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    The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life,and Love
    The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life,and Love
    The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life,and Love
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    The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life,and Love

    By Brother James

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    "The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life, and Love" is just as the title states. These poems are wonderfully written and thought provoking with an emphasis on the spiritual perspective of life. The words attempt to pull back the veil of reality and reveal the truths beneath.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrother James
    Release dateMar 1, 2013
    ISBN9781301498987
    The Kingdom Suffers Violence: Poems and Reflections on God, Life,and Love
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    Brother James

    Brother James was born and raised in Alabama where he lives with his wife and 3 kids. He is on staff at NEXT Ministries in Lanett, AL. A writer for years, he is now publishing his first book "The Kingdom Suffers Violence".

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      Book preview

      The Kingdom Suffers Violence - Brother James

      THE KINGDOM SUFFERS VIOLENCE:

      Poems and Reflections on God, Life, and Love

      By

      Brother James

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      Published by:

      Brother James on Smashwords

      Copyright © 2013 Brother James

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. Thank you for purchasing this book and respecting the hard work of this author.

      Christian Poetry/ Spiritual Inspirational

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      Above all I want to thank God for His inspiration. Without Him I would be nothing and my words would just be a sounding gong. I also want to thank my wife, Leah, for putting up with me and my crazy hours while working on this book. I couldn’t do it without you Lovely. Also a big thank you to my children who always make me want to be a better person. I want to thank my family for their support and for all those who read these ramblings in the first place. You all are an inspiration to me.

      A portion of the proceeds from this book go to support our work as intercessory missionaries in Kansas City, MO. Find out more at our webpage: http://jamesleahmurphy.blogspot.com/

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      ¹² And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12

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      Table of Contents

      Salvation

      Sin

      This Is America, Baby

      Worship Warrior

      Stand

      Reality

      Forgive me

      Not meant to be understood

      Loneliness

      My God

      Love

      This Day We Fight

      Mankind Pt.1 (The Woes)

      Mankind Pt. 2 (The Victories)

      I, Soldier

      The trail of my destiny

      My Trophies

      Mary Don't Abort

      Deception

      James

      Modern Day Prophet

      Masks

      Jacob and Esau, Why?

      Brand New Year

      My Crew

      The trunk

      Revival in the workplace

      Judas / 30 pieces

      Hope For A Brighter Day

      Political Christian

      Follow

      Why?

      Blind eyes see the wind

      Yeah, That’s Him

      Broken Butterflies

      Wedding Party

      Spirit Eyes

      Trees

      Prophetic Prayer

      I'm A Who

      Box

      All That Matters

      Enough

      Lines

      Justice Screams

      Puzzle Piece

      Here

      O Great Physician

      How to Hang

      Take

      * * * * * *

      Salvation

      Emotions running high, like a jet powered car,

      taking me far, far from where I used to be.

      I was set in a solid, steady, pace,

      I would race and pace and take my place

      among the masses.

      I would fight and bite,

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