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This blog contains some excerpts from my writing catalogue. Certainly, you're welcome to browse here and to graduate to read a free e-Book digest and/or to purchase inexpensive e-Book selections.
Details and relevant links are provided below.
Thank you for your presence in the book aisles here. Surely, I welcome your patronage.
Note: Content on this blog - Copyright 2013 - S. HicksSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14179656000606431244noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317201683250271509.post-33038608116413094952017-05-20T17:37:00.002-07:002017-05-20T17:37:28.796-07:00ANNCOUNCEMENT -- This was done when I was a Christian <span style="font-size: x-large;">Hi -<br /><br />This blog, for the most part, is no longer relevant to my
life. It was done when I was a Christian, which is no longer my spiritual posture. I'm
now mystical in my lifestyle.
</span>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14179656000606431244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317201683250271509.post-12240855425566805012014-03-24T06:41:00.002-07:002014-04-22T10:14:58.540-07:00Spotlight on Championship Conduct<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings - </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you know of some young folks or any folks who need to learn about
integrity, courtesy, how to conduct themselves at home, and in workplace
surroundings? What about folks who need help in how to dress
appropriately? Those helpful tips and more are in my e-Book,
"Championship Conduct - Excel in Care, Courtesy and Customer Service".<br /><u><b><br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">This five star review done by jreviewit appears on Amazon.com:</span></b></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’ve given this book a high rating
because I’m really impressed with <span style="background-color: yellow;"><i><b>Championship Conduct – Excel in Care,
Courtesy and Customer Service,</b></i></span> written by Sandra Renee Hicks. The book is very
well written and I absolutely loved it! I identified with many of her
experiences and examples. Some of the examples the author gives did not
surprise me, while others had me shaking my head to read that people could
treat each other and/or act so poorly, even in a church setting. In today’s
world, it’s almost become the accepted norm. I miss the days when customer
service was the gold standard. Congratulations to this author for putting pen
to paper. She is obviously very passionate about this subject, as am I.<br />
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Is it that hard for people, at the very least, to say “Please” and “Thank you?”
I appreciate her boldness in calling people out when appropriate and doing so
in such a professional manner. Those teachable moments are worth sharing, so I
hope more people get a chance to read this book. It can be a valuable learning
tool. I also agree with her that when you do see an example of professional and
kind customer service, you should tell the person so and also let their
managers know that this employee is commendable.<br />
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Here’s another pet peeve of mine. I think the worse thing parents can do is
allow their kids to text and otherwise not be engaged when the family is
sharing a meal, whether it be in a restaurant or at home. I’ve witnessed many
times families so disengaged with each other at restaurants that I have to look
away because it’s so sad.<br />
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I appreciated hearing about the author's experience in a homeless shelter. It gives
the reader an inside perspective of the challenges that the residents face on a
daily basis. Her faith remains strong, even when faced with the disappointments
that Life can bring. Please don’t think this is just a list of the author’s pet
peeves. She gives great examples of how we can all respond and exhibit
championship conduct.</span></span></span></div>
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This book would be good for teachers, parents, youth ministers, business
owners, also teenagers as they enter the work world. The list goes on!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">###</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you weary of rude, inconsiderate and incompetent conduct that
has become routine in our society? Come on board to proactively address
it. Clearly, major change is long overdue. Top level conduct is the best
response to the low standards that are now commonly on display.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You're
invited to join the team of folks who make championship choices. United,
we make the best things happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We can be change agents in this world of disintegrating manners.
