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Two Trees

There are some well-known living trees in the world today. Consider this list: (1) The General Sherman. It is a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) located in Sequoia National Park in California. It is reported to be, by volume, the largest … Continue reading

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Anton Lavey and The Church of Satan

Anton Szandor Lavey (1930-1997) was the founder and High Priest (or “The Black Pope”) of The Church of Satan. It was founded on April 30, 1966, in San Francisco, California. Lavey wrote The Satanic Bible in 1969. It turns Biblical … Continue reading

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Peace Series: Wisdom From Above

“When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7). This is a proverbial statement, a general truth in life; it is not to be taken as an iron clad … Continue reading

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The Value of Asking Questions

“Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Proverbs 20:5). Here is what some have said of this passage: (1)  Adam Clark – “Men of the deepest and most … Continue reading

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Proverbs By Topic

The book of Proverbs contains a wealth of wisdom within it. It is extremely practical in nature. The book is 31 chapters in length, with a total of 915 verses. It is wonderful reading as it is laid out. Taking … Continue reading

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Two Women

The book of Proverbs describes two women.  One is the immoral woman, the temptress, the seductress (Proverbs 2:16; 5:3; 5:20; 6:24; 7:5; 20:16; 22:14; 23:27; 27:13).  Her lips drip with honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; But in … Continue reading

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