God Reflections: I Peter 3

 God Reflections: I Peter 3 by ric gustafson

Nobody loves to suffer. Nobody wants the misery. I Peter 3 talks about to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. The roads of suffering are horrid. Grief, fear and disappointment can make people disillusioned and bitter. You can feel cheated and think life is totally unfair.

Jesus never did one thing wrong. Yet he suffered more than anyone else in history. Jesus took upon himself all of our shame. He took the blame of all humanity. 

The truth is that Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Mini Devotions to refresh your heart' by Christian Art Publishers

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

God Reflections: Proverbs 27

 God Reflections: Proverbs 27 by ric gustafson

Nobody knows how long you will be on this sinful earth. Proverbs 27 says don't brag about tomorrow. Proverbs 27 also says you don't know what the day will bring. God does not want us to worry about today. God does not want us to worry about tomorrow. God does not want us to worry. God wants us to stay humble. We need to be thankful for today. This moment is all we have. We need to be grateful. 

There are no guarantees in this broken world. God loves us today and tommorow.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Mini Devotions to refresh your heart' by Christian Art Publishers

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

the Nine page 12

 the Nine page 12 by ric gustafson

On Sept 18 2020, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died from pancreatic cancer. She was 87. For Liberals, it was a crushing blow. Ginsburg was beloved by advocates of abortion and other feminist causes.

Trump's nominee to replace Ginsburg was Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett was a highly respected law professor at Notre Dame. She was considered an expert on Federal courts, constitutional law and statutory interpretation. The Senate confirmed Barrett on Oct 26 2020. Senator McConnell had pushed Barrett's confirmation through.

During a typical case, The Supreme Court usually allowed 1 hour for oral arguments. Lawyers from each side had 30 minutes to make their case. During the Covid pandemic, oral arguments were conducted by streaming and teleconference.

research help: ' Alito' by Mollie Hemingway

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

H P and the Deathly Hallows page 7

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 7 by ric gustafson

Dudley sighed. " I'm going with the Order people".

Harry grinned. " Dudley, now you are talking sense".

Uncle Vernon pointed at the TV.

Harry pointed at the TV. " Everything bad that is happening is because of Voldemort". He frowned. " Voldemort will be looking for you".

The doorbell rang. A small man in a top hat entered. " Harry Potter". He smiled. " An honor as ever".

" Dedalus, this is my Aunt, Uncle and Cousin".

" Good day to you relatives of Harry Potter". He took a pocket watch out of his waistcoat. " Did Harry explain the plan?".

Uncle Vernon frowned. " Not really".

" We will be leaving before Harry".

" And then?" exclaimed Dudley.

" We will be escorting the three of you to a safe location".

research help: ' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' by J K Rowling

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

God Reflections: Proverbs 26

God Reflections: Proverbs 26 by ric gustafson

Stress is a part of our lives. Sooner or later, we must learn to manage it. If it involves tricks and tools, we must do it. We must use stress in a positive way. Deadlines and drawbacks can hold us back. 

Sometimes when we have stress, we just want it to go away. Then stress waits for us. 

And not only stress comes but also fear, depression and anxiety. God says do not ignore stress. God says to us give me your stress I will take it away from you. That is a promise he gives to us.

Why?. Because God loves you more than anything else.

research help: ' Mini Devotions to refresh your heart' by Chrstian Art Publishers

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

God Reflections: John 16

 God Reflections: John 16 by ric gustafson

Life is complicated. Lose your job, lose a loved one, lose your car keys something always happens. Jesus tells us in John 16, trouble will happen. Complications in this life will feel it is beyond our power to manage. 

When troubles and storms come into our lives, Jesus says take heart. We can't know what's coming and can't always control it. Jesus knows we can make a good choice in those events. We can trust Jesus. In John 16, Jesus says I have overcome the world. We can trust Jesus. Why?. Because he has overcome the world.

research help: ' Mini Devotions to refresh your heart' by Christian Art Publishers

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

Red Riding Hood page 2

 Red Riding Hood page 2 by ric gustafson

As Violet reached her grandmother's cottage front door, she thought about Robert Mercer. Robert's father was a landowner who lived on the other side of the stream. Violet did not like him. He did not want to directly want to talk to her. He said he loved Violet. He did not show it. Her mother wanted her to marry Robert Mercer. She did not.

" Grandmother, it's me Violet" Violet exclaimed loudly as she entered the cottage.

Her grandmother walked over, kissed her cheek and gave her a big hug. " I was wishing for a visit from you".

Violet gave her grandmother the basket. " I brought you some bread, cake and cheese".

" Thank you my sweet Violet". She gave her another hug. " Your red riding cloak goes with your dark brown hair".

" Are you feeling ok Grandmother?".

" Physically yes, money wise no".

" What happened?".

" Brigands came and took all my money".

research help: ' Cloak of Scarlet' by Melanie Dickerson

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric