𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫!

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 18, 2025 Tuesday

Morning Prayer

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
From: Acts 13:2 (KJV)

Inspiration

It is in times of fasting and prayer – spending time with God – that we are exposed to his instructions for our lives and the people around us. We have all been called to be ministers of the Gospel, in different capacities. We have to spend as much time with God – through prayer, fasting, and in His word – so that we remain in the path He has set for us.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you for the mission you have called me to. Lord, I pray that as I spend time communing with you, may I be quick to hear your instructions and to obey them. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 18, 2025 Tuesday

Jeremiah 1:4-8 (KJV)

Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.

I Have Appointed You

Frances Taylor

We have all been chosen to be disciples of God, to spread the Good News concerning the coming of the Kingdom. We might be afraid that we are not up to the task, much as Jeremiah was. But just as God spoke to Jeremiah promising to help him, he is with us as well. The without the witness of the early disciples, we would not know of Jesus. Without our witness, how will future generations come to know Jesus? How will we know what to say? What will others think about us? But God is by our side helping us, giving us the words we need at the right time.

Our job is to look for opportunities. Once on a cruise ship, a woman stood next to me and the conversation turned to God. We had a wonderful conversation about our faith, our trust and confidence in God. I don’t know if anyone else heard us, but we didn’t care. Sometimes these conversations begin when a friend tells us about a loved one being sick and we offer to pray for them. Sometimes it comes after a political ad or speech. More often a discussion might evolve because of a tragedy, either from a weather incident or after one of the many terrorist attacks the world has dealt with in the past few years. In any case, it’s important for us to be open about our faith and also willing to listen to the views of others. We have been appointed; we need to accept the responsibility to spread the Good News.

Prayer

Lord, we are willing to be your disciples, give us the words we need to lead others to you. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 18, 2025 Tuesday

Night Prayer

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
From: Hebrews 4:15 (KJV)

Inspiration

Sometimes we look at Jesus’ perfect life and become even more discouraged over our struggle with sin. After all, we can never match Jesus’ perfection. How can his example help us? It helps us because he is no stranger to our struggle, and his victory over temptation has opened the door for us to receive his mercy. And by his grace, He makes the power of his perfection available to us, too.

Prayer

Jesus, thank you for living a perfect life and dying a perfect death for me. I am unable to overcome sin on my own, but your grace and mercy have made a way for me. Empower me to lean on your perfection in all that I do, so that I may live in your grace and be prepared to stand in the face of temptation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 19, 2025 Wednesday

Morning Prayer

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
From: Acts 16:25 (KJV)

Inspiration

Paul and Silas were in a very discouraging situation – they had been arrested, beaten and placed in prison for doing nothing wrong. Anyone else in that given situation would have been in tears, discouraged by their circumstances. Paul and Silas chose to pray and sing hymns to God. This account ends with them miraculously escaping jail. Prayer can also help us in times of despair; it can open doors for the miraculous to occur. When we resort to praying, we are going over our emotions and setting our minds to God’s faithfulness instead. That, in itself, is defeating the plan of the enemy, who was only interested in keeping you down.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you for your faithfulness and the blessed assurance I have in you, that I am in Christ and He is in me. Father, I thank you that there I no situation that is bigger than you. Lord, I pray that in any time I find myself in despair, may I focus on you and your goodness. I will always remain hopeful and I will find a reason to rejoice. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 19, 2025 Wednesday

Mark 9:38-40 (KJV)

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
For he that is not against us is on our part.

Who Has The Right

Frances Taylor

We know that there can be debates as to which denominational – or non-denominational – church is the one that is “correct.” In a way, Jesus answers this question. No one can do mighty works in his name and be against him. Now he presumes that these men and women are acting in good faith and not trying to win power for themselves. We may differ on how we worship, or even the necessity of organized worship, but it we are intentionally following Christ, who’s to say that we are somehow less worthy of leading people to faith in Jesus. Some of the best discussions I have had are with people whose denomination is different from my own. I have also been allowed to preach in churches of different denominations, and have invited others into my church to preach. Just as God has given each of us different gifts, I believe that we need to listen to others in order to appreciate the wealth of knowledge that God has revealed to those who believe. Sometimes it’s hard for us to admit that we don’t have all the answers. It’s hard to accept that someone else could be right too, even though we might disagree.