It’s our responsibility to add to the harmony on this great planet on
which we reside. Business as usual isn’t an acceptable stance for
champions. We owe it to our present, and to our future generations to be
engaged in reform for the common good of we the people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let’s be examples of excellence as witnesses of the power that
develops when teams unite for worthy causes. Let’s wear care, integrity,
courtesy and competence as badges of honor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There’s expectation that championship conduct will prove contagious. Who will catch it?<br /><br />Note: In March 2014, </span><span style="font-size: large;">I published a sister book to this one. The title of that one is, <span style="background-color: yellow;"><i><b>Love as a Signature Style.</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's an excerpt from the chapter titled, "One Size Doesn't Fit All":<br /><br />"One
MAIN question is -- how do we respond to the inevitable land mines in
our lives? How do we play the hands that are dealt us? The good news
is that there are aces in every deck. But we know that the jokers run
wild. Go for the aces; play those babies with all the gusto that you
know how to muster. Deal with excellence. Surround yourself with
winners and those who aim to be. Every hit ain’t a bull’s eye; aim for
excellence anyhow."<u><b></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Availability information:</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">* </span>Here's the link to my e-Books on smashwords.com:</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><u><b>FYI:</b></u></span>
On this smashwords link, you can download to your Kindle, Nook, Sony,
and Apple e-reader devices. But if you prefer to download from where
you are already a member, such as on the Amazon, Apple, Sony, and Barnes
and Noble websites, my e-Books are available with those options, as
well. See below for those links.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your consideration.<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: red;"><u>Note:</u></span></b> </span>Information is on this blog about other books that I've authored. To view in ENTIRETY, here's the link <a href="http://www.sandrasbookdepot.blogspot.com/">www.sandrasbookdepot.blogspot.com </a></span>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14179656000606431244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317201683250271509.post-76856506793015814202013-05-12T09:04:00.003-07:002014-04-16T14:17:55.780-07:00Welcome <div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings - <b><u><br /></u></b><br />Please read this welcome topic piece and then scroll down on this blog to read about my a<span style="font-size: large;">vailable e-Books. None are for more than <span style="font-size: large;"> $4.99.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- The following is a review of my e-Book,<b><i> Warfare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah - Volume 1:</i></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;"> </span></span></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Sandra
Hicks has a unique way of writing. She teaches you biblical truths which
are practical for everyday spiritual living. Her writing captures your
attention and you want to read on and on. She has an amazing way with
words and her style is very entertaining. <b>Warfare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah</b> is a must
read for any Christian wanting to grow with God by learning spiritual warfare,
which is vital to live victorious in this present evil age. I have
learned so much from this book and her other e-Books. Check her out and get
ready to say Wow!</span> -</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> <b>Pastor R. A. Bell</b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>My gratitude is extended for these testimonials
about my writing:</u></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- <span style="color: blue;"><i>“Love it. Your
writings are phenomenal. So inspiring. I
will read all your books. Yes!!!!! Glory to God.”</i> </span>- <b>Robert A. Bell, Pastor</b><span class="fwsanitized"><i> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="fwsanitized"><i>- <span style="color: blue;">“I was astounded by her writing
skills. I don’t recall meeting anyone
who is as diligent and faithful to her word and work as Sandra. She is truly a woman of great integrity.”</span></i></span><span class="fwsanitized"> - <b>Angela Rogers Ray, Publisher</b></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="fwsanitized"><i> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="fwsanitized"><i>- <span style="color: blue;">“</span></i></span><span style="color: blue;"><i>You
have an amazing talent for writing.”</i></span> - <b>L. Stepp, Registered Nurse</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="usercontent"><b><u>P</u></b></span><span class="usercontent"><b><u>ortions
of my testimony:</u></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="usercontent"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="usercontent">Deep gratitude is extended to our Lord for how He has kept us, taught
us, and loved us in spite of ourselves. High and mighty praises to His glorious
and abiding name!</span><span class="textexposedshow"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">For those who don't know me, the content below is some of my testimony.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">Sandra Renee Hicks was born in Washington, D.C. Her parents, both of whom became Christians,
were Helen Marie and Robert. She is the
youngest of four children born to Helen. Sandra is the product of an extra-marital
affair. Both of her parents were married
non-Christians when Sandra was conceived. God in his mercy later saved and sanctified
both Helen and Robert. Helen went to be
with the Lord first followed many years later by Robert.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">Sandra spent much of her youth in church with her mother who was a
woman who came to truly love the Lord. Helen
demonstrated the godly example of a true Christian, and had Sandra in church
regularly. When Helen became too ill to
reasonably tend to her, Sandra became wayward. As a teenager, Sandra was rebellious and
foolish in much of her conduct. She
rejected school, indulged in drug use, and frequently disobeyed her mother. Helen went to be with the Lord during the
period of Sandra’s rebellion. The death
of her mother when Sandra was a teenager jolted her into a measure of reform. She returned to school, quit drug use, and
went to work in government.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow"><b>S</b></span><span class="textexposedshow">andra:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- had an alcoholic step-father.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- used heroin. Sandra didn't
become a heroin addict; others that she knows did become addicted to it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- dropped out of school in the eighth grade (later obtained a GED.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- married her boyfriend who she met when she was about fourteen years
old. They were a couple off and on for
years. He was in and out of jail. They married when Sandra was nineteen. He later became a drug addict, drug dealer,
and pimped one woman. Sandra got saved
while married to him. She stayed married
to him (about two years) until the Lord released her to divorce, based on
adultery.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- lived in two homeless shelters (years apart - about eight months each
time). The second homeless shelter had a
section that was converted from a hospital ward (Sandra was born in the subject
hospital.) One day she was sitting in
the hallway in that shelter and noticed an OB-GYN sign on the wall. The Lord had allowed Sandra to return to her roots.
Sandra was born in the very building
where she had come to reside as a shelter resident! When she saw that sign, she laughed.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- returned to a sinful lifestyle. At one point, Sandra
moved in with a man; here he’ll be called Tony. For about five years, it was, overall,
pleasurable (sin has pleasure for a season - <b><i>Hebrews 11:25</i></b>). It began to decline about the sixth year. Tony then told Sandra that he wasn't feeling her
anymore. He suggested that she move out
and that perhaps separation would lead to them getting back together at some
point. Sandra was leaning towards
returning to our Lord but she wanted the Lord AND Tony. That wasn't GOD's plan. Sandra stubbornly refused to move on. About the seventh year, Tony moved from living
with Sandra; He moved in with a woman who lived in the building next door (she
had only lived in the neighborhood for months....) You know that Sandra was heartbroken.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">The Lord allowed division in
Tony and the woman's relationship. Tony lived with her <span style="font-size: large;">f</span>or only about three months. Among
other things, he discovered that she was a crack addict who prostituted <span style="font-size: large;">f</span>or money to
feed her habit. Tony left her.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">- was unjustifiably terminated from a government job. About four years later, the Lord judged the
man who was most closely responsible for removing Sandra. The subject man was on the local news program
for being in a sexual relationship with a fellow government worker who was
married. They both worked for D.C.
government but in different agencies. Sexually explicit e-mails were found on their
computers. The subject man got fired. GOD judged others who were responsible for Sandra’s
wrong dismissal. Another one got fired
for not exposing his past criminal history.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: large;">N</span>o shame in Sandra’s game. Hallelujah
Anyhow! We're all a product of our
environments and experiences. Sandra is grateful
for her challenges; our Lord used them to mold her into the fire lion warrior
for Him that she has become. And He uses
what we've all experienced to advance His kingdom, and to help ourselves, as
well as others.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow">We all have our testimonies. GOD
is eternally faithful. Bless His holy
marvelous name. Heart rejoicing and
grateful praises to the One who owns the air, good GOD Almighty!</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="textexposedshow"><br /><span style="background-color: yellow;">Right b<span style="font-size: large;">elow this topic post is the informati<span style="font-size: large;">on relative to availability of my various e-Books.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14179656000606431244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317201683250271509.post-22417128385979066682012-07-13T09:40:00.000-07:002014-04-04T09:19:55.916-07:00Listing of What's Available in e-Book Format<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Copyright 2012 - S. Hicks</span><br /><span style="color: #f1c232;">Photo available - See <a href="http://www.photoflourish.blogspot.com/">www.photoflourish.blogspot.com</a> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greetings -</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post contains a listing of what's available in e-Book format. <span style="background-color: yellow;">The end of this post provides availability links</span> if you desire to download to Kindle, Sony, Apple, and Nook e-readers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Note 1: </b><span style="color: black;">You don't need e-readers to read e-Books; they can also be read online. This link can be used for downloading to computers </span><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/lioneagle"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/lioneagle</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">. Simply select the e-Book(s) that you desire to download to your computers and follow the on screen instructions.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Note 2:</span></b> My e-Books are as low as $.99 and none are more than $4.99. Purchase sites offer <span style="background-color: yellow;">gift</span> icon links for those who are inclined to give e-Book offerings as gifts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u><b>Description of <i>Hope Treasures</i>:</b></u> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span itemprop="description">Enter into <i><b>Hope Treasures</b></i> to gain more
faith and awareness for your journeys. Enjoy the triumphant stories of
love, courage, determination and strength of character. There’s an
assortment of short stories to engage you. Partake and embrace the
lessons contained in this treasure of hope.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="longdescr_full" style="display: inline;">Venture into the
places of love, joy, sorrow, challenges and triumphs. Go with spry
widower Malcolm as he moves to Highlight Nursing Home; travel with
Pastor Breeze as he takes his staff to the circus; fly to the Olympics
with Langston; witness the shock of church officer Matilda, and learn
what happens to shopaholic Belinda. In these short stories, there are a
host of characters who will engage and compel. Prepare to be inspired,
encouraged, grieved, angry and hopeful. Yes, there is division,
subtraction, addition plus more. Indulge in this content and expect to
be positively changed.<br /><br /><span style="background-color: yellow;"><u><b>Notes:</b></u></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><br />Also, included in this book are listings of some of the names for God and Jesus found in the King James Holy Bible. </span><br /><br />As
an added bonus in this book, Highlights One and Two, as well as an
excerpt from Highlight Three are included as previews of my upcoming
bio-fiction book titled, <i><b>Solid Journey Highlights - The Victoria
