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A brief thought on the US, Israel, and the Middle East
It’s hard to pray for a region of the world when your country is part of the problem that the region is facing. Even if standing behind Israel (the people, not a government) is something Christians should biblically do, that stance should not come at the cost of innocent lives (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, etc.). So,…
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Joy comes in the Morning: A lament
By Spencer H. Another Dawn has comeAnother Day of DeathAnother Day of Uncertainty Another Day of TestHow long, O Lord, will this last?I can’t be sure, but you will hold me fast.Alas, Lord, my heart is heavy!It’s heavy because it is yours.I know reckoning is coming.I know that evil will end,But I cannot see that…
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Pawns of the Kings
By Spencer H. Yin and Yang;Black and White;Kings and Queens;Rooks and knights;Bishops and Pawns;All of the above,We understand but one.The pawn is overlooked.Why? It is expendableWhat are the Pawns?Soldiers? Yes but also no.The Pawns are all of us,And to them we do not matter.All wars have a priceAnd the Pawns pay first.We do not matter…
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Living Casualties
A poem by Spencer H. There was a dream that was us once, with Liberty and Justice for all. Oh how could we not see? We’ve become casualties. We cry “Pro-Life”! But not them, They don’t live right. Too poor for proper boot straps but use them now and save yourself, you useless casualties! “In…
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Proverbs 31: Part 1
The King (Ruler) The Proverbs 31 king is a man who does not give his strength to women. This, I believe is a reference to Sampson and his mistake in giving Delilah the literal secret to his strength. The king should resist drinking wine and liquor. This isn’t necessarily a call to not drink, and…