The UNKNOWN Knows All

By Curtis aEURoeParableaEUR McLaurin

Have you ever opened the Bible and thought, Who am I reading about? or What is it trying to say? Or have you sat in church, heard a sermon, and then pondered, What was that all about? or better yet, Who was that all about? Maybe you had a close friend, family member, or relative talk about a certain passage in the Bible and thought, Why have I never seen that or heard that? leaving you in an unknown state. You are not alone. This is a common question asked by many seasoned Christians and first-time churchgoers.

The Unknown Knows All is a collection of poetry pieces written by Curtis "Parable" McLaurin, who has degrees in psychology and theology. This book is a play on words, masterly crafted to showcase the deity, grace, and power of a loving God with subtleties of humor and provoking thoughts that tear down the veils of denominational differences, showing that diversity is the key to unlocking inclusion.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 29, 2023
• ISBN: 9798889433217

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The UNKNOWN Knows All

Curtis aEURoeParableaEUR McLaurin

ISBN 979-8-88943-320-0 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-89243-127-9 (hardcover)

ISBN 979-8-88943-321-7 (digital)

Copyright © 2023 by Curtis Parable McLaurin

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Perfection in Print

Plagiarism

Protecting the Innocent

The Cost of Silence

Irrelevance That Matters

Simple Complexity

Foreign Confusion

Affirmation of Information

Educated Nonscience

Broken Toy

Wisdumb

Sounds of Old Souls

Chapter 2

Promises of Peacefulness

I Am I

The Unknown Knew

Missed Directions

The Point

The Gift of Sitting

Soul Music

Window Dressing

Libraries in a Book

Preparation for the Destination

Inspiration

Moving Moment

Butterfly Wishes

Returning Forward

Falling into Success

Forgiving for Forgiveness

Life of Death

Dark Souls

Struggle

Now You Know

Great Escape

Chapter 3

Pretentiousness Leads to Purposelessness

Enlightened Darkness

Inadequate Judges

Stood Up

Servanthood

Samaritan

Broken Covenant

Master Servant

Break in Transmission

Cheap Love

Conscious Disconnect

Hostile Peace

About the Author

Chapter 1

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Perfection in Print

The common argument and slander of the English language involve the words Your using, or is it misplacing You're words, and while we are at it, maybe Yore wrong about the two aforementioned—same sound, different meanings, and commonly misplaced.

Text in context is a common phrase uttered in the hallways of seminaries. To misinterpret text is to dilute the intent of the message of the original author. My intent is not to take away from nor replace the very scriptures that breathe life into me when I was lost.

This book is a simple play on words strictly for enjoyment, designed to provoke thoughts and questions, which will lead you to search for the truth in the Bible.

My hope and prayer are that through these pieces of poetry, a smile will be placed on your face even if for just a moment.

Plagiarism

[ˈplā-jə-ˌri-zəm]

noun

God spoke it, the inspired (i.e., the prophets, apostles, and disciples) wrote it, you quoted it, and now you want to take the credit for being wise without acknowledging the original Author and Text.

You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you. (Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV)

I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God