... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 The Last Days—Time to Pierce the Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 The Dream Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3 Why Are Some Dreams Delayed in Coming to Pass? . . . . .35 4 Nightmares and Dirty Dreaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 5 False Prophets and False Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 6 The Psychic Voices Versus the Prophetic Visions . . . . . . . . 83 7 Can a Warning Dream Be Altered Through Prayer? . . . . . 99 8 Learning to Listen to Your Wife’s Warning Dreams . . . . .105 9 What It Means When Dreaming of a Departed Loved One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 10 The Law of the Double Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 11 Angel Appearances in Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 12 Why the Symbolism—Can’t God Make It Plain? . . . . . . . .159 13 Four Types of Spiritual Visions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 14 Dreams—Amazing Purpose for These Revelations . . . . . . 189 Conclusion: Dreams and Visions— God’s Voice of Intimacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Appendix: Detailed Biblical Symbolism in Dreams . . . . . .213 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 xi one the Last DaYs— time to Pierce the...
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...Death of the American Dream What is the “American Dream”? Does everybody have the same dream; does everybody want the same thing? Does everyone who tries for his or her dream achieve it? This unit we have read and discussed different literature that has dealt with aspects of the “American Dream”. Two of those texts that have had the most impact on me personally and my vision of my dream were “Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller and “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. These two pieces of literature deal with aspects of each of the main characters pursuit of what they feel is their “American Dream”. It’s safe to say that both of these depictions end in a sorrowful way; with both of the main characters realizing that their dream won’t be fulfilled. Both of these authors show how the typical American Dream of having wealth and glory won’t bring one true contentment; it is this aspect of the “American Dream” that both of the main characters of the stories strive to attain. It seems that with every greedy aspiration for the “American Dream” comes unfulfilled lives and missed experiences; for this is what happens to Dexter Green in “Winter Dreams” and Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman”. The two texts portray the false determinations and unrealistic visions that can plague a man or woman with a strong thirst for the “American Dream” and end up leading a person to the edge of destruction. This thirst for the “American Dream” can blind someone from recognizing...
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...the themes present in the text. "Of mice and men", by John Steinbeck is a classic novella with containing pages filled with awe-inspiring literature, that has brought smiles as well as tears to all of its readers. There are several cultural issues that Steinbeck incorporates into this text, using effective techniques and a very articulate writing style to make this novella one to be remembered long after the final pages have been read. The main cultural issues that evolve through the course of the novel include racism, alienation and the constantly evolving issue of hope. The main cultural issue that evolve during the course of the novella is discrimination and prejudice. There are three main people in the novella who are discriminated against in this text. They include Curley's wife, Lennie and Crooks. Crooks is an American African and because of his skin colour he is constantly discriminated against throughout the novella. As Lennie enters Cooks' room for the first time, he becomes very defensive as he says, "You got no right to come in my room. This here is my room. Nobody got any right in here but me". Lennie, as innocent as he is, does not know about racism and does not, through the entire novella understand or use racism against Crooks. Lennie, who does not know of racism, "smiled at helplessly in an attempt to make friends". Crooks realises that Lennie is mentally disabled and Crooks then tries to explain Lennie why others discriminate against him. He tells him, "Cause...
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...George, on the other hand, thinks of Lennie as a constant source of frustration. He has assumed responsibility for Lennie’s welfare and has, several times, been forced to run because of trouble Lennie has inadvertently caused. Life with Lennie is not easy. However, despite George’s frequent bouts of anger and frustration, and his long speeches about how much easier life would be without Lennie, George is clearly devoted to his friend. He flees from town to town not to escape the trouble Lennie has caused, but to protect Lennie from its consequences. The men are uncommonly united by their shared dream of a better life on a farm where they can “live off the fatta the lan’,” as Lennie puts it. George articulates this vision by repeatedly telling the “story” of the future farm to his companion. Lennie believes unquestioningly in their dream, and his faith enables the hardened, cynical George to imagine the possibility of this dream becoming reality. In fact, George’s belief in it depends upon Lennie, for as soon as Lennie dies, George’s hope for a brighter future disappears. 2. Discuss the ways in...
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...To survive in life a person needs to get a job. A job should be enjoyed, since spending countless hours doing something you do not enjoy doesn’t get you anywhere in life, except passed paying taxes. Children of all ages, places, and generations dream of what they are going to be when they grow up, dreams like firefighters, doctors, artists, and chefs. All children dream, but most dreams come short of coming true. In society today, many people's occupations are chosen not because they are following their dream, but because they need the money earned to survive, or they are not treated fairly in the job the desire. What makes finding a job that supports a family even harder is the gender pay gap, if you are a woman. This is because some bosses...