Chronicles.</b></i> Highlights mentioned in the book are based on actual
occurrences. For the most part, only the names of people, some places,
and the dialogue are fictional. <br /><br />Portions of Highlight One
share about Victoria's marriage to a man who became a drug addict, drug
dealer, and pimp. Jesus saved her soul after the marriage. Also,
Highlight One shares how Victoria spent time in a psych ward.<br /><br />A
portion of Highlight Two shares about a "Christian" man who decides to
offer a room for rent with an unmarried male and female as roommates.
Huh? That's not godly...<br /><br />The upcoming book will include Victoria's experiences as a shelter resident and the assorted lessons learned in them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">- Barnes and Noble's website has a <span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>five star rating</b></span> for my <span style="background-color: yellow;">free</span> e-Book titled, <b><i>Learn Skills to Keep the Devil in His Place - Volume 1.</i></b> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of those <span style="font-size: large;">s</span>kills are:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- </span> God's In Your Face Memo to Satan<br /><br />- Estimation Matters</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Why is THAT a Sin? </span> </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Description of</b> <b><i>Learn Skills to Keep the Devil in His Place</i></b> <i><b>- Volume 1 :</b></i></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span itemprop="description">Why are so many folks who profess Christ as Lord afraid of the devil? Largely, it’s due to lack of knowledge. God is never afraid of Satan. Certainly, our Lord expects His children to triumph over the devil and his perverted evil practices. It’s not our place to cower from the tactics of our enemy. One of our main assignments is to learn from God how to keep the devil in his place.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We’re not to be vagabond spiritual hobos bowing to the dictates of Satan. Our Lord commands that we war a good warfare - <b><i>1 Timothy 1:18</i></b>. Further, <b><i>2 Corinthians 10:4</i></b> tells us, “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” We need to recognize our places as blood bought saints of the Most High God. Our journeys should be from recognition to steadfast actions that glorify God and destroy the works of the devil. Our Lord has not purposed that we be afraid of Satan. The devil should be afraid of us because we abide in God whose kingdom cannot be moved or destroyed. <b><i>Daniel 7:27</i></b> says about God, <b><i>“…and all dominions shall serve and obey him.”</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="background-color: yellow;">Note:</span></u> I have since written a<i> Volume 2</i> of <i>Learn Skills to Keep the Devil in His Place.</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of those skills are:</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- <span style="font-size: large;">GOD Enters a<span style="font-size: large;">nd Exits in Win Mode</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b># Volumes 1 and 2 of <i>Learn Skills to Keep the Devil in His Place </i>are free.</b></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Download from -</span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> www.smashwords.com From th<span style="font-size: large;">at site, you can <span style="font-size: large;">download <span style="font-size: large;">for Barnes and N<span style="font-size: large;">oble <span style="font-size: large;">Nook, </span>Sony, and Kindle<span style="font-size: large;"> e-readers. Also, from that site, you can download to Apple i-Phones and iP<span style="font-size: large;">ad</span>s <span style="background-color: yellow;">and to desktop and laptop computers.</span></span><span style="background-color: yellow;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You also have the option to go straight to the <span style="background-color: yellow;">Amazon, Apple iTunes,</span> Barnes and Nob<span style="font-size: large;">le and Sony websites to download my e-Books<span style="font-size: large;">. </span>Scroll down to the <span style="background-color: yellow;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">*'<span style="font-size: large;">s</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span>at the end of this topic</span> for those <span style="font-size: large;">links.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Description of short story<i>: Jesus Calls Timeout at the Basketball Game</i>:</u></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span itemprop="description">Enthusiasm is abundant at the Sterling Arena. Folks excitedly await the start of this long anticipated event. No one expects the appearance of Jesus at the basketball game. His presence shifts the gears of all in attendance.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What’s Jesus doing there? People don’t know what to think. This is a game changer for sure. No “blueprint” is on hand for this circumstance. Case studies don’t exist to guide how to handle an interruption by the Messiah. Hearts melt, knees tremble, and lips quiver. A select few glow with joy as they witness the glory of the Lord Christ. His eyes are like a flame of fire as they penetrate those in the crowd. Certainly, Jesus won’t foul out at this mind blowing occasion. He shouts, “Timeout!” </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Description of short story<i>: Flying in the Godly Sky United</i>:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span itemprop="description">On flight 737, college buddies Eric, Jay and Don delight in mocking Christians on board until their jokes are brought to a halt when major turbulence occurs. The air calamity quickly changes the “climate” in the plane’s atmosphere.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The sky turbulence is unlike any that this crew has experienced. The plane rocks violently. Thunder claps are unrelenting. The pilot, unable to disguise his fear, speaks into the PA system, “Are there any Christians on board?” Shaken and trembling - simultaneously, Eric, Jay and Don point across the aisle.