I belong to a Scripture reflection group that meets weekly. It is fascinating to hear what each person sees in a particular passage. I’m sure you have often seen other interpretations than I have given you to think about! Are you wrong; am I wrong? I think we both may be wrong or right! The important thing is to realize that Jesus speaks to us in a way that is for us. Scripture is called the living Word of God because it is meant for all people of all ages and time. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to help us to be open to all who speak in the name of Jesus.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, you have given us an example of not judging those who speak in your name. Let us ask the guidance of the Spirit to learn what you want to say to us each day. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 19, 2025 Wednesday

Night Prayer

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
From: Romans 3:20 (KJV)

Inspiration

Anyone who has tried to live a perfect life knows that it cannot be done. But if following the law can’t save us, what purpose does the law even serve? The law opens our eyes to our need for a savior. Even those of us who live a good, crime-free life see our imperfection when illuminated by God’s perfect law. And this light opens our eyes to see the grace that does for us what the law cannot.

Prayer

Father, Your law is perfect, and I confess that I have not measured up to Your righteousness. You have shown me the reality of my own sin. And I thank You that You have made a way for me to be justified despite my sin, by sending Jesus to give me the righteousness that I could not achieve on my own. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 20, 2025 Thursday

Morning Prayer

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
From: Romans 6:3-4 (KJV)

Inspiration

Baptism in Christ simply means that our lives have become totally immersed in His Life. As Christ died and resurrected, we have done so too, through baptism. This is why we have a ‘new life’. We have become new creations in Christ and we are to live this way.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you for this new life that I have in Christ. Father, I pray that in all I do, may my life reflect the new creation that I have become in Christ. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 20, 2025 Thursday

Mark 7:1-2, 5-7 (KJV)

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

Be Doers of the Word

Frances Taylor

Have you ever heard someone say – or thought to yourself – look at him/her, I can’t believe the way he’s/she’s acting, he/she goes to church every Sunday? Perhaps it’s someone at work, or at school, or in the neighborhood, or even in your family. What a hypocrite, you might say, and it’s possible that that person doesn’t have a clue – much like the Pharisees.

In Mark’s gospel, the apostles are being condemned for eating without washing their hands. Now, we don’t know the circumstances, but I would bet that many of us do the same thing even though we know that we should wash our hands before eating. However, if I want an ice cream on a hot day, I’m not going to ask the kid at the ice cream stand where to find a bathroom so that I can first wash my hands. But for observant Jews, to wash before eating was one of the many, many Mosaic laws. Jesus points out for them, that some laws are more important than others – like being honest, refraining from envy, not stealing, in other words, keeping the Ten Commandments. If we apply this message to today, we can ask ourselves if we are faithful to the Law of Love that Jesus has given us, or if we just give it lip service. Unless we refrain from lying, cheating, gossiping, stealing, greediness, passing judgment on others, and so many other traps the world holds out for us, are we any better than those we might criticize?

We come to listen to God’s word, not so that we can pat ourselves on the back for keeping the commandment, but to learn how to better follow Jesus in our daily lives. It would be well for us to take to heart words of St. James, “Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.”

Prayer

Lord, give us the grace to follow your law of love with open minds and open hearts and keep us from looking at the failings of others, but working to heal our own instead. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 20, 2025 Thursday

Night Prayer

I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
From: Psalm 85:8 (KJV)

Inspiration

As Christians, we know that we find peace in God. And today, we’re reminded that He promises peace to His people. But we have to do our part, which is listening. It’s when we turn away from wisdom and pursue foolish and selfish endeavors that peace eludes us. But when we turn our ears to His wisdom, He leads us on the path to peace.

Prayer

God, in You I have received peace that passes understanding. Speak Your wisdom to me, and teach me to not be distracted by my own foolish ambitions. Give me ears to hear You so that I may remain close to You and move in Your peace wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 21, 2025 Friday

Morning Prayer

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
From: Romans 8:35-37 (KJV)

Inspiration

There is nothing at all – nothing on the earth and nothing in the spiritual realms – that can separate us from the love of Christ. No matter what any person or principality tries to do in our lives, they will never be able to quash the love Christ has for us. The love God has for us is eternal – it is here to stay for good.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you for the love that you have for me. Thank you, Lord, that this love will never leave me and it will never forsake me. No matter what anyone tries, or whatever may come my way, Lord, I thank you that your love will always be with me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 21, 2025 Friday

Mark 9:41-42 (KJV)

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

Give Good Example

Frances Taylor

If we ever needed a reminder of how important it is to practice what we preach, this is it. Not only are we encouraged to help others, but we are also warned about giving bad example or leading others, particularly children, away from the Lord.

