Beatles the early years page 16

 Beatles the early years page 16 by ric gustafson

School was tough for George Harrison at the Liverpool Institute. He hated school. He just wanted to learn the minimum required. He rebelled by wearing a yellow waist coat under his blazer. He wore a school cap on his Elvis haircut.

Paul McCartney was now in the upper School at the Institute. John was still at the Quarry Bank. Both John and Paul were tired of being told what to do. Both lads were having a growing obsession with Elvis and Rock and Roll. George, Paul and Richy went to see the film ' Rock Around The Clock'. Teddy Boys used the movie and Rock and Roll as the music of violence.

To counter Rock and Roll, people sought out skiffle. The music was homemade and it was acoustic. It was cleaner. Lyrics were not suggestive. For handmade instruments, all you needed was a guitar, a washboard and a makeshift standup bass. 

Recording Manager George Martin signed Tommy Hicks and his skiffle group to his Parlophone label. It was called the ' Super Rhythm Style' label.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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names of Jesus: Lion of Judah

 names of Jesus: Lion of Judah by ric gustafson

The lineage of the Lion of Judah goes beyond David's line. David's line reaches back to the line of Judah. Revelation 5 says Look the Lion from the tribe of Judah. The Lion of Judah is worthy to open the scroll and it's seals. The Lion of Judah is thoughtful and thorough. The Lion of Judah is the rightful King. We need to honor him as such. The Lion of Judah is the true King. 

So who is the Lion of Judah?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Light of the World

 names of Jesus: Light of the World by ric gustafson

The Light of the World leads to life. John 8 says I am the Light of the World. When we follow the Light of the World, the closer we get to his eternal kingdom. There is always hope in the Light of the World. 

The Light of the World shines like a noon day sun. He shines as we follow him. He leads us into life with every step. All that he wants is that we walk in his ways. The Light of the World says follow me and you will never have to walk in darkness. 

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Life

 names of Jesus: Life by ric gustafson

Through Life, we enter into the presence of God the Father. Through Life, we receive eternal salvation. According to John 14, I am the way and the truth and the life. We walk in the light. He leads us into Life. According to John 11, I am the resurrection and the life. 

Life offers abundant and eternal life in his kingdom. Our bodies age, weaken and we get sick. Life is our healer. 

So who is Life?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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Ismay 2026 page 3

 Ismay 2026 page 3 by ric gustafson

When J Bruce Ismay heard Captain Smith give the order for the lifeboats to be prepared, he walked over to the starboard side of the huge liner. Starting at 12:05 pm on April 15 1912, Ismay began helping women and children get into Lifeboats 3,5,7 and 9. When 13 of the 16 standard lifeboats were away, Ismay walked over to one of the liner's canvas sided liferafts. This was Collapsible C. 

Ismay helped women and children get into the liferaft. The raft could hold only 47 people. Ismay helped 21 women and 14 young children get in. That was 35 passengers. Six crew members also got in. That became 41 people now on board. So who were the two men who got on board at the last minute?. It was determined that it was J Bruce Ismay and William E Carter.

So who was William E Carter?. He was an American polo playing millionaire. He was a member of the Philadelphia fast set. He had a Renault motor car in the hold of the huge liner.

It was hard to lower Collapsible C to the water. In charge of the canvas sided life raft was George Rowe. 

The boat did finally reach the water.

research help: ' The sinking of J Bruce Ismay' by Frances Wilson

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Locker 107 page 3

 Locker 107 page 3 by ric gustafson

Alison stared at her family's pictures. She missed her family so much.

Helene walked in holding an index card. " It's possible your great grandmother's locker has not been dismantled". She smiled. " Let's go take a look".

They walked through a side door. They entered a warehouse floor.

Helene stopped at a rusted door. The sign above read ' Employee Locker Room'.

They walked in. The locker room was in disarray. Some of the lockers had been dismantled.

Helene frowned. " They are in the process of dismantling all of these lockers".

Both women began looking at lockers that were still intact.

All of a sudden, Helene exclaimed out loud. " I don't believe it".

Alison ran over to her. " What's wrong?".

Helene looked at a rusted locker. She stared at the index card.

" It's still here".

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names of Jesus: Lawgiver

 names of Jesus: Lawgiver by ric gustafson

The Lawgiver is a righteous judge. Isaiah 33 says the Lord makes our laws. The Lawgiver is the only one who can save and destroy. We are not to judge our neighbor. The Lawgiver is the rule maker. What he says goes.

The Lawgiver says focus on what it means to love others well. Uplifting others, look for ways to serve. When we help those in need, we are putting love into action. The Lawgiver guides us with wisdom. The wisdom of the Lawgiver is rooted in love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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