U-505 page 25

 U-505 page 25 by ric gustafson

Kapitanleutnant Harold Lange knew U-505 was low on fuel. The boat has also been having problems with their storage batteries. The crew of U-505 had been dealing with massive heat inside the boat itself. Lange also knew a hunter killer Task Force was hot on the boat's tail. 

On June 3 1944, Lange knew he had no other choice. He ordered the water tanks blown. U-505 rises to the surface. Lange opened the hatch. He climbed the conning tower ladder. Lange smiled. The sky was sunny, there were no clouds and there were no planes in the sky. Lange was hoping the boat could stay on the surface long enough to recharge his boat's depleted batteries.

U-505 began a course due north along the west coast of Africa. Lange did not know that Task Group 22.3 led by Gallery was heading south toward his boat.

Gallery was hoping Sunday June 4 1944 was going to be a good day.

research help: ' Codename Nemo' by Charles Lachman

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names of Jesus: Advocate

 names of God: Advocate by ric gustafson

There is someone who prays on our behalf before the Father in heaven. He pleads our case. So he is our advocate. We need someone beside us to help, defend and intercede for us. 

This Advocate stands before the Father on our behalf. When we mess up, this advocate sees us as we are. Not what others say we are. God has mercy on his children. God does not abandon us. The Advocate will not abandon us. The Advocate will never fail us in mercy, grace and compassion. 

So who is the Advocate?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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King of the Night page 9

 King of the Night page 9 by ric gustafson

My name is Howard Smith. Johnny Carson was my friend.

I enjoyed small talk and dinner with John Carson.

" Do you play golf?".

" I'm not much of a golfer". John's voice hesitated. " I do love to play tennis".

" Where do you play?".

" I usually play at Pepperdine University".

I smiled. " I heard you bought the home four doors down from me". 

" Yes".

" I have a tennis court at home". I smiled. " If you would like to play, give me a call".

I got a call the next morning.

" Hey, this is John Carson". His voice hesitated. " We met last night".

" That's right at the party".

" Hey Howard good morning". His voice hesitated again. " Wanna play today?".

" Sure, come on over".

John came over. We agreed to play for fun.

" Howard, my friends call me John".

research help: ' My friend Johnny' by Howard Smith and Eli Gonzalez

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U-505 page 24

U-505 page 24 by ric gustafson

Commander Kenneth Knowles gave Gallery more good news. A U-boat anti submarine intelligence F21 had been tracking for weeks was heading in the same direction as Task Group 22.3. According to Knowles, nicknamed the Soothsayer, the U-boat was heading for Gallery's baby flattop.

Gallery orders the Task Groups five destroyer escorts to conserve fuel and operate at half capacity. There was radar contact possibly from a U-boat on June 2 and 3. Then the contact was lost.

Earl Trosino explained to Gallery that they must return to Casablanca to refuel. Gallery requested 24 hours to find the U-boat. If not, Gallery will go with Trosino's recommendation.

Gallery orders his Task Force to turn south and patrol the ocean from the night before. Gallery knew it was a big gamble. Either he finds that U-boat within 24 hours or they run out of fuel.

research help: ' Codename Nemo' by Charles Lachman

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names of Jesus: the Last Adam

names of Jesus: the Last Adam by ric gustafson

According to I Corinthians 15:45, the Last Adam became a life giving spirit. Who is the Last Adam?. The Last Adam is the fullfillment of everlasting life. The Last Adam is fully human. The Last Adam is also fully God. The Last Adam gives willing hearts the life giving Spirit.

The Last Adam is the way, the truth and the life. The Last Adam is the beginning of the new creation. In the Last Adam, we are made complete and new. 

So who is the Last Adam?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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Beatles the early years page 12

Beatles the early years page 12 by ric gustafson

George Harrison left Dovedale Road School. He started at the Liverpool Institute on Sept 8 1954. George's new friend at school was Arthur Kelly. The two became really good friends. George did not enjoy going to the Liverpool Institute. He was always late and used his fists a lot.

Paul McCartney was now in his second year at the Institute. George was already a smoker. Paul had not started yet at 13. A paper called ' New Musical Express' started in November 1952. It became known as the NME.

A week before Christmas 1954, a song exploded on the charts. The group was Bill Haley and his Comets. The song was ' Shake Rattle and Roll'. Another of Haley's songs ' Rock Around the Clock' was used heavily in a movie called ' Blackboard Jungle'. In the summer of 1955, the song was number 1 for 8 weeks in the US. 

Things were still looking bleak for Richy Starkey. He was still at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital. But he was still content banging the hospital's toy drum. 

Tragedy struck John Lennon on Saturday June 4 1955. John's Uncle George died. He was 52.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn 

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Proverbs: Proverbs 2:10

 Proverbs: Proverbs 2:10 by ric gustafson

Sin can make people blind to the effects of their actions. We can choose to compromise our standards. we can choose to go against God's heart and refuse to correct it. When we do this, we lessen our ears to hear God's wisdom. When we stumble, we need to turn to God.

God blesses the humble. Because they are teachable. A humble heart can admit wrong and correct it. We can rejoice that we depend on God. Only true knowledge comes from God. 

God will give us wisdom. That wisdom leads to life.

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

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