I have spoken to many people who say that they became a Christian because of the example of people in their family, friends or strangers whose joy is so great they want a part of it. I also know people who have turned away from the faith they once had because they consider those who proclaim themselves to be Christian are hypocrites. Most people don’t start out wanting to be Christians because of doctrine. They are influenced one way or another by people. Are you someone whose life exhibits the joy of knowing Jesus and his saving power? Am I? Do your actions give testimony to your beliefs? A person can go to church each week, Bible classes during the week and give every impression of being a devout follower of Christ and yet be involved in gossip and slander at work and in the neighborhood, loudly protest any law that promotes justice, and actively discriminates against others. Are these the acts of one who follows Christ? Jesus was accused of spending time with the outcasts of society. I sometimes wonder what he would think of Christianity as it is practiced today.

Prayer

Lord, let me not be one who leads others to walk away from you, but let my life be an example of your love and acceptance. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 21, 2025 Friday

Night Prayer

Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
From: John 20:27 (KJV)

Inspiration

We can learn a lot from Doubting Thomas. Even after three years of following Jesus and hearing his teachings, Thomas still struggled to believe the miracle that the other disciples had seen. But instead of chastising him, Jesus met Thomas at his place of doubt and offered him answers. Let’s remember Jesus’ response the next time we struggle with doubt.

Prayer

Lord, sometimes I have a hard time believing Your unconditional love or trusting Your purpose for me. Please hear my struggles and my doubts as I come to You seeking answers. Please give me the comfort and assurance that I need to keep believing and keep moving. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 22, 2025 Saturday

Morning Prayer

Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
From: Psalm 73:23-26 (KJV)

Inspiration

Trials and tribulations are inevitable in this life on earth. For as long as the enemy is around, he will try to weigh us down and wary us with many problems. There will be times where we will physically and emotionally feel like we cannot go on. God will give us strength and refresh us throughout the way. He will hold our hand and be with us, no matter what we face.

Prayer

Dear God, I thank you that even when everything around me has failed me, you will never fail me. Father, in troubling times I ask that you strengthen me and give me the resolve I need to endure. I know that this tough time will pass and all will be well. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 22, 2025 Saturday

Psalms 119:33-37 (KJV)

Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

Guide Me in the Way of Your Commands

Frances Taylor

Do we really love God’s commands? For many people, the commandments have become God’s “suggestions.” Corporate theft has become so common it no longer rates headlines. Adultery??? It’s so common many have forgotten that it’s one of the “thou shalt nots” and violence in word and deed is rampant and no one seems to remember “thou shalt not kill.” The media delights in leading us in the way of covetousness. After all, don’t we all need fancy cars and expensive vacations? We forget God’s message, echoed by Jesus, to take care of the poor while we indulge in luxury. Putting God first, refraining from cursing, keeping Holy the Sabbath, respect for authority, eliminating violence, fidelity in marriage, honesty in word and action and being satisfied with the gifts we have without envy of others, are all proscribed by the commandments but seem to have gone out of favor in today’s world. It can be difficult to do the right thing when all around us say that this is old fashioned, that the commandments were meant for a different time and place. Yet, theologians of every denomination tell us that these are actually the basis for any civilized society. Perhaps, the lack of adherence to the commandments is the reason our civilization has become so less civilized! We need to get back to basics and reexamine our lives in respect to the commandments. As I began this reflection, do I really love God’s law?

Prayer

Lord, I know that I fail and I beg your forgiveness. Help me to be more attentive to your law and to live my life in ways acceptable to you. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 22, 2025 Saturday

Night Prayer

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
From: James 2:10 (KJV)

Inspiration

We humans like hierarchies. And when it comes to sin, we are often quick to assuage our own guilt by comparing ourselves to ‘worse’ offenders. To be sure, some sins have a more severe earthly impact than others, but all have the spiritual effect of separating us from God. Fortunately, Jesus’ blood covers all sins, great and small, so that all lawbreakers, notorious and petty, may be reconciled to him.

Prayer

Father, thank You for paying the price to pardon my sins. And I confess my need to lay down my pride, by which I have excused and justified my thoughts and actions. Help me to seek You alone as my measure for righteousness, and You alone as my source of goodness. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 23,2025 Sunday

Morning Prayer

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
From: Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

Inspiration

When we become free, in Christ, we are to make sure that we stay free. There will always be people and things that will try to call us back into the former life of sin we lived. This is when we rely on God ask Him to help us in times of temptation, because only He can help us.

