“Come then, put a curse on this people…For I know that he who you bless is blessed indeed, and he whom you curse is cursed.” …Numbers 22:6 Balaam was a non-Jewish prophet (he talked to God, God gave him instructions) in the days when Israel was wandering in the desert. He is famous as...
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What does the prophet say to his donkey? “And Balaam said to the ass, Because you have mocked me; I wished there was a sword in my hand, for now would I kill you.” Of course, what’s even more interesting is that it was the donkey that opened the conversation! This is one of...
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There are religions that claim they have the only true access to God. Let’s face it, pretty much any revealed religion will of necessity claim that their prophet is the greatest and bestest prophet. Many, if not most, will claim that their prophet is either the last prophet, or the ONLY prophet who really got God’s...
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In every form of struggle, whether it’s war, business, or sports, we look to have some kind of special advantage over our opponents. Some athletes take steroids, despite the risks, because they hope it will give them a little edge over their opponents. When I worked in high-tech, the question the venture capitalists always...
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