<br /><br />Will the Christians become fainthearted like the other folks on the plane? What are the thoughts racing through the minds of the college buddies who minutes ago enjoyed entertaining themselves by making Christians the targets of jokes? Is a safe landing ahead?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="description"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Description of</b> <i><b>Warfare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah - Volume</b></i> (This received four and five star ratings on Amazon.): </u></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="background-color: yellow;">Note: </span></b></u>There are twenty-six solutions, contained in this e-Book that prove effective if used with the aim to pursue GOD with zeal and passion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span itemprop="description"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Lord forever wins through the power of Almighty God. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah who is fearless in the presence of all manner of evil. Enter solution zones here for glorious triumphs in spiritual warfare. Certainly, we can win against every force of wickedness. <b><i>The gates of hell shall not prevail - Matthew 16:18.</i></b></span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We cannot afford to ignore spiritual warfare. The stakes are too high for us to be silent and spiritually unprofitable while Satan engages in his signature diabolical deeds of perversion and sinister conduct. Often, people of God surrender ground to the devil. That is not the plan of our heavenly Father. We are heirs of God appointed to fight good fights of faith, to pull down demonic strong holds, and to destroy the works of the devil. There is nothing in the plan of God for His people to fear evil. We’ve not been given assignments as victims. We are victorious saints if we choose what are indeed our purposes and destinies. Our Lord commands us to be holy as He is holy. When we utterly and wholly obey Him, we absolutely win over all the power of the enemy. We belong on the battlefield armed and combat ready to dismantle what the vile devil has built. United, we make it happen all for the glory of God and for the advancement of his eternal kingdom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 1 - Hail! There's a Lion in the Lamb</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 2 - God's In Your Face Memo to Satan </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 3 - Estimation Matters<br />Solution 4 - Destined to be Rich in God</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 5 - I Refuse to Quit...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 6 - Fear Factor - Yoke Destroyed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 7 - Warfare Counsel</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 8 - Strategic Placement in the Army of God</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 9 - Regularly, I Give the Devil a Peace of My Mind</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 10 - Satan Bows to the Strong Arm of God</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 11 - Off With Their Heads</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 12 - The Devil Is Not Unemployed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 13 - What to Feed the Devil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 14 - Praying God's Words</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 15 - The Accursed Thing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 16 - Dominion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 17 - Holy Warriors</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 18 - Prepare War - Wake Up Mighty Men</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 19 - Death of Toxic Relationships</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 20 - Traitors in the Midst</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 21 - Possess the Kingdom</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 22 - God Says What He Means and He Means What He Says </span> <br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 23 - God's Word Never Returns Void</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 24 - God Is in Every Equation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Solution 25 - The Devi-lution is Under Our Feet<br />Solution 26 - Prophetic Word - Rehearsal Is Over<b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <span style="background-color: yellow;"><u>Note:</u> </span>I have since written <i>Volumes 2 and 3</i> of </b><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>War</b></i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>fare Solutions Loaded with the Lion of Judah.</b></i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: yellow;"><b><u>Volume 2</u></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> - S</span></span>ome</span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">solutions are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- More Than Conquerors</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Boldness</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- What Does GOD Say?<br /><br />- Fire Works Notice</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: yellow;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Volume</span> <span style="font-size: large;">3 </span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b>- S<span style="font-size: large;">ome solutions are:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Holy Prayers Aren't Dry</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- Public Praise<br /><br />- Mind Renewal</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">- We All Need to Change </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span itemprop="description">Are you weary of rude, inconsiderate and incompetent conduct that has become routine in our society? Come on board to proactively address it. Clearly, major change is long overdue. Top level conduct is the best response to the low standards that are now commonly on display. You're invited to join the team of folks who make championship choices. United, we make the best things happen.