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E138: Titus the Midas - Beware of the Cretans!
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Today, Mark and Dave take a look at what Paul had to say to Titus. There are some surprising parallels to our present culture about speaking up, refuting bad doctrine, and being less like a cotton-candy-Christian who's afraid of confrontation. email: ODC22@proton.me web: OneDayCloser.biz Show Notes: This writer referred to Cretans as liars, evil be…
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E137 What's Worth Remembering and What Would You Share?
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This is Passover week and it's all about remembering. So Mark and Dave ask, "What events are worth remembering?" And then, "If we had 30 minutes with an audience, what would we share that we would want others to remember?" email: ODC22@proton.me web: OneDayCloser.biz SHOW NOTES: What Things are Good to Remember? The things that point people to God.…
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E136: Solomon's Wisdom vs Federal Stupidity
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Mark and Dave use a story from 1st Kings and the recent Crumley convictions, who were found guilty of crimes their son committed, to expand the conversation to what's wrong with our legal system, accountability and responsibility. SHOW NOTES: In the book of Kings, (1 Kings 3:16-28) there’s a story about two women claiming they are the real mother o…
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S135: Tower of Babel Revisited? That's right. History repeating itself again in 2024 AD.
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A popular bible story is when God came down to the Tower of Babel and confused our language, and to this day, it's not getting much better. In fact, it seems even harder to understand each other. Why? Who's doing this? And can it be fixed? www.OneDayCloser.biz Email: odc22@proton.me Instagram: @odc.md Today's Verses: Gen 11:4-9 4 And they said, “Co…
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E134: "There's No Place Like Home..." Lessons from the Land of OZ ahead of our upcoming elections.
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Let's compare two worlds. Forget the personalities, forget the agendas, just ask yourself, "What kind of world do you want to live in?" Let's take a tornado ride with Dorothy and compare Bizzaro World with Home. SHOW NOTES: Todays title references a classic movie - The Wizard of OZ. Dorthy is our heroine who falls fast a sleep and is whisked off in…
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E133: "The High Places" of Authority. What were they in the Old Testament and who are they today?
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Get your bibles out and turn to 2 Kings. Mark and Dave discuss the high places of ancient times...what they are and how do they compare to today? And how did the kings in the Old Testament deal with these high places? The parallels are alarming and perhaps convicting of our own soft Western Christianity. SHOW NOTES: Seth Gruber - Founder of White R…
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E132: What role should the Church have in Politics? The Romans 13 Debate, Part 3
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If you've ever wondered how to oppose the soft doctrine of Romans 13, this show will give you numerous biblical examples of believers opposing government authority. Romans 13 only makes sense when you have good government. When gubberment is evil, Christians must discern, move, and act according to God's truth and love. SHOW NOTES: Examples of Bibl…
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E131: What role should the Church have in Politics? Romans 13 Debate, Part 2
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If Romans 13 means we're not to be involved with government or evil in our culture (or evil government), then much of the bible can be ignored. Mark and Dave feel that's not right and they defend the biblical actions we must take if we are truly children of God. SHOW NOTES: No, we don't think Christian values should be "enforced" on everyone, but w…
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E130: What role should the Church have in Politics? The Romans 13 Debate, Part 1
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Mark and Dave take on the relevant debate about whether Christians should care or be a part of politics. Is Romans 13 meant to apply to evil governments? Both sides are presented, tho' with a little bias, and then we will really hash it out in Part 2. SHOW NOTES: Last December, we reviewed and discussed Eric Metaxas hard-hitting book, a letter to t…
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E129: Walking in the Fruits and Gifts
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As a follow up to the Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit of God, we ask, "How do we know you're walking in the Spirit?" We also look at other Scriptures that tell us what the Spirit does and the benefits of having the Spirit of God within you.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E128: Explaining the 9 Fruits of the Spirit and the 14 Gifts of the Spirit
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God has given us gifts and we will know people, who they are and their motivations, by their fruits. You mean, strawberries or pears? No, not that kind of fruit. Mark and Dave dive in to what these are and what they mean. SHOW NOTES: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; a…
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E127: Regrets of the Dying. How different are these regrets for Believers?
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Mark and Dave look at the most common regrets that people have at the end of life; and how different are these regrets for Christians. We're not trying to bring you down, but we can learn from these people so that we might live a fuller life.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E126: Is "Salvation" in the Bible, the end game or is it the beginning? What are we called to do "POST SALVATION?"
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When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we begin a wonderful journey. The details of that journey depend on you, your gifts, and your calling. No two journeys are the same. But Mark and Dave will help you get started or maybe break out of the comfortable rut you may find yourself in. SHOW NOTES: For millennia, church goers have been taught that the onl…
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E125: Who is the Restrainer in the Bible?