Prayer

Dear God, I pray that in anytime temptation may come my way, to return to a life of sin, may you give me the strength to refuse and flee. I don’t desire to fall back into my old habits. I desire to remain free. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 23, 2025

Galatians 2:19-20 (KJV)

For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

For Whom Do I Live

Frances Taylor

Yesterday we reflected on the commandments. Today we look at St. Paul’s response to the law. He talks about dying to the law so that he might live for God. The question remains for us, do we live for ourselves or do we live for Christ?

If I am aware that Christ lives in me by my baptism, and I am also aware that it is through him that I am saved, how can I not follow him and obey the law of God? The Old Testament tells us that the Ten Commandments can be summed up in the two great commandments – Love God and love your neighbor. When Jesus was asked which was the greatest commandment, he quoted Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18. He didn’t come to do away with the law, but pointed out how one should live it. It is also in Leviticus that we find the “Golden Rule,” to do to others what we would have them do to us. How do we show our love for God?

Jesus tells us that we live our love of God by loving our neighbor. Paul showed his love of neighbor by spreading the Good News of salvation throughout the known world. Not all of us are expected to travel the world as missionaries, but we are expected to live in such a way that others are led to Christ. Throughout time men and women have used their gifts to spread the message of Christ.

Musicians still sing of God’s glory, artists continue to paint offering us examples of the glory of creation and we are uplifted when we see images from the life of Christ in museums all over the world. We are not all gifted as musicians or artists, but we all have been gifted and are expected to use those gifts to God’s glory.

Prayer

Lord, show me the path you have chosen for me so that I may lead others to you. Amen.

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Night Bible Verse of the Day

February 23, 2025 Sunday

Night Prayer

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
From: Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)

Inspiration

Guard your heart. These words of wisdom remind us that every faulty thought and every selfish action start out as a heart problem. Every aspect of life springs from the desires and the condition of our hearts. When our hearts are impure, they will pump impurities to all parts of us, but when they are made clean, God’s goodness flows through us into all that we do.

Prayer

Thank You, Lord, for rescuing me from my sin. Even as I come to You, I struggle with my old sin nature and the desires that seek to pull me away from You. Purify my heart, Lord, and renew me from within. Shield my heart by Your righteousness so that I may walk in step with Your will and purpose. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Morning Bible Verse of the Day

February 24, 2025 Monday

Morning Prayer

As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.
From: John 17:18 (KJV)

Inspiration

Just as Jesus was sent into the world, we have been sent to do the same thing again. We have been called to preach the gospel and point all of the lost to the way of Christ. We should never think we are to live for our own selfish desires. We have been called to be the light of the world.

Prayer

Dear God, I pray that I do as your son did – preach the world and call all men and women unto salvation. May I never slack in what I was called to do, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Morning Devotional

February 24, 2025 Monday

Luke 6:39-42 (KJV)

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.

The Blind Leading The Blind

Frances Taylor

If there’s one thing I learned as a parent, I get more frustrated when my children exhibit “qualities” that I dislike in myself and then see in them. It can be hard to look honestly at our faults and yet there are times when we are more than happy to find fault with others. Sometimes the problem can be an unwillingness to admit ignorance and so we refuse to listen to the ideas of another because it might mean that we are wrong.

We all know the saying, the blind leading the blind, but do we ever apply it to ourselves? In the days before GPS, we had to rely on a map, our memory or the directions of a friend to get us from place to place. If I get lost, do I stubbornly resist asking for help? Trust me, I have experience in this! Do we hold others to a standard that is higher than we hold ourselves? Am I someone who calls a person dishonest because he or she is spreading rumors that are false, but see no problem with taking home office supplies from work? Am I a “do what I say not what I do” parent? Do I punish my children for using the foul language they learned from me? Do I excuse myself for the same things I find fault with in others? Being blind to our faults can cause problems with our relationships. No one is perfect and Jesus knew that.

Today we are given a reminder that we need a self-check, and if you’re brave enough, ask a friend to give you that check-up. Then we can work on removing the beam in our eye.

Prayer

Compassionate and forgiving Lord, help me to see myself clearly and work on becoming a better person, refraining from judging others and worrying only about my own faults and failings. Amen.

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