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...Analysis of Major Characters Lennie Although Lennie is among the principal characters in Of Mice and Men, he is perhaps the least dynamic. He undergoes no significant changes, development, or growth throughout the novel and remains exactly as the reader encounters him in the opening pages. Simply put, he loves to pet soft things, is blindly devoted to George and their vision of the farm, and possesses incredible physical strength. Nearly every scene in which Lennie appears confirms these and only these characteristics. Although Steinbeck’s insistent repetition of these characteristics makes Lennie a rather flat character, Lennie’s simplicity is central to Steinbeck’s conception of the novel. Of Mice and Men is a very short work that manages to build up an extremely powerful impact. Since the tragedy depends upon the outcome seeming to be inevitable, the reader must know from the start that Lennie is doomed, and must be sympathetic to him. Steinbeck achieves these two feats by creating a protagonist who earns the reader’s sympathy because of his utter helplessness in the face of the events that unfold. Lennie is totally defenseless. He cannot avoid the dangers presented by Curley, Curley’s wife, or the world at large. His innocence raises him to a standard of pure goodness that is more poetic and literary than realistic. His enthusiasm for the vision of their future farm proves contagious as he convinces George, Candy, Crooks, and the reader that such a paradise might be possible...
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...The American Dream of today is all about being given everything without working for it. However, during the 1900’s it was all about working hard. People packed up everything and moved for a chance at a better life. This was a great risk and negatively impacted many people. There wasn’t enough jobs so people became poor. Also, the living conditions were terrible because of how many people had moved to find a better life. In the story Of Mice and Men the author, John Steinbeck, shows the reader that everyone works hard for the American Dream of the 1930’s but it is rarely attainable. One way the American Dream is unattainable is how it is just a dream. For example, the dream that George and Lennie had of them owning their own land seemed like a possibility, but it was crushed when Lennie killed Curley’s wife. This shows how anything that a person does can ruin their chances of attaining their perfect life, or the American Dream. Another example is: “More than a dream of land or property or riches or even a house of one's own, George's vision encompasses a broader range of values—freedom, abundance, fairness, nature, and companionship—that are universally desired by the novel's characters, even if they too often remain tragically unfulfilled” (Zeitler). This shows that no matter how much someone...
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...* What is VMOSA? * Why should your organization use VMOSA? * When should you use VMOSA? Like everyone else, community organizers often dream about goals they would like to accomplish, such as an end to drug abuse; every child being wanted, cared for, and nurtured; a home for everyone; peace in our lifetime. These are just a few of many people's visions for our community. Unfortunately, like many individual dreams, we think these objectives are too lofty and unattainable to ever be realized. But, in fact, realizing these dreams is possible. Look, for example, at our global success in eradicating small pox, or how far we have come since the 1950s in the United States towards reaching racial and gender equality. As Henry David Thoreau said over a century ago, "If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; there is where they should be. Now, put foundations under them." Building foundations for your community dreams is what VMOSA, the strategic planning process that is the focus of this chapter, is all about. It's about groups of people deciding together what they want to accomplish, and how they are going to get there. What is VMOSA? One way to make that journey is through strategic planning, the process by which a group defines its own "VMOSA;" that is, its Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Action Plans. VMOSA is a practical planning process that can be used by any community organization or initiative. This comprehensive planning tool...
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...Ali Justice Ms. Thompson EN ACCEL 3-11 8 February 2015 Living Out the Dream Some people risk everything and leave everything behind to come live the “American dream”. In Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller he describes a character that has a distinctive vision of the American dream. Willy Loman struggles through life thinking that he just needs people to like him and make a lot of money to be successful. In “Death of a Traveling Salesman” by Eudora Welty R.J. Bowman is an average salesman. He is not happy with the life he lives, and dies lonely. Both these men eventually come to the conclusion that money cannot by happiness or love. It is great to be very passionate about your job, but if you do not have a family to share that with then what is the point? Willy...
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...Of Mice And Men In the masterful story Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck there is a looming theme of loneliness. This theme is told to you through the words and actions of the characters in the story . This story is told through two characters Lennie and George. The setting is 1930’s America. The story involves traveling ranch workers that live only for the one purpose to get paid and waste their money on a few drinks and some pleasure. These men are consumed with loneliness. The care for nothing but themselves. They are very unlike George and Lennie who have each other and a dream. Lennie is a big man with the brain of a child. Lennie never meant to hurt anybody but managed to get himself and his only true friend George into trouble. George is a small smart man who has known Lennie all his life and knows to well that Lennie could not survive on his own lets him travel with him as a favor too Lennie’s aunt Loneliness is defined as Without companions; lone. I will use this definition to describe different aspects of Steinbeck’s treatment of loneliness in this novel. Steinbeck’s use of loneliness is in this novel is very noticeable in some of the dialogue like when Lennie accidentally stumbles into Crook’s home in the stable and they talk. "You got George. You know he’s goin’ to come back. S’pose you didn’t have nobody. S’pose you couldn’t go to the bunk-house and play rummy ‘cause you was black...