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Mark and Dave discuss a 2,000 year old mystery that Paul wrote about to the Thessalonians. He mentions someone who restrains evil until he is taken out of the way. Who are the possible candidates for this restrainer? SHOW NOTES: “Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is r…
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E124: What did Christ mean when He said, "I'm coming SOON"
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One of the most popular topics in the Bible is end times, and the disciples ask Jesus, "When will this be?" In the series, Chosen, Jesus replies, "Soon." Mark and Dave dive into what this means. SHOW NOTES: Scholars have identified 1,845 references in the Old Testament alone, referencing Christs second coming. In fact, references to Christs second …
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E123: What should I do you ask? How about telling Jesus..."Put Me In Coach, I'm ready to play!"
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Dave is back and he is on fire. He responds to a listener question, "What do we do?" But first, we set the table by analyzing the powerful and emotional song, "Come Jesus Come" by Stephen Mcwhirter, and Daves response is not what we would expect. SHOW NOTES: Before we dive into how best to answer the question, "but what can I do" when faced with a …
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ODC has been asked, "What can we do?" in a world where common sense is circling the drain, where wrong is right, and people think men are girls? Mark expands on his philosophy on being personal and local, while tapping into resources with fortitude.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E121: Changed by Moral Dilemmas
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We start this episode with a moral dilemma that changed a young lady and serves as a parable for the dilemmas we recently faced. The question is.... have WE been changed?Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E120: The Prayer of Jabez
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If you ever feel like you want more, pray the prayer of Jabez. This short and overlooked prayer comes from brokenness and a desire to be more and do more for the Kingdom. Dave's personal testimony, after two job losses, demonstrates how God is for us, not against us. SHOW NOTES: (1 Chronicles 4:10) “Oh, that you would bless me indeed, (supernatural…
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E119: Wars of 2024 - God's in Control
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There are two sides in these Wars of 2024, and they are not nations; they are good and evil. Jesus and the disciples warned us to not be deceived about who is who. Whoever does evil is evil and "He who is not with Me," proclaims Jesus, "is against Me." God is in control and He sometimes uses evil to bring about His purpose, His judgement, and His p…
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E118: Wars of 2024 - Biblical Wars
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In this 4th installment on the 2024 Wars, Mark and Dave look at wars in the bible. Why is there so much war in the Old Testament? How does God see war? Then Mark ends with his take on whether the current Israeli/Hamas war is in the bible. SHOW NOTES: A biblical concordance offers over 400 references to war. Break these down, and they include exampl…
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E117: Wars of 2024 - Appeasement
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In Part 3 of this series, Mark and Dave talk about Appeasement. This is how we've given up ground over the last 90 years to Marxists and Progressives. From parenting to education to politics to corporations, we've appeased the boundaries until America's foundations were worn away. SHOW NOTES: Followup / last thought from last week. I believe the Co…
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E116: Wars of 2024 - How They Began
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In Part 2 of this series, Mark & Dave run thru' the wars in 2024, especially the cultural wars, and ask, "How did this happen?" After starting off so good, how did America lose our way and who is responsible? SHOW NOTES: The war (s) of 2024 are many: Political War Culture Wars Border Wars Drug Wars Human Trafficking / indentured slavery War against…
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E115: Wars of 2024, Part 1
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Last week's retaliation qualifies as the official start of another American war. This episode we will talk about that, but there are other wars we will also be discussing in this series. Keep tuning in every Monday and Friday. email us at ODC22@proton.me Check out our website for books we've reviewed and recommend at www.onedaycloser.biz…
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E114: Defiance in the Bible
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This is not about defying the Word of God, Mark and Dave are giving examples of bible characters who defied governing authority because the authorities were not with God. If you've ever wondered if we should just lay down and accept what an evil government mandates, think again. email us at ODC22@proton.me Check out our website for books we've revi…
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E113: Swamp Defied and Exposed
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After not talking about the news for a couple weeks, Mark and Dave discuss two bombs that dropped this week: The Constitutional Crisis over the Texas border verses the Feds and Kari Lake exposing the Arizona RNC chair on how back-room deals are made with politicians. email us at ODC22@proton.me Check out our website for books we've reviewed and rec…
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E112: Breaking the Spiral of Despair
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Mark and Dave review an article sent in by a listener about how young people can break the spiral of despair. The question is good. The intent is good. But the advice in the article is lacking. Our solutions are better. email us at ODC22@proton.me Check out our website for books we've reviewed and recommend at www.onedaycloser.biz…
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E111: New Believers Fast Track - Part 5: Tough Questions Answered
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The last in our New Believers “Next Steps” series, Mark and Dave answer the popular question, "If God is good, why is there suffering and why do bad things happen?" Then they share which stories are their favorites in the bible. If there are any other questions you would like us to tackle, email us at odc22@proton.me - you can be sure other people …
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E110: New Believers Fast Track - Part 4: How God Speaks
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Many common and challenging questions come to new believers. Today we tackle "What make the bible so special?" and "How does God speak to us?" There's a lot of good tips in this one, so take some notes. SHOW NOTES: Power Scriptures: by category [ PROMISES ] I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, …
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E109: New Believers Fast Track - Part 3: Immersion
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Tackling a few more questions for new believers, Mark shares how he immersed himself in learning about God when he was young in the faith and we give advice on denominations and what to look for in a church.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E108: New Believers Fast Track - Part 2: Resources
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Continuing with "What's next" after choosing to follow God, Mark and Dave share some resources to tap into, a couple stories on how God helped us in a time of need, and then some general advice on life and parenting. We've all struggled, so learn from our screwups.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E107: New Believers Fast Track Series - Huddle Up!
