Proverbs: Proverbs 1:10

 Proverbs: Proverbs 1:10 by ric gustafson

Satan wants us to not follow God. Satan tries to lead us into sin. God says do not listen or follow Satan. God says to us follow me above all else. Some people do not have our best interest at heart. 

Like a shepherd guarding sheep, God says listen for my voice. 

We are God's children. God wants to mature in his Word. Studying God's Word leads to life and goodness. Satan knows it's easy to stray off of God's path. God will lead you. Stay on his path.

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the Firm page 20

 the Firm page 20 by ric gustafson

Oliver walked into DeVasher's office. DeVasher smiled. " We found Ray McDeere".

" Where?" replied Oliver.

" Brushy Mountain State Prison".

Oliver scratched his chin. " Tell me about him?".

" Raymond McDeere 31 no family dishonorable discharge from the Army".

" How did you find him?".

" Mitch visited him yesterday".

" On another note". Oliver frowned. " Has Mitch mentioned the FBI to his wife?".

" No".

" Good". Oliver smiled. " I knew he wouldn't".

" Oliver, I think Mitch is ready to go to Grand Cayman with Avery".

" You think he's ready".

DeVasher thought for a moment. " I think so".

" I'll arrange it".

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Proverbs: Proverbs 1: 8-9

 Proverbs: Proverbs 1: 8-9 by ric gustafson

When discipline is abusive, it can lead to a misunderstanding. Loving parents correct their children. God's discipline is laced with kindness. God only wants his best for his children. As God's children, we need his correction and guidance. When we heed God's discipline, our lives will change. 

Maybe we did not have great earthly parents. We have a heavenly Father who loves us and tries to lead us down the right path. 

We will walk in wisdom when we do not despise God's hand of correction. Sometimes life lessons are heard to learn and feel harsh. But if we are teachable, we will reap God's blessings.

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William Jefferson Clinton page 1

William Jefferson Clinton page 1 by ric gustafson

My name is Bill Clinton.

I was born on Aug 19 1946. I was born in Hope Arkansas. Hope is located in Southwest Arkansas 33 miles from the Texas border. My father was William Jefferson Blythe Jr. He met my mother in 1943 when she was a nurse in Shreveport Louisiana. She was training to be a nurse. They married after dating for just two months.

My father went to war. He repaired jeeps and tanks. After the war, my father came back to Hope Arkansas to get my mother. They moved to Chicago. My father got his old job back at the Manbee Equipment Company. They bought a house in Forest Park. My mother, pregnant with me, decided to stay in Hope until the house was ready. When Dad drove back to Hope to pick up my mother on May 17 1946, my father was in a car accident. He died at age 28.

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closer to God: Matthew 19:26

 closer to God: Matthew 19:26 by ric gustafson

Many people want to get to point Z and not thinking about point A to Z. Many people do not know what their gifts are. Many people do not know what God has called them to do in this short life. People are afraid to step out in fear of failing and making mistakes.

Matthew 19 says all things are possible with God. Everyone has undeveloped potential. God says step out in faith. Believe that in God, nothing is impossible. 

Satan wants us to think that we have no potential or future in God. But God tells us different. We do have potential. We can make a difference for God. God says step out and be bold.

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the Firm page 19

 the Firm page 19 by ric gustafson

Avery, Royce McKnight, Oliver Lambert, Harold O'Kane and Nathan Locke were nervously sitting around a small conference table. Mitch walked in.

" Have a seat Mitch". Nathan frowned. " Tell us everything".

" I was eating lunch at Lansky's Deli yesterday". Mitch's voice hesitated. " He walked up and sat down at my table".

Locke stared at Mitch. " Had you seen this man before?".

" No". Mitch stared at Locke. " He showed me a badge he said his name was Special Agent Wayne Tarrance FBI".

" What did he ask you?".

" Even though it was only a five minute conversation". Mitch hesitated. " Two things he said really bothered me".

" And what are those?" replied Locke.

" He warned me not to trust anyone". Mitch stared at Locke. " He also told me the deaths of Kozinski and Hodge were not accidents".

" Mitch, we have had trouble with the FBI and the IRS before".

" Why?".

" Mitch, we have been slugging it out with the FBI and the IRS in tax litigation for the past 20 years".

Mitch grinned finally. " That makes sense".

Locke stared at Mitch. " Just let us know if it happens again".

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Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7 by ric gustafson

Proverbs 1:7 starts with the fear of the Lord. What is the fear of the Lord?. God does not want us to hide from him like Adam and Eve. God wants us to worship and obey him. God is King of the universe. God is worthy of our respect and honor.

Sin is direct disobedience against God. Sin carries consequences. God is merciful. God wants to liberate us from our sins. You need a willing and repentant heart to have holy fear. 

When we fear God, we can understand how great he is. God loves us very much.

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