be locked up at Bellvue. So his lawyer friend, Fred, ends up 
defending him at a court hearing. What follows is a very interesting case about how it is that Kris Kringle actually could be the real Santa Claus. Ah, yes. It is truly a heart-warming story. It would be so wonderful if movies like this were still made.
       Christmas is a favorite time of year for many folks. It’s a time when hope and faith seem to be 
renewed in our hearts. Just like the young girl in the story, Miracle On 34th Street, we too can believe in miracles, because the greatest miracle of all was given to us 2000 years ago: the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
       God sent His only begotten Son. He was born of the virgin, Mary, surrounded by lowly farm animals. He was laid in a manger-trough in the inn keeper’s stable. And yet He was a King. He was the living Son of God who became a man for a season. He was born to serve and to die for all mankind, so that 
anyone who believes in Him would not die, but would live and have eternal life.

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       When a person accepts Christ’s sacrifice for their sins and receives Christ into their heart, they become born “anew” or born-again. Anyone who has had their life changed through the miracle of salvation knows that God is a God of miracles. And God is still in the miracle business today. Will you seek Him this Christmas? Will you surrender your heart to Him? You, too, can experience the wonderful love God . . . and that my friend is so much greater than anything “Santa” could offer. For help with “How To Become A Christian, visit: https://kathyveer.com/become-a-christian

References:
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  Previous Blog...                        Blessed Assurance                        12/1/2024
                                                 The Music and Life Of Fanny J. Crosby
       Giftedness seems to descend through family lines. Wouldn’t it be great to be gifted at organizing, or running a business, or drawing and art work, or singing? Remember the well loved crooner, Bing Crosby? You’ll never guess who he descended from: the great Fanny J. Crosby.
       Miss Fanny was very musical. She learned to play piano, organ, harp, and guitar. But you need to know one more thing . . . she was blind.
       When Miss Fanny was just six weeks old, she caught a cold and developed inflammation of the eyes. In those days–the early 1800s--folks did the best they could. So they applied mustard poultices to her eyes, hoping to relieve the discharge, but the treatment seemed to have damaged her optic nerves 
instead. Modern doctors believe her blindness was congenital.
       Crosby said, “It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for allowing it. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and 
interesting things about me.”
       Fanny Crosby was an only child, born March 24, 1820, about 50 miles north of New York city. From the age of ten, she memorized five chapters of the Bible each week; by age fifteen, she had memorized the four Gospels, the Book of Proverbs, the Song of Solomon, the first five books of the Law known as the Pentateuch, and many of the Psalms.
       Miss Fanny married Alexander van Alstyne, Jr. In the summer of 1843. In 1859, they had a daughter named Frances who died in her sleep soon after birth, probably from SIDS. It is said that Crosby's hymn, Safe in the Arms of Jesus, was inspired by her death.
       Crosby is one of the most well known hymn writers in history. In fact, she was known as the “Queen of Gospel Song Writers” and the “Mother of modern congregational singing in America”, with most American hymnals containing her work. She wrote more than 8,000 hymns and Gospel songs. Books containing her lyrics sold over 100 million copies and Crosby donated most of her royalties to worthy causes.
       Some publishers were hesitant to have so many hymns by one person in their hymnals, so she used nearly 200 different pseudonyms during her career.
       Miss Fanny, in describing her hymn-writing process said, “It may seem a little old-fashioned, always to begin one’s work with prayer, but I never undertake a hymn without first asking the Lord to be my 
inspiration.” She aimed to reach a million people for the Lord, and prayed her hymns would bring men and women to Christ.
       Throughout her life, Crosby was described as having “a fear of wealth”. She never set prices for her speaking engagements and "what little she did accept she gave away almost as soon as she got it". 
She and her husband also organized concerts, with half the proceeds given to aid the poor. She said, “From the time I received my first check for my poems, I made up my mind to open my hand wide to those who needed assistance.”
       Some of Crosby's best-known songs include, Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior, Blessed Assurance, 
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home, Praise Him, Praise Him, Rescue the Perishing, and To God Be the Glory.

