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Thirst No More: A One-Year Devotional Journey

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Dillon Burroughs
Dillon Burroughs

Dillon Burroughs, born in 1976, is a talented writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, essays, and poetry. Burroughs is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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“Well, Espen, you're no drug addict, so why do you beg?" "Because it's my mission to be mirror for mankind so that they can see which actions are great and which are small." "And which are great?" Espen sighed in despair, as though weary of repeating the obvious. "Charity. Sharing and helping your neighbor. The Bible deals with nothing else. In fact, you have to search extremely hard to find anything about sex before marriage, abortion, homosexuality, or a woman's right to speak in public. But, of course, it is easier for Pharisees to talk aloud about subordinate clauses than to describe and perform the great actions the Bible leaves us in no doubt about: You have to give half of what you own to someone who has nothing. Thousands of people are dying every day without hearing the words of God because these Christians will not let go of their earthly goods. I'm giving them a chance to reflect.”

“People who have fully prepared always save time. Albert Einstein was right to teach that if he is given six hours to chop down a tree, he would spend the first four sharpening the axes. When you are done with your action plans, work will be easier!”

“لا بد لأي روح يراد لها أن تؤثر في واقع الحياة البشرية فتحولها وجهة أخرى ... لا بد لهذه الروح من خلوة وعزلة بعض الوقت، وانقطاع عن شواغل الأرض، وضجة الحياة، وهموم الناس الصغيرة التي تشغل الحياة. لا بد من فترة للتأمل والتدبر والتعامل مع الكون الكبير وحقائقه الطليقة. فالاستغراق في واقع الحياة يجعل النفس تألفه وتستنيم له، فلا تحاول تغييره.”