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We can be change agents in this world of disintegrating manners. It’s our responsibility to add to the harmony on this great planet on which we reside. Business as usual isn’t an acceptable stance for champions. We owe it to our present, and to our future generations to be engaged in reform for the common good of we the people.<br /><br />Let’s be examples of excellence as witnesses of the power that develops when teams unite for worthy causes. Let’s wear care, integrity, courtesy and competence as badges of honor. <br /><br />There’s expectation that championship conduct will prove contagious. Who will catch it? </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">SORROW CAME TO VISIT</span></span></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Heart asks, “Sorrow, what are you doing here?”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “I came to live in you.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “Oh no you won’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You came for a short visit – the operative word being “short.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “We’ll see about that.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “No doubt, we will.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Heart puts on some upbeat music and begins to dance. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Sorrow, in disappointment, watches Heart in rhythm.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Twirling around, Heart smiles at Sorrow.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Sorrow winces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorrow starts to make loud noises to disturb the groove of Heart.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Fingers snapping to the music, Heart tells Sorrow, “You’ll be leaving soon.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Sorrow struggles to hide the fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I have plans to stay.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “Your plans will be cancelled.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “Sorrow states, “I did not get a round trip ticket,” and unconvincingly adds, “Because I am here to stay.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “It is on you that you got a one way fare from a place of assumption.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can assure you that your status here is as a visitor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no vacancy here for another resident.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This heart is a gift from my Creator and I will have you out of here in less than an hour.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “And how do you propose to do that?”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “You didn’t know that I have a happy pump!”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “What?!”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “A happy pump.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I use it to pump happiness deep down in my soul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It came packaged from my Creator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The accessories are peace and joy among other prized possessions. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;">Every now and then, I refuel the pump with paradise juice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you came in, I said, 'Ok pump, Sorrow is in the building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s go to work.'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Music went on the notes, dancing followed, twirling ensued – you get the drift?”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Sorrow simmers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I’m not leaving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am here to break you.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “Not only are you leaving but you will be leaving mad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You came to break me but failure will be your “reward.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “Humph,” pouts Sorrow.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Heart dances some more – this time with singing mixed in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heart continues to dance to a few more songs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon Heart starts laughing so merrily that tears flow from the joy that bubbles from within.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> Sorrow is too through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I did not expect this celebration of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I came here to disturb peace and to live permanently.”</span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"><span style="color: black;"> “I know what you came to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What you did not know is that I was made ready for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You came here to break me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What you got was a break dance, a fox trot, a waltz, an electric slide, and some twirls thrown in for good measure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laughter joined in with singing and tears of joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Actually, you were the recipient of an impromptu concert, compliments from the Heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you can take your visitor’s pass, and let yourself out while I dance over to play the next song titled, “Sorrow Has Left the Building.” </span></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", "serif";"></span></span></div>
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