This classic reprint is an account of Fanny J. Crosby’s life 
as told by herself, as only she could tell it. Though millions have sung her hymns,
this book will help you get to know Fanny personally. Read it today!

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       Crosby met and was praised by John Quincy Adams, President James K. Polk, and President Grover Cleveland. She died at Bridgeport, February 12, 1915 after a six month illness resulting in a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 94. Her family erected a very small tombstone at her request which carried the words, “Aunt Fanny: She hath done what she could; Fanny J. Crosby”.
       Fanny J. Crosby was a true hero for Jesus. Her testimony serves to challenge every believer to 
dedicate and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. When Christian believers do the work of God, people’s lives change. Are you a Christian? If so, how are you serving Him today?



Previous Blog...                    The Norman Christian Life           11/3/2024
                                                                                 Watchman Nee
       Let’s go back to the last century. In 1903, a most unusual person was born with the nickname, Watchman Nee; his actual Chinese name was 
Ni Tuosheng. He was born in Shantou, of the Qing dynasty, a city on the eastern coast of Guangdong, China.
       Nee’s father was an officer in the Imperial Customs Service. His mother was educated in an American-staffed Methodist mission school. His grandfather was a gifted Anglican preacher.
       An article at Wikipedia describes Nee’s conversion:
       “In the spring of 1920, when Nee was 17, Dora Yu was invited to hold ten days of revival meetings in the Church of Heavenly Peace in Fuzhou. After Nee's mother attended these meetings, she was moved to apologize to her son for a previous incident of unjust punishment. Her action impressed Nee so much that he determined to attend the next day's evangelistic meetings to see what was taking place there. After 
returning from the meeting, according to Nee's own account:
       “On the evening of 28th April, 1920, I was alone in my room, struggling to decide whether or not to believe in the Lord. At first I was reluctant but as I tried to pray I saw the magnitude of my sins and the reality and efficacy of Jesus as the Savior. As I visualized the Lord's hands stretched out on the cross, they seemed to be welcoming me, and the Lord was saying, "I am waiting here to receive you." Realizing the effectiveness of Christ's blood in cleansing my sins and being overwhelmed by such love, I accepted him there. Previously I had laughed at people who had accepted Jesus, but that evening the experience became real for me and I wept and confessed my sins, seeking the Lord's forgiveness. As I made my first prayer I knew joy and peace such as I had never known before. Light seemed to flood the room and I said to the Lord, "Oh, Lord, you have indeed been gracious to me."
       — Watchman Nee, Watchman Nee's Testimony.
In 1936, before a group of fellow workers, Watchman Nee outlined the commission of his ministry:
       “From the time I was bedridden by illness until the time I was healed by God, I was being shown more clearly the kind of work God wanted me [to do]: literary work . . . meetings for the overcomer . . . building up local churches . . . and youth training . . . In the future my personal burden and work will generally comprise these four aspects. May all the glory be to the Lord.”
       — Watchman Nee, Watchman Nee's Testimony.
       Nee began to write and publish at the age of 20. His articles and books were moving and deeply spiritual. He wrote about the Christian walk and how to be completely surrendered to God.

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     Here is an excerpt form his book of Daily Meditations: A Table in the Wilderness:

     October 2
     “Remember Lot's wife. Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it,” (Luke 17:32, 33; (KJV).
      If I mistake not, this is the one passage in the New Testament that tells of our reaction to the rapture call. In that moment we shall discover our real heart’s treasure. If it is the Lord Himself, there will be no backward look. It is so easy to become m ore attracted to the gifts of God than to the Giver–and even, I may add, to the work of God than to God Himself. But he that is on the housetop is not to go back for his goods. Let me illustrate. I am engaged in writing a book. I have finished eight chapters and I have another nine to write, about which I am seriously exercised before the Lord. Now, suppose the call “to come up hither” were to come and my reaction were to be, “What about my book?” Is it not possible that the precious thing which I am doing downstairs in the house, as it were, might be enough to pin me down, a peg that could hold me to the earth? The question at issue is always, Where is my heart?”
       Nee wrote 19 books during his lifetime. Each one is a rich treasury of the Christian faith. I greatly encourage you to pick one up and read it. You will be truly blessed.

