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2024-04-22T00:23:45-06:00

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Paths to God–Might There Be More Than One?

Last updated on: April 22, 2024 at 12:23 am   By Clareece Brunson

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“…go home another way.”—Matthew 2:12*   The short answer is: Yes, there might. And now for the long answer. The year 2023 put me through some changes. Day one, my rent jumped $750 to $2000—the most I’ve ever paid in my life and, if I have my way, ever will again. There were changes in employment and changes in my physical body. I had one child graduate from college. Then came losing a dearly-loved pet followed a week later with... Read more

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2023-12-20T06:50:03-07:00

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Why Christians Should Stay Away from Christian Nationalism

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 6:50 am   By Clareece Brunson

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Why Christians Should Not Be Christian Nationalists “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you…”—2 Chronicles 20:17 Ever since the new House representative, Republican Mike Johnson, was elected, there has been a lot of talk about Christianity, nationalism, fascism, white supremacists, theocracy, and religion fundamentalists. In this article, I intend to focus particularly on Christian nationalism. As a Jehovah’s Witness wannabe, I should remain entirely neutral about the... Read more

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2023-09-19T17:59:36-06:00

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God’s Pronouns

Last updated on: September 19, 2023 at 5:59 pm   By Clareece Brunson

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God’s Pronouns “Thus shalt thou say to the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” –Exodus 3:14   I have a frenemy whom I love for many reasons. He’s respectful, very intelligent and courteous. Yet, there’s a method to his madness which infuriates me, at times. When we broach the subject of money management, civil rights and family things can get tense. When organized religion or spirituality in general enters the conversation, it’s hurricane meets inferno. This... Read more

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2023-09-11T13:19:42-06:00

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This Thing Called Magic

Last updated on: September 11, 2023 at 1:19 pm   By Clareece Brunson

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This Thing Called Magic “Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.”—Buddha   My mind is never still. I mean, never. This started when I was very young and continues until now. All day long stuff is racing through my head. I’ll see something or catch a phrase in a tv show or at an open mic. Or I’ll latch onto something printed on the back of a cereal box. Or…the list goes on… a song, a smell, some passerby... Read more

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2023-09-08T11:33:00-06:00

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Uncovering Biblical Faith

Last updated on: September 8, 2023 at 11:33 am   By Clareece Brunson

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“…if you had faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed you could say to this mounain, ‘Move!’ and it would go far away.” -Matthew 17:20*   I love the wonderful world of Disney. And I know I’m not alone in this sentiment. The made-for-tv shows and big-screen productions that come out of this dynamic entertainment company have positively impacted the lives of millions upon millions of people. The quality of the merchandise they send out is always top... Read more

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2023-09-08T11:23:24-06:00

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Did Satan Really Lie

Last updated on: September 8, 2023 at 11:23 am   By Clareece Brunson

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  “You certainly will not die.”—Genesis 3:4I know, I know. The title questions is almost laughable to most who have read or been taught the story of the fall of man as detailed in the Bible book of Genesis. For sure, true believers may gasp and unveil an indignant frown at the preposterous question. But, humbly, I request—please don’t come bearing torches, knives and pitchforks to drag me to the burning stake. Not just yet. It may be easier to... Read more

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2023-12-19T15:59:00-07:00

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The Atheist Myth

Last updated on: December 19, 2023 at 3:59 pm   By Clareece Brunson

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“In all his haughtiness, the wicked man makes no investigation. All his thoughts are: ‘There is no God.’”- Psalms 10: 4*It’s easy to understand why the absence of a God or gods is an alluring concept to many people. For, a non-existent god is the easy answer to why scores upon scores of prayers appear to go unanswered. Then there’s the fact that terrible things happen to “good” and “evil” people alike. But the point seems particularly rational as it... Read more

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