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Contests Reveal Strength

If contests reveal great faith-work’s strength battles show discipline-ventures conquests expose character trials test virtues’ might values’ fortitude skills’ expertise talents’ worth for God... Win! When contest rules do stifle your life not bringing out your very best but nurturing the beast’s guts with self-glorying bouts midst spiritual angst burdening soul breaking heart, Trust God… Win*! *Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. August 15, 2018 4th place, "Monopoly" Premier Contest Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann; judged on 4/18/2020.

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Beata Agustin

Date: 2/5/2024 7:11:00 AM

*Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ. August 15, 2018 4th place, "Monopoly" Premier Contest Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann; judged on 4/18/2020.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/19/2020 10:14:00 AM

As always, Beata, your poetry is eloquently written. The two different sides to the same topic is brilliant. You must be an Aquarius, we tend to see both points of view.

John Watt

Date: 4/18/2020 12:04:00 PM

Beata, a nice examination of the two sides of our motivation to enter poetry contests. Well done and congratulations on your win! Grace and peace, John

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 4/18/2020 11:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in my contest. I like the shape and that you are taking the topic to a wider aspect. Kind wishes, Kai