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Feeling the call to speak to some of the new young believers who are coming to faith in the revivals around the world, Mark and Dave will be providing some next steps in the pursuit of God. Really, once you make a decision, how do you begin? Tune in for some wisdom from two guys who've been around the block a few times. SHOW NOTES: Don't wait to fo…
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E106: By Love or Fear, Then We Serve
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Something new, something old; today we share a couple of clips from 2 preachers who are not afraid to warn us. Then Dave shares again his passion for Christians to get past the salvation stage. There is so much more to following God than knowing He loves you, and the world needs us to step up.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E105: Season 2 Ignition, Blastoff
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Starting Season 2, Mark and Dave highlight 2024 goals, request listener outreach to younger folks, and share topics of future shows. No matter what happens, 2024 will be a good year if we know who we belong to.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E104 2024 Predictions, MANA
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We made it thru' a rough year and now it's time to make our predictions for 2024. Frankly, Mark and Dave would be ecstatic if we could just Make America Normal Again. But there is still hope. The bible predicts a possible positive outlook of peace and safety before our King returns.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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Putting materialism aside, Mark and Dave, talk about the gifts we've been given and the gifts we can give. What's in your house? What's in your hand? What's in your account? What's in your heart? And how to leave a legacy.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E102 Update on Gender Ideology in Schools
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Erin Lee joins us again to give us her battle updates. She talks about her new movie and lawsuit to fight gender ideology in schools and restore parent's rights. She is exposing the evil agenda and giving us valuable resources for us to do the same. Become aware and step up to protect our children.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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The bible warns us many times to not be deceived, yet it is easier and easier for bad people to deceive us. Mark and Dave talk about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E100 Eric Metaxas - Spiral of Silence
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We continue with highlights from Eric's book, "Letter to the American Church." What is the Spiral of Silence? And what are we told NOT to do with our talents?Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E99 Eric Metaxas - Letters to Leaders
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Last year Eric Metaxas wrote a hard-hitting book chastising church leaders. Just as most German churches refused to stand against evil in 1933, so the Western churches are repeating history in the face of today's evil. We must stand, lest we repeat the horrors and shame of the holocaust.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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After a war update during the prisoner exchanges, where Dave explains some peculiar live footage, we decided to beat up the pastors a bit. We talk about why our pastors don't have a backbone; but that doesn't mean we can't grow one.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E97 Be Ready In Season and Out
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Due to Holiday celebrations, we are running a previous episode where we discuss some testimonies that demonstrate how God moves and how we should be ready in season and out of season to bring knowledge, hope, and good news.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E96 Thanksgiving Encouragement
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Leading into the holidays, Mark and Dave want to encourage everyone, that in spite of the trouble in the world, or the trouble in your life, God still reins. He is alive and well, and tho' things might seem like they are falling apart, they are actually falling in place, and the promised victory at the end will be far greater than our earthly strug…
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E95 The Peaceful Majority vs the Evil Plan
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Will the Peaceful Majority be irrelevant again, or not? The globalist/marxists have their evil plan and our victories are still too few. But regardless, God will continue to turn their evil plans for good by waking us up and calling His people to Himself.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E94 Dark Clouds on the Horizon
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It's time to just be direct and call it what it is... this is WW3. We have at least 6 battle groups fighting a proxy war with the support and backing of at least 7 countries, while confrontations and saber rattling are still escalating. On top of that protesters are trying to stop the annihilation of a terror group. Mark has a theory on why.…
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E93 How Radicals See the West
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Today we do a little maintenance on some details regarding war protests, then Dave shares his interesting research on how radical Muslims see the West and why it's so hard to reconcile.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E92 McCarthy's Sabatage. Israel Surrounded.
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Back on point, Mark and Dave are providing a Biblical perspective on news events. Gaetz exposes McCarthy's failed sabatage and the war in Israel expands; Israel is now surrounded.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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What's it take to be a Watchman as described in Ezekiel 33? There is much to sound the alarm on in these current times. Mark and Dave explore what this means. Then we wrap up the Harbinger series by noting some interesting dates that confirm God's providence.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E90 Jonathan Cahn, Harbingers 6-9
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We continue with the Harbingers (the warnings) that God gave Israel, and America, as Jonathan Cahn outlines the similarities and possibly the dire consequences.Mark & Dave tarafından oluşturuldu
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E89 Jonathan Cahn, Harbingers 1-5
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Given recent events in Israel, we thought we would talk about the Harbingers, or warnings, given in Isaiah 9:10, which Jonathan Cahn made famous in several books he wrote. This prophesy and warning was fulfilled twice; first by Israel, then by America; and just as Israel did not heed the warning, neither did we; and there are consequences.…
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