Tag: Aisha Darwesh
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Recalled: Discipleship is Letting God’s Spirit Guide You
Recalled: Discipleship is Letting God’s Spirit Guide You. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Abide: Staying Filled with His Spirit
Abide: Staying Filled with His Spirit. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Abide: Jesus is Our Manna from Heaven
Abide: Jesus is Our Manna from Heaven. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Abide: Knowing Jesus Brings Eternal Life
Abide: Knowing Jesus Brings Eternal Life. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Last Messenger – Staying Alive to God’s Word and Ways
The Parables: The Last Messenger – Staying Alive to God’s Word and Ways. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Mustard Seed and Leaven – Life with God is More than You Could Ever Imagine
The Parables: The Mustard Seed and Leaven – Life with God is More than You Could Ever Imagine. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Servant – Forgiveness Flows from Faith in Christ
The Parables: The Servant – Forgiveness Flows from Faith in Christ. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Rich Man and Lazarus – Where is Your Trust?
The Parables: The Rich Man and Lazarus – Where is Your Trust? Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Hidden Treasure and Pearl – Hidden in Plain Sight
The Parables: The Hidden Treasure and Pearl – Hidden in Plain Sight. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Great Banquet – Man’s Rejection is God’s Election
The Parables: The Great Banquet – Man’s Rejection is God’s Election. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Two Debtors – Give God Your Best
The Parables: The Two Debtors – Give God Your Best. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Tares – Let God Sort Things Out
The Parables: The Tares – Let God Sort Things Out. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Only the Gospel Transforms
The Parables: The Good Samaritan – Only the Gospel Transforms. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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The Parables: The Sower – Return to Innocence
The Parables: The Sower – Return to Innocence. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: Jesus Generates Joy and Generosity
Family Matters: Jesus Generates Joy and Generosity. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: Excellence is Ending Epically with Eternity in Mind
Family Matters: Excellence is Ending Epically with Eternity in Mind. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: The Gospel Demolishes Divisions and Demonstrates Diversity
Family Matters: The Gospel Demolishes Divisions and Demonstrates Diversity. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: Creativity is Cultivated to Communicate Truth
Family Matters: Creativity is Cultivated to Communicate Truth. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: Boldness Blossoms as We Embrace the Truth of the Gospel
Family Matters: Boldness Blossoms as We Embrace the Truth of the Gospel. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Family Matters: Authenticity is an Awakening to Truth
Family Matters: Authenticity is an Awakening to Truth. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 60 – Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 60 – Sword of the Spirit. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 53 – Get Ready to Fight!
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 53 – Get Ready to Fight! Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 47 – Submitted is not Subpar
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 47 – Submitted is not Subpar. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 41 – Growing in Christ
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 41 – Growing in Christ. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (His)Story: Day 35 – Clear Your Mind & Shine!
Written by Aisha Darwesh The Word 17-19 And so I insist—and God backs me up on this—that there be no going along with the crowd, the empty-headed, mindless crowd. They’ve refused for so long to deal with God that they’ve lost touch not only with God but with reality itself. They can’t think straight anymore.…
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 29 – Live From the Overflow
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 29 – Live From the Overflow. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 23 – Building Bridges
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 23 – Building Bridges. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 17 – Just Getting Started
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 17 – Just Getting Started. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 11 – Christ is the Head, We are the Body
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 11 – Christ is the Head, We are the Body. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 5 – May His Perfect Plans Prevail
Ephesians (HIS) Story: Day 5 – May His Perfect Plans Prevail. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Ephesians (HIS) Story: God Dwells in Us
Ephesians (HIS) Story: God Dwells in Us. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Life’s Greatest Questions… Finish Well
Life’s Greatest Questions… Finish Well. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Life’s Greatest Questions… Purpose is a Partnership
Life’s Greatest Questions… Purpose is a Partnership. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Life’s Greatest Questions… Finding Acceptance in the Beloved
Life’s Greatest Questions… Finding Acceptance in the Beloved. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Life’s Greatest Questions… Let God Write Your Name
Life’s Greatest Questions… Let God Write Your Name. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Life’s Greatest Questions… Security Comes from God’s Presence
Life’s Greatest Questions… Security Comes from God’s Presence. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Leading Through Uncertainty – Trust God No Matter What
Leading Through Uncertainty – Trust God No Matter What. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Leading Through Uncertainty – Look Beyond
Leading Through Uncertainty – Look Beyond. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Leading Through Uncertainty – To God be the Glory
Leading Through Uncertainty – To God be the Glory. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Leading Through Uncertainty – Remain Resolute
Leading Through Uncertainty – Remain Resolute. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Leading Through Uncertainty – Broken Walls
Leading through Uncertainty – Broken Walls. Written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 8, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 8, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 7, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 7, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 6, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 6, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 5, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 5, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 4, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 4, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 3, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 3, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh
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C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 2, Day 5
C.S. Lewis Devotional – Week 2, Day 5 written by Aisha Darwesh.
