God Reflections: Hebrews 11

 God Reflections: Hebrews 11 by ric gustafson

Do you believe that God created everthing?. You could have a traditional religious viewpoint and say yes. Or you can have a dominant scientific viewpoint and say no way. Either viewpoint involves faith. Genesis 1 says in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. But what if our faith is based on our own limited observation and interpretation?. Those who reject God use unreliable confidence. As Christians, our faith is based on what the Creator declares in his Word. We accept God's Word by faith.

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

research help: ' Our daily times with God' by Discovery House Publishers

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God Reflections: Psalm 8

 God Reflections: Psalm 8 by ric gustafson

Because of doing a job right, some people get a good reputation. Because of the quality of their work, the person has made a name for himself. 

God is like that. Look what God's workmanship has done. God made the planets and the stars. God made the seas and the animal world. God made man. Crowned with glory and honor. Made a little lower than the angels. Has been given authority over all creation. 

We need to praise God. Psalm 8 says our Lord how excellent is your name in all the earth. We need to magnify God. We need to exalt God. Why?. Because God is the one who made us and crowned us with glory and honor.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Our daily times with God' by Discovery House Publishers

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 8

H P and the Deathly Hallows page 8 by ric gustafson

Harry Potter watched as the Dursley's car left the driveway. He walked over and picked up Hedwig's cage. He also picked up his Firebolt and his rucksack. He walked downstairs. He put the items at the foot of the stairs. He looked around. Harry knew he was leaving the house for the last time.

From the kitchen, Harry looked out the kitchen window into the back garden. He heard a noise in the distance. Out of the darkness came an enourmous motorbike. It had a black sidecar. He burst through the back door. It was Harry's friend Hagrid.

" All right Harry". He smiled. " Ready for the off?".

" Of course". Harry heard another noise. He walked over to the kitchen window. He looked out. He noticed several brooms and 2 black winged horses.

Harry turned. " Hagrid, who else is coming?".

Hagrid grinned. He opened the kitchen door. 

In walked in Harry's friends, Ron, Hermione, Fred, George, Bill, Mr Weasley, Mad Eye, Tonks, Lupin, Fleur and Kingsley. Lastly, Harry's friend Moody came in.

" Everyone sit down". Moody said loudly. " We need to plan Harry's escape".

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

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God Reflections: Genesis 1

God Reflections: Genesis 1 by ric gustafson

There is somebody deep in the universe who has absolute power. Deep in the universe this person resides at an unknown address. How do we know this person has absolute power?. This person created the universe. 

Genesis 1 says that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God created everything. He spared no detail. God saw everything that he had made. God said it was very good.

Even though sin spoiled God's handiwork, God's power still reigns.

Later, God became man. He died. He was resurrected. This act brought creation full circle to it's life giving essence. It shows that God has the power to deliver from death. God's power reigns.

research help: ' Our daily times with God' by Discovery House Publishers

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Beatles Anthology page 15

 Beatles Anthology page 15 by ric gustafson

My name is Ringo Starr

When I was 12, I started at Dingle Vale Secondary Modern School. I had to walk 30 minutes to get there. I would usually walk through Princes Park or down Park Road.

At 11, my stepfather came into the picture. His name was Harry. My Mum loved him. So did I. He was a painter and a decorator. At 13, Mum wanted to marry Harry. How could I say no.

At 13, I got pleurisy. I had bad lungs. When the bad lungs became tuberculosis, I was put into a hospital for a year. The nurses would bring toy instruments around to keep us occupied. That was when I started banging on a toy drum.

After 13, I left school for good. My first proper job was a messenger on the railways. I was there only 5 weeks. Then I worked on a pleasure steamer. In 1956 or 57, I did not want to be called up to the army. I became an apprentice engineer. The firm was H Hunt and Son.

research help: ' Beatles Anthology' by the Beatles

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God page 2

 God page 2 by ric gustafson

It is not a simple task to understand God. Because our awesome God has overwhelming majesty. How can I a mere man try to describe the God of the universe. God is all powerful, holy and righteous. God wants us to know him. God came down in our limited form as a human. God was born as a baby in a manger in a small village called Bethlehem. This was God's love to us because he desires for us to know him.

What prevents us from getting to know God better. Can we trust God completely?. God has provided us a way to understand him more. It is his love. The Holy Spirit is here to reveal to us our Creator and Savior. An intimate walk with God will produce joy in our life. 

To describe what God can do in your life, let us look at a man named John Newton. Newton's mother was a Christian. Newton's father was an English sea captain. Newton joined the British Royal Navy. But he was discharged because of unruly behavior. Newton moved to Africa and worked for a slave trader. Eventually, Newton became a captain of a slave ship. 

On one voyage, there was a fierce storm. Fearing for his life, Newton surrendered his life to God. Knowing slavery was wrong, he began to crusade against it. Newton became a minister. Because now he knew God, Newton penned one of the greatest hymns of all time.

The hymn is called ' Amazing Grace'.

Only God can change a slave trader to a minister.

research help: ' God' by Bill Bright

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the Lusitania miracle page 1

the Lusitania miracle page 1 by ric gustafson

a work in progress

I stood on Cunard Pier 54. It was a wet Saturday spring morning. I was watching the chaos going on before me. The pier was alive with passengers, crew and Cunard Company personnel. As I stared at the large black and white ship, I could sense someone was standing next to me. I turned. It was an older gentleman. He was holding that day's edition of the New York newspaper ' World'. He frowned as he pointed at the Lusitania.

" So you are going to be a passenger on this huge ship?".

I smiled back. " I am". 

The gentleman opened the newspaper. " Did you read the notice on page 5?".

" I did". I frowned at the notice. " I need to get to Liverpool as soon as possible".

He began to walk away. " I will pray for you and the ship".

research help: ' A Crown of Stars' by Shana Abe

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