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...‘precept upon precept’ and ‘line upon line’, ‘hare a little and there a little’ all apparent contradiction is dissolved, and a perfect harmony seen. God’s word is perfect. Those who teach principles contradicting the Bible are not better than the Bible; they are actually being inspired by Satan. God cannot contradict His word; see the story of the prophet in 1Kings 13:1-28. God communicates through the Bible. If He must send a prophet, the prophet cannot contradict the Bible. Again I say, if he contradicts the Bible, he is a false prophet. God has not sent Him. Christ has a message to the world, and He puts His Spirit in a person who communicates that message to the world. That is how it works. God communicates to the prophet in dreams and visions. That is the Spirit of Prophecy. In the last days, in connection with signs in the moon, sun and stars, the Spirit of Prophecy is to be seen (see Joel 2:28-32). It was fulfilled after the great Advent disappointment through Ellen Gould White. She ever exalted the Bible instead of...
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...The fiery furnace The flame from the oven shines on my face throughout the day while the smell of burning flesh invades my senses(nose). As the pile of bodies dissipates the smell of burning flesh elevates. The bodies speed by me as I throw them in the oven; I try not to look at their faces. Men, women, children and babies: the process is indiscriminate. Any body that's in the pile is a body that belongs in the oven. The occasional glimpse of a familiar face: a neighbor, a co-worker and even my own family members. But there is no time to feel remorse. There is no time to slowdown. My life is Groundhog Day and there is no way to escape. When the moon shines through a window the once body covered floor can be seen. My section of the body piles has been burned. Teeth and bone pieces can be seen in the huge ash pile. I try to rid the visions from my eyes. I try to drown out the voices in my head asking: how can you be so self-controlled, stoic and apathetic while throwing human beings into a fiery furnace? How does it feel to be one of the lucky strong men chosen to lift the dead bodies and toss them into the fire?...
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...Dream Author: O Henry [This was the last work of O. Henry. The Cosmopolitan Magazine had ordered it from him and, after his death, the unfinished manuscript was found in his room, on his dusty desk. The story as it here appears was published in the Cosmopolitan for September, 1910.] MURRAY dreamed a dream. Both psychology and science grope when they would explain to us the strange adventures of our immaterial selves when wandering in the realm of "Death's twin brother, Sleep." This story will not attempt to be illuminative; it is no more than a record of Murray's dream. One of the most puzzling phases of that strange waking sleep is that dreams which seem to cover months or even years may take place within a few seconds or minutes. Murray was waiting in his cell in the ward of the condemned. An electric arc light in the ceiling of the corridor shone brightly upon his table. On a sheet of white paper an ant crawled wildly here and there as Murray blocked its way with an envelope. The electrocution was set for eight o'clock in the evening. Murray smiled at the antics of the wisest of insects. There were seven other condemned men in the chamber. Since he had been there Murray had seen three taken out to their fate; one gone mad and fighting like a wolf caught in a trap; one, no less mad, offering up a sanctimonious lip-service to Heaven; the third, a weakling, collapsed and strapped to a board. He wondered with what credit to himself his own...
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...Entrepreneurial Leadership Contemporary Business, BUS 508 July 17, 2011 Entrepreneurial Leadership Discuss the common elements described in the theories/philosophies of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker including how their principles/strategies relate to the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership presented in Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership in today’s Dynamic Markets. Knowing what it takes to become an entrepreneur and establish a successful and thriving business is not easy. Entrepreneurs are risk takers and they understand that no matter how small or large the venture there must be a strategy and a business plan in place in order to operate a profitable business. In order to accomplish this there are particular leadership skills, practices, and principles that are required. Social ecologist Peter Drucker, Former AOL CEO and Chairman Steve Case, and leadership scholar James Kouzes each have a different set of common elements, however, they all share similar principles, philosophies, and strategies that define what is expected of an entrepreneur and the relationship between their philosophies and the new era and definition of entrepreneurial leadership. Former AOL CEO and Chairman Steve Case based his philosophy on the 3P’s “People, Passion, and Perseverance”. In the video Steve Case described the realization that the technology industry was out of touch with the people by making technology too complicated to use and that consumers wanted simplicity in technology...
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...Ciravolo in 2000, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars (DRG) has positively influenced the lives of girls and women worldwide. Based on Ciravolo’s personal dream and aspiration that all females should be presented with the same privileges and opportunities as men, DRG was founded with the goal of empowering females in the music industry (DRG, 2018). This vision, coupled with the innovative use of lightweight materials and slimmer designs, carved DRG’s distinctive niche within the manufacturing and production of guitars for females in the music industry. In order to continue DRG’s profitability, a concise background and financial assessment of the...
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