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Author Interview – Aisha Darwesh
How long have you been going to CLC?I’ve been going to CLC since August 2011 (and have loved every minute of it!). What do you enjoy the most about writing for CLC Starter?What I enjoy most about writing for CLC Starter is getting the opportunity to really marinate in the verses I’m writing about. It’s…
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Death to Life
By Aisha Darwesh I. The Word: John 11:45-52 45-48 That was a turnaround for many of the Jews who were with Mary. They saw what Jesus did, and believed in him. But some went back to the Pharisees and told on Jesus. The high priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the Jewish ruling body.…
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Standing on His Word
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 10:31-39 31 The Jews picked up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of them are you going to stone me?” 33 The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we…
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How God Sees Us
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 9:35-38 35Jesus heard that they had put him out [of the synagogue], and finding him, He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” 36He answered, “Who is He, Sir? Tell me so that I may believe in Him.” 37Jesus said to him, “You have both seen Him,…
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What do you think about Jesus?
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 8:39-47 (The Passion Translation) 39 “What do mean?” they replied. “Abraham is our father!” Jesus said, “If you are really Abraham’s sons, then you would follow in the steps of Abraham. 40 I’ve only told you the truth that I’ve heard in my Father’s presence, but now you are…
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The Eternal Fountain
The Word: John 7:37-44 37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” 39 By this he meant…
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Spiritual Hunger
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 6:41-59 (ESV) 41 So the Jews grumbled about him, because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42 They said, “Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”…
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Hopelessness
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 5:32-38 (ESV) 32There is another who bears witness about me, and I know that the testimony that he bears about me is true. 33You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 34Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these…
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Testimonies Matter
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 4:39-45 39So there were many from the Samaritan village who became believers in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony: “He told me everything I ever did!” 40Then they begged Jesus to stay with them, so he stayed there for two days, 41resulting in many more coming to faith in…
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How about John the Baptist?
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 3:22-26 22 Then Jesus and his disciples went out for a length of time into the Judean countryside where they baptized the people. 23 At this time John was still baptizing people at Aenon, near Salim, where there was plenty of water. And the people kept coming for John…
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God’s Heart for Human Hearts
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 2:23-25 (TPT) 23 While Jesus was at the Passover Feast , the number of his followers began to grow, and many gave their allegiance to him because of all the miraculous signs they had seen him doing! 24 But Jesus did not yet entrust himself to them, because he…
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The Lamb of God
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: John 1:29-42 Behold, the Lamb of God 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because…
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Crushed
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The punishment for our peace was on Him, And by His wounds we are healed. –Isaiah 53:5 During this Passover/Passion week, I’ve been given this unique opportunity to share from my perspective: “What does the cross mean…
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Devotional for November 2nd, 2018
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: Proverbs 9:8-10 Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One…
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Devotional for November 1st, 2018
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: Psalm 8:3-4 3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? Proverbs 25:2 2 It is the glory of God…
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Devotional for October 12th, 2018
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: Deuteronomy 1:9-18 The Appointment of Leaders 9 At that time I said to you, “You are too heavy a burden for me to carry alone. 10 The Lord your God has increased your numbers so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. 11 May the…
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Devotional for October 5th, 2018
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Additional Reading: Genesis 37; 39-41 Today, as we continue to explore the intricacies of gender, I would like to highlight the unique ability of men, which is to be visionaries in God’s…
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TGA: Gender
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: 1 Peter 3:1-7 (The Passion Translation) And now let me speak to the wives. Be devoted to your own husbands, so that even if some of them do not obey the Word of God, your kind conduct may win them over without you saying a thing. 2 For when they…
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Devotional for September 21st, 2018
The Word: Mark 7:24-30 A Gentile Shows Her Faith 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25 For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him,…
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Devotional for September 14th, 2018
I. The Word: 19 Even though I am a free man with no master, I have become a slave to all people to bring many to Christ. 20 When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law,…
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Reflection
By Aisha Darwesh The Word: 1 Corinthians 13 4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered];…
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Devotional for August 17th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 16:19-21 19 The churches here in the province of Asia send greetings in the Lord, as do Aquila and Priscilla and all the others who gather in their home for church meetings. 20 All the brothers and sisters here send greetings to you. Greet each other with a sacred kiss.…
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Devotional for August 10th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 35 But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have?” 36 What a foolish question! When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. 37 And what you put in the ground…
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Devotional for August 3rd, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.…
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Devotional for July 27th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love. John 15:1-4 “I am the true grapevine,…
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Devotional for July 20th, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 (ESV) 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all…
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Devotional for July 13th, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (The Passion Translation) 23 I have handed down to you what came to me by direct revelation from the Lord himself. The same night in which he was handed over, he took bread 24 and gave thanks. Then he distributed it to the disciples and said, “Take it and eat…
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Devotional for July 6th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 10:23-30 23 “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 24 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on…
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Devotional for June 29th, 2018
I. The Word: 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 29 But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on, those with wives should not focus only on their marriage. 30 Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping…
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No Perfect People Allowed: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
The Word: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not…
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Devotional for June 15th, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. 13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.” — 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 —–…
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Devotional for June 8th, 2018
The Word: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13 8 You think you already have everything you need. You think you are already rich. You have begun to reign in God’s kingdom without us! I wish you really were reigning already, for then we would be reigning with you. 9 Instead, I sometimes think God has put us apostles…
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