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchman_Nee
Nee, Watchman. (1978). A Table in the Wilderness: Daily Meditations; October 2. Tyndale.



Previous Blog...                    A Messianic Jewish Rabbi        10/20/2024
                                                                                 Jonathan Cahn
     Jonathan Cahn was raised in the
synagogue. But when he was just eight years old, he became an atheist. He said,
“I looked, and I saw the film strips about God moving and talking in the Bible, but
I never saw the reality in the synagogue. The Rabbi never got up and said, ‘Hey, God spoke to me today.’ So, I became an atheist. I said, ‘There is no God.’”
     Born in New York State, Cahn was raised in a reform Jewish home and attended the synagogue frequently. But his religious life did not satisfy his soul. His young mind apparently found no rest
because four years after becoming an atheist, he had lost all faith in Atheism. He started seeking and said, “There’s got to be more; there’s got to be a reason.” He began to devour books of every kind from religion to science.
     One day he picked up what he thought was a UFO book, but it turned out to be one of Hal Lindsey’s books: The Late, Great Planet Earth. When he realized it, he said, “God tricked me!” Even so, he read it through and learned about all the prophecies of the Bible that had come true, like how God had brought Israel back to their homeland.
     Jonathan was inspired and turned to the Old Testament, the only Bible in his household. He read the prophecies about the Messiah, born in Bethlehem, and dying for our sins. By the way, he thought all that was of the Catholic religion, but there it was in his Bible.
     The God of heaven was revealing the truths of His word to young Jonathan, and he started
believing and telling his friends. He explains in his testimony that he wasn’t yet “saved”. He hadn’t taken that step. But he believed! In fact, during one of his speech classes in high school, he got up and started preaching the Gospel--as a Jew. He was even leading people to the Lord!
     Then Jonathan thought to himself, “I can’t just do this. If the Lord comes again, I have to be right with God. I’m not right.” He deduced that to be right though, he would have to surrender everything and go live in a monastery or something, and that would be the end of his life. That was kind of shocking to him, so he said, “God, I don’t want to do that . . . I’ll make a deal with you. If you give me a long life, I’ll accept you when I’m about to die on my death bed.”
     Shortly after that, Cahn almost got killed, twice! The second incident was more amazing than the first. He was in his car, waiting for a train by the railroad tracks. It was in the dark of night, so he didn’t realize he was actually on the tracks when the train hit him. In that moment he said, “All I could do was cry out to God.” The car was destroyed but Jonathan walked away without a scratch.
     Jonathan said, “O.K. God . . . can we renegotiate that deal I made? I’ll accept you now when I’m 20.” He further explains that when he turned 20, he went up into the mountains, (because that’s how you’re supposed to do it, he thought), he found a rock and knelt down upon it and gave his life to the Lord. Thus, he became a Messianic Jew!


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     This would be a good place to end the story, but there’s one more twist that shows just how amazing God is. Jonathan returned with his “shofar” (horn) to this same spot, years later after he had been in ministry. He found the same rock where he was saved and celebrated that decision as he spent time with the Lord. Later, he was telling his congregants about it, and they informed him that this particular spot had been dedicated to Satan and was a meeting place for witches. The rock was their altar! Suddenly, Jonathan remembered some graffiti he saw there that said, “No Jew shall enter these sacred grounds.” Jonathan said, “For 2000 years, you [Satan] haven’t wanted Jews to come to Jesus, (because he knows when that happens, that’s it for him) . . . Too late Satan. It’s
already happening. After 2000 years, the Jewish people are returning . . . returning to their land
and they’re returning to their Messiah, Yeshua-Jesus: the hope of Israel!’”
      Can you say “Amen, hallelujah?!”

