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Douglas Knight
I have the rich life full of a sinner wounded by misunderstanding and punishment but blessed by mercy and forgiveness.
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”2 Timothy 4:2 NIV If we are encouraged by pointing out the sins of unbelievers who cannot do any better, then we are appealing to our own carnal nature trying to […]
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When do you feel most productive? I see him across the street talking to the group gathered around him. I know it is him because a couple who had stop to hear me play recognize him and acknowledge who he is. I’d heard good stuff about him, but when the […]
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What topics do you like to discuss? I enjoy discussing things I have considered, researched, questioned, tested and of which I’ve gained some understanding especially through trial and error. The one thing that benefits from aggressive study and continuous meditation tempered by high expectations is the Bible. I like to […]
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How do you use social media? There are different ways in which I use social media. I will on rare occasions post an outing or event I attended especially if it involved or included family. I also promote blog posts, books, or events where I promote my work. I might […]
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What makes you nervous? I am most nervous speaking before a group of people. The size of the audience is insignificant. I seem to be most uncomfortable before a group of peers. Even when I teach or facilitate, it always takes a few moments at the beginning of each session […]
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Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Marta Voelker has been at Mauthausen less than a week. The rumor precedes her that she is here as a prize from the commandant of Plaszow to his colleague, Col. Hans Schwitz. Marta is obviously physically appealing and did come […]
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Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. He was a stranger to me as most people are to all of us at first, even our parents and siblings. I heard much concerning him. He was famous or infamous depending on your point of view […]
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Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. I was a hermit living inside my dark cave of fear of failure that I seldom left to feel the sun. Sharing my thoughts fully brought too great of a risk for exposing my incompleteness. I venture out to […]
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I am amazed at how many people misunderstand the fundamentals of the Christian faith. The real shock to me is that some of the most confused are persons calling themselves Christian. For this reason I am not bewildered when non-believers have misconceived the Gospel with fundamentalist Christianity gospel. Nor am […]
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