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We have been quite [[busy]], all of us. It is exhilarating to see your grasp of [[truth, beauty, and goodness]], to [[anticipate]] your eager [[hunger]] even before my arrival, by the very [[nature]] of your responses to the lessons. The [[thought]] processes which have taken place in your minds has up-stepped your own [[circuits]] such that your lives are more active today than they have been in quite some time, and I am proud to call you my [[students]], for the [[unity]] in your [[diversity]] is [[becoming]] firm and real.
 
We have been quite [[busy]], all of us. It is exhilarating to see your grasp of [[truth, beauty, and goodness]], to [[anticipate]] your eager [[hunger]] even before my arrival, by the very [[nature]] of your responses to the lessons. The [[thought]] processes which have taken place in your minds has up-stepped your own [[circuits]] such that your lives are more active today than they have been in quite some time, and I am proud to call you my [[students]], for the [[unity]] in your [[diversity]] is [[becoming]] firm and real.
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I am coming to depend on you as a [[family]] of believers, as a well-knit [[group]], rather than a conglomeration of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualist individualists]. As a result of your [[growth]], our growth, our developing [[friendship]], our developing friendship with God even, we have been able to delve into some substantial realms of thought and subsequent [[behavior]].
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I am coming to depend on you as a [[family]] of believers, as a well-knit [[group]], rather than a conglomeration of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualist individualists]. As a result of your [[growth]], our growth, our developing [[friendship]], our developing friendship with God even, we have been able to delve into some substantial realms of thought and subsequent [[behavior]].
    
I have heard [[testimony]] from virtually each of you recently that [[confirms]]/affirms your [[reality]] response to our gatherings. This is not to my credit, but to the credit of you, my students, for there is no [[growth]] without your willingness to grow; and although it is and has been a steady increase for you since your own [[decision]]-making [[process]] in the [[ascent]], it has been [[exciting]] for me, for us in the [[Teacher Corps]], to behold how firmly and finely you have responded to [[the Mission]] effort.
 
I have heard [[testimony]] from virtually each of you recently that [[confirms]]/affirms your [[reality]] response to our gatherings. This is not to my credit, but to the credit of you, my students, for there is no [[growth]] without your willingness to grow; and although it is and has been a steady increase for you since your own [[decision]]-making [[process]] in the [[ascent]], it has been [[exciting]] for me, for us in the [[Teacher Corps]], to behold how firmly and finely you have responded to [[the Mission]] effort.
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Elizabeth: I don't think I knew that I was supposed to DO anything until you started this course. I guess that sounds pretty bad, pretty stupid, for someone that considers herself as trying to be spiritual, but I didn't. I mean, I'm glad that I have a sort of a plan now, or something. I feel that I do.
 
Elizabeth: I don't think I knew that I was supposed to DO anything until you started this course. I guess that sounds pretty bad, pretty stupid, for someone that considers herself as trying to be spiritual, but I didn't. I mean, I'm glad that I have a sort of a plan now, or something. I feel that I do.
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TOMAS: I remind you that even the [[Bible]] has impressed people with the phrase "Faith without works is dead" [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_James#James_II] and I suppose I have simply taken that adage a degree further, but it is a natural off-shoot of [[sonship]] that you want to be of [[service]]. As a result of knowing [[the Father]] you want to [[share]] Him with others. This is a natural result of a true, real, personal, [[spiritual]] [[experience]].
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TOMAS: I remind you that even the [[Bible]] has impressed people with the phrase "Faith without works is dead" [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_James#James_II] and I suppose I have simply taken that adage a degree further, but it is a natural off-shoot of [[sonship]] that you want to be of [[service]]. As a result of knowing [[the Father]] you want to [[share]] Him with others. This is a natural result of a true, real, personal, [[spiritual]] [[experience]].
    
In an [[intellectual]] and [[academic]] [[appreciation]] of [[theology]] and [[religion]], it lacks that driving [[power]]. It may provide an intellectual [[understanding]], but it lacks the driving power that the living [[truth]] compels by its very [[nature]]. This is Living Love. It is a [[dynamic]] way of life. It is not just words and [[comprehensions]], but actual [[doing]], yes.
 
In an [[intellectual]] and [[academic]] [[appreciation]] of [[theology]] and [[religion]], it lacks that driving [[power]]. It may provide an intellectual [[understanding]], but it lacks the driving power that the living [[truth]] compels by its very [[nature]]. This is Living Love. It is a [[dynamic]] way of life. It is not just words and [[comprehensions]], but actual [[doing]], yes.
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TOMAS: That is the good news of [[the gospel]].
 
TOMAS: That is the good news of [[the gospel]].
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Elizabeth: There was a story about "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velveteen_Rabbit The Velveteen Rabbit]" . ..
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Elizabeth: There was a story about "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velveteen_Rabbit The Velveteen Rabbit]" . ..
    
TOMAS: A [[wonderful]] [[story]].
 
TOMAS: A [[wonderful]] [[story]].