References:
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=yfp-t-s&p=jonathan+cahn+christian+testimony#id=1&vid=6094bdfa28e935408c6621e6b22fcd15&action=click
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Cahn



Previous Blog...                                     Helene                            10/6/2024
                                                                             Looking For Hope
       Did you know there’s actually a committee that gets together to name hurricanes and cyclones? And did you know they already have all the names picked out through to the end of 2029?’
       Furthermore, according to Wesh.com, a powerful hurricane named Helene formed near the coast of the Carolinas in 1958. So, yes, they do reuse these names.
       While there is no one named “Helen” mentioned in the Bible, there was a “Queen Helena” documented in early church history. We know about her through the writings of the historian, Josephus. She lived during the turn of the first century and died around 50 A.D. She was Queen Mother in a place called Adiabene, which was part of Assyria and partially governed by Iran.
       Queen Helena was known far and wide for her generosity. Near the end of her life, there was a famine in Jerusalem. She purchased grain and dried figs from Egypt to distribute among the hungry.
       So what does “Helene”mean? It is a French variant for the female name, “Helen”, originating from the Greek language. (The English often spell it, “Ellen”.) According to BehindTheName.com, it means “torch”. Other sites describe the name as “light” or “bright”.
       Considering the fact that we, here in the South Eastern United States, have just come through possibly the worst hurricane in history, there is certainly nothing “bright” about our current situation. As of this writing, NBC News reports that At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26. More than a week later, some residents and communities remain isolated, hundreds of thousands are without power, and spotty service has made communication difficult.
       Disasters like this war against our faith in God. Many are wondering when help will come. The Bible says, “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth,” (Psalm 121:2; ESV). “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea . . .” (Psalm 46:1, 2; KJV).
       Over at FaithInTheDivine.com, there are some well written points worth mentioning. I pray these words will encourage you in your journey, especially if you are struggling through difficulties at this time.
       “Tragedy has a way of testing our faith and challenging our beliefs. It can leave us feeling spiritually adrift, unsure of how to find hope and comfort amid the pain and confusion. This is precisely why holding onto our belief in God becomes so crucial during these times. Faith provides us with a source of strength and resilience that can help us endure the darkest moments of our lives . . .
       “During times of tragedy, we might feel distant from God, questioning His presence and goodness. However, faith reminds us that God is always with us, even in the midst of our pain. Embracing this belief can provide the strength needed to face each day with renewed hope . . .
       “The journey of grief can be overwhelming, but faith can be a guiding light during this process. It allows us to process our emotions and find solace in the knowledge that God understands our pain and sorrow.”

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by Rev. Gregory C. Smith, Ph.D. is a Christian-focused collection of devotions 
tailored specifically for those responding to disasters with a faith-based approach. 
Rev. Smith's insightful prayers and reflections are rooted in Christian teachings, 
offering spiritual guidance and support to Christian disaster responders as they 
navigate the challenges of their critical and compassionate work. This book
is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to find strength, hope, and 
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       Notice it said, “faith can be a guiding light”. Queen Helena was a provider and a comforter in a time of need, thus the meaning of her name, “torch, light, bright”.
       More so, turning to Jesus as our Great Shepherd and to the Holy Spirit as our Comforter will restore our hope. At times like this, though we want to declare the opposite, we must agree with the Scriptures that say:
       “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘Therefore I hope in Him!’” (Lamentations 3:22-24; NKJV).
       “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful,” (Hebrews 10:23; NKJV).
       “For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things impending and threatening nor things to come, nor powers, Nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord,” (Romans 8:38, 39; AMPC).
       Let us continue to pray for all those affected by hurricane Helene. May the Lord bring healing and restoration to all.

References:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/other/how-did-hurricane-helene-get-its-name-meteorologists-explain/ar-AA1rgSjy
https://www.wesh.com/article/hurricane-helene-1958-2024/62398413
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_of_Adiabene
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helene_(name)
https://www.behindthename.com/name/helen
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/hurricane-helene-live-updates-rcna173973
https://faithinthedivine.com/how-to-believe-in-god-after-tragedy/#:~:text=To%20believe%20in%20God%20after%20tragedy%20strikes%2C%20here,Reflect%20on%20God%E2%80%99s%20character%20Find%20meaning%20and%20purpose



Previous Blog...                               God Is Real                        9/22/2024
                                                                     Dog the Bounty Hunter
      We know that Duane Chapman’s mother did not name her son “Dog” so, how did he acquire that nickname? According to The U.S. Sun, “Chapman told the media outlet: ‘When I was in a motorcycle gang I was made sergeant of arms. [The sergeant of arms is] the smallest guy with the biggest mouth who starts all the fights. The club president called me God spelled backwards because I spoke about God and I was man's best friend. In the bounty hunter world it turned into this dog can hunt.’"
     Well, our friend, Dog, succeeded in the “gang world’ but he had a rough go of it in his early years. While his mother helped raise him as best as she could, his father was cruel to him.  Brent Furdyk posted an article at NickiSwift.com where he reprinted an interview with Chapman on CTV News. Chapman said, “‘As a young boy, I never knew that other kids didn't get hit by their dads ... From the then-youngster's perspective, experiencing domestic abuse was a normal rite of passage that all sons had to endure. I simply didn't know anything different,’ he continued, admitting he couldn't remember any long stretch during his childhood when he wasn't being beaten. The Dog the Bounty Hunter star went on to write, ‘Just thinking of the abuse I endured can make me cry ... I was expected to take it like a man. But I wasn't a man. I was a young boy looking for love and approval from my father. I was desperate for his affection, so I ignored the pain.’"
     Even more disappointing was a truth that surfaced only eight years ago: It turns out his dad wasn’t his biological father. That was another heart-break for Chapman, noted in his book (pg. 8).
     At age 23, Dog hooked up with a few of his pals and paid a visit to a local drug dealer. According to an article by Billy Hallowell at Faithwire.com, they broke into the man’s house looking for marijuana. They also planned to rob him that night. While Dog and another man waited outside, the third man shot and killed the dealer. They were all arrested; Dog, was named an accomplice and was sentenced to five years in prison but only served eighteen months.
     He said his prison experience is what led him down the road of change. He went from felon to bounty hunter; he went from being a criminal to catching criminals as well as sharing Jesus with them. Through his work as a bounty hunter, a reality TV program, Dog the Bounty Hunter, developed that ran from 2003 to 2012.
     The Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it,” (Proverbs 22:6; NKJV). Chapman’s mother was a prayer warrior and she brought her son to church every Sunday, growing up. So, he knew better than to live the life he did. Through his mistakes and failures, however, he has come back to God, having learned many of life’s lessons the hard way.
     Talia Wise writes at CBN.com, “Chapman and his wife, Francie, appeared on The Kellie Show alongside Katie Souza to share how their supernatural journey with the Lord has not only changed their lives but also made them ministers to people from all walks of life. Chapman, who served time in prison before giving his life to Christ, spent years chasing down convicts. He knows what a hard-core criminal looks like. He said that believers today need the supernatural empowerment of God to overcome the demonic evil facing the world.”

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of God's grace at work throughout his life. From being in a motorcycle gang, 
to being incarcerated, and then becoming a widely-know TV personality, 
Duane's life has been anything but ordinary. But, through every success and failure, 
the one constant has been his faith in God. For the first time, Daune is sharing 
how his faith has brought him through life's greatest difficulties,
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      It seems every hardship contained a stepping stone for Chapman. His previous wife and love of his life, Beth, lost her fight with cancer in 2019. It was a painful experience for Chapman, but he was even more determined to go on with God. At ChristianLearning.com, Christel Berns quotes Chapman: “‘I know God is absolutely real . . . I know that God told me years ago … I’m going to show you miracles beyond [anything] that you could imagine, think, or want.’”
     And that’s just what he and his wife Francie do to this day; they operate in the realm of the miraculous. Talia Wise continues, “Chapman is not retiring from bounty hunting. While on the show, he announced plans for a new TV program called, Dog the Bounty Hunter and the Essentials.
     "’We're going after child molesters, child predators, guys that kill women, guys that beat women," he explained. "Right now in America, it's about the only people they leave in jail. So we are going after the worst of the worse and we're bringing them in, in Jesus' name . . .’”
     Francie added, "’We've been praying a lot about what's next. We know that God brought us together for a specific reason and for a powerful reason and to bring glory to His Kingdom, everywhere we go and we want to do that and that's our heart.’"

References:

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3762789/how-did-dog-the-bounty-hunter-get-name/

https://tinyurl.com/54ztmwb2

https://www.nickiswift.com/196883/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-dog-the-bounty-hunter/

https://www.faithwire.com/2022/05/06/we-need-supernatural-help-how-dog-the-bounty-hunter-went-from-imprisoned-criminal-to-crime-fighting-reality-star-on-fire-for-christ/

Chapman, Duane. Nine Lives and Counting, Thomas Nelson, 2024.



Previous Blog...                KILLED IN THE LINE OF FIRE         7/28/2024   
                                        Trump Rally Attendee: Corey Comperatore
       We are told that Corey Compertore was a family man from Sarver, Pennsylvania. He was 50 years old, had two daughters and a loving wife, and was respected in the community. He served as a volunteer firefighter and was in church every Sunday, but in a senseless moment, all that was taken away.
       Like any other day, Corey probably woke up thinking about the day ahead and all that he might venture to do. But July 13th was a special day because he and his family would soon be heading over to the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania to hear Donald J. Trump. Perhaps they left for the event very early in the morning so they could get a good seat, right behind the President.
       The venue was filled to the brim by the time Trump finally got up on the platform to speak. He had only been on the stage for a matter of minutes when the unthinkable happened. He was hit by sniper fire! Who would have guessed? But it was true. In those moments, we would learn that a 20-year-old had gotten hold of his father’s AR-type rifle and shot at the President.
       Days later, the motive for this heinous act still has not been determined but this young man had been thinking about it for a while according to his social media posts. CNN reported the shooter had a history of internet searches on his phone as early as this Spring, relating to the dates and times of Trump’s rallies. He seemed to be looking for his moment of fame, when he posted, “July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds,” CNN sources said.
       Meanwhile, Corey Compertore and his family did not anticipate they would be caught in the crosshairs of a calculating lunatic. And so, when the gunfire began, Corey did the only thing he knew to do. He pushed his wife and daughters to the floor of the bleacher stands and covered them with his own body. And in the process, Corey took a shot to the head and was killed. Two other bystanders were also critically wounded.
       In an article by Harvest Prude with Megan Fowler at Christianity Today it was said by Corey’s Pastor, Jonathan Fehl: “ ‘Comperatore was the kind of church member who showed up every Sunday, took part in small groups, became a member of the congregation’s board of trustees, and helped with building projects. He was an Army veteran, volunteer firefighter, and proud ‘girl dad’—a guy who did everything with “a heart of service to the Lord,’ Fehl wrote.
       “His final act of love and sacrifice came on Saturday, when he yelled, ‘Get down!’ before diving in front of his wife and daughters to protect them from a bullet intended for former president Donald Trump.
       “The 50-year-old died on the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.”
       Anne Carlson Kennedy writes, “Members of Sonrise Community Church, another congregation in Sarver, offered prayers and sang before a crowd of 300. They repeatedly referenced Corey’s ‘greater love’ and how he was willing to lay down his life for others. As his daughter Allyson wrote in tribute, ‘He truly loved us enough to take a real bullet for us.’
       “ ‘You’ve heard about who [Corey] is. … We’ve also heard the most important part, about whose he is,’ said Fehl, Comperatore’s pastor. ‘He knew that he belonged to Jesus Christ. That’s the reason he lived a life of service the way he did. He was a witness to the grace of God at work in his life.’ ”

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In these pages, Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi, a parent, a reader, and a
human being. Often imitated but never superseded, When Bad Things Happen to Good People
is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.

