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“Everything you do, everything you'll ever accomplish, your life's work, your kids' life's work: horseshit. (Ecclesiastes) [God Is Disappointed in You]”

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Mark Russell

Mark Russell, born on August 23, 1932, is a renowned satirist. His career is marked by sharp commentary on political and social issues, known for his unique sense of humor and profound insights. more

“As a girl rebelling against my father’s dogma, I had scoffed at Job for accepting God’s consolation of a new wife and new children. But I, most Joblike, when Giles was dead, embraced Kit, and when Kit conveyed that he was not coming back, it was the messenger himself, Ahab, whom I immediately loved. If Mother and Liberty were gone, then here was Susan to unburden me of love. Not to be loved but to love lightened my load of grief and gave value and direction to my life.”

Bible Book Of Job

Book:Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer

Source: Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer

“When people tell me they don't believe in God, I usually ask, "What God don't you believe in?" They invariably go on to describe a God who is judgmental, vengeful, overbearing, unloving, or whimsical. "Oh, I don't believe in that God, either," I say.”

God Faith Jesus Belief Christ Bible God Is Love St Francis Of Assisi St Francis

Book:When Saint Francis Saved the Church

Source: When Saint Francis Saved the Church

“Don Clifford wrote in his book Nineveh Rising ... __________________________________________________ Dex added, “God blinded a generation specifically so we can develop it. God didn’t want people to have these flying machines until it fits into his plan. So, it’s God’s timing. The world isn’t falling apart; it’s falling together toward God’s plan. He wins in the end! He is planning something fantastic, isn’t he?”

Christian Jesus Church Bible Salvation Scriptures Rapture Tribulation Second Coming

Author:Jim Campbell, Nineveh Rising

“Most of us have probably read these chapters [1 Cor. 11--15] as if they were stand-alone works almost independent from one another. This is a by-product of the Western church's tendency to teach Bible verses as lonely snippets and chapters, as if they were self-contained silos, when we should be searching for Scripture's overarching truths. (pp. 1-2)”