In this panoramic book of 338 pages, nearly 200 inspiring narratives of persons, places, institutions, and all things beautiful, as well as more than 150 pictures---as a 'mini' historian, geographer, composer, photographer, and storyteller---I tried my best to discuss the meanings of them all from my own perspective. On many if not all occasions, these presentations may mirror some truth about the former, but they are entirely my own approach. At the same time, some people or their guardians volunteered their time helping me make each page of this book remarkable through their respective reminiscences. References are cited in each page where applicable.Since the beginning of time as it relates to human history and in his or her relationship with his or her Spirit Creator, the names of persons, places, institutions, and things has fundamental meanings throughout their lives and existence, and served and continues to serve their purposes until today.From the biblical account of the creation of the spirit angels, we learn the meanings of their names of some of them. Lucifer, then the leader of angelic beings in heaven, meant that he was light-bringing or the morning star (see Isaiah 14:12). Lucifer was also created as the seal of full measure, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. He was perfect in his ways from the day he was created, until unrighteousness was found in him. By the abundance of his commerce, his insides were filled with violence, and he has sinned. Therefore, God cast him out as profane from God's mountain and into the ground (see Ezekiel 28:12-16). When this happened, he became Satan, the devil, serpent, dragon, deceiver, or God's adversary (Genesis 3; Ephesians 6:11-13; 1 Peter 5:8). Lucifer was replaced by Archangel Michael, or Prince of the Heavenly Army. Michael means "Who is like God?" (see Revelation 12:7-11).The Lord God Himself is known throughout ancient history as I AM WHO I AM (translated YAHWEH), meaning that He always existed and present everywhere, and He is sovereign of all things and of all beings, as well.
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