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       Our Lord said this life would not be easy. But He also said He would never leave us nor forsake us. We can take great comfort in knowing Corey is now with Jesus. And though he will be greatly missed here, as believers we know we will all be united again one day.
       In the meantime, we are thankful we did not have more damage or loss of life. And we are thankful that President Trump was miraculously spared. God is not done with America. He has a plan for our nation. But He is waiting for us to turn back to Him.
       Turning away from God removes His protective umbrella, yet in His mercy, He continues to save us from total destruction; He does it over and over again. If we as a nation continue in our rebellious ways, God may have to “shake us sober” so that our eternal lives can be spared. I pray we won’t have to face His wrath but instead turn toward His grace and mercy before it’s too late . . . something to think about . . .

References:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/17/politics/thomas-matthew-crooks-trump-shooter/index.html
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2024/july/corey-comperatore-butler-pennsylvania-donald-trump.html



Previous Blog...             SOUND OF FREEDOM                    7/23/2023
                                                     Jim Caviezel Plays Tim Ballard
      There’s been a lot of “buzz” lately about an independent film, 
released July 4th of this year called Sound of Freedom. It is based on a true story and was created and produced to expose the evils of sex-trafficking, going on in this country and around the world
  The film depicts the incredible true story of former federal government agent, Tim Ballard, turned vigilante who quits his job and 
embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from sex traffickers.
       In a CBN interview, Tim Ballard explains, “Nobody was talking about human-trafficking and I was telling people these stories of things I was coming across and no one believed me. And it was like, ‘These are real kids.’
       “And really it was my wife on this . . . she grabbed me by the 
collar and said, ‘I will not let you jeopardize my salvation.’ [the 
actress during this scene said, ‘You quit your job and you go and rescue those kids.’] . . . I really put it into perspective: why are we here on this earth?
       “And then we jumped in and the operation--as the movie depicts--was extremely successful . . . it was actually bigger than Sound of Freedom was able to show.
       The star, Jim Caviezel, (the actor who played Jesus in The Passion of the Christ), explains, “It is the fastest growing international crime network that the world has ever seen. It has already passed the 
illegal arms trade and soon it’s going to pass the drug trade.”
       The horrors of what is happening to these children and adults alike can hardly be grasped. The website, Human Trafficking Research states that individuals are exploited “. . . through threat or use of force, coercion, abduction, fraud, and/or deception . . . and include the practices of forced labor, debt bondage, domestic servitude, forced marriage, sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, and the recruitment and use of child soldiers . . .”
       There are also reports about people being used for organ harvesting, adrenochrome collection through torturous fear tactics, and medical experimentation. But of course there is push back among the elites who say such ideas are no ore than conspiracy theories. Even so, many are talking about these issues and more of these operations are coming to light each day in spite of the “woke”.
       And just to show how “woke” our society has become, Wikipedia reports that, “Sound of Freedom was completed in 2018 and a distribution deal was made with 20th Century Fox. However, that studio was purchased by the Walt Disney Company, which shelved the film. The filmmakers reportedly spent years trying to get the distribution rights back from Disney and take it to theaters.
       “[Producer] Verástegui approached Angel Studios with the release rights. Angel presented the film to an online group of 100,000 investors in its past projects called the Angel Guild, which gave it a "yes" vote within days. On March 30, 2023, Variety reported that Angel Studios had acquired the worldwide distribution rights . . . On May 12, it received a release date of July 4, 2023.”

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        The first step to stopping these heinous crimes is to heighten awareness and this recent film 
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       Remember, “Every person is created in the image of God. Human trafficking—the exploitation of men, women, and children in order to gain a profit—is therefore a crime against both humanity and our Creator,” (as stated at Samaritan’s Purse). Let’s do our part.
 
References:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7599146/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_of_Freedom_(film)
https://humantraffickingsearch.org/types-of-trafficking/
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/putting-a-stop-to-human-trafficking/



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