the Nine page 9

 the Nine page 9 by ric gustafson

In the fall of 1950 after her mother's death, Ruth Bader's father drives her to Cornell University. Ruth had been awarded a full scholarship. Ruth's major was government. Professor Cushman encouraged Ruth to go to law school. Cushman hired Ruth to be his research assistant. Ruth's first assignment was to research Senator Joseph McCarthy and his assault on civil liberties.

Ruth's first published legal argument was to the editor of the Cornell Daily Sun. The argument dealt with the regulation of wiretapping to be left to Congress. Law students cited a Supreme Court case. It was Olmstead vs United States. 

In her first year at Cornell, Ruth met a sophmore boy. Marty Ginsburg was 18. To Ruth, he was handsome, brash and brilliant.

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words of Jesus: yes or no

 words of Jesus: yes or no by ric gustafson

There is power in honesty. We must say what we mean. Then we must follow through on what we say. Matthew 5 talks about being true to our word. To Jesus, it is better to be true to our word.

Jesus knows the power of a promise. Jesus wants us to be clear about what we can and can't do. Jesus's teachings are based on goodness, truth and kindness. Jesus loves us more than anything else.

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

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the miracle on Titanic page 9

 the miracle on Titanic page 9

" Why don't we try the Parisian Cafe for a bite to eat". David pointed. They were walking back from the deck. He was studying a brochure of all that the great ship offered." It 's supposed to be just like you are actually eating at a Paris Cafe".

" Ok" Camille replied. They walked a short distance and found it. " It does look like a Paris Cafe". 

They sat down in some wicker furniture. An actual French waiter walked over and took their order.

David observed silk ferns up the lattice work. They waited for their order.

The food arrived. As they ate, they listened to a string trio from the reception room next door.

Then David noticed the young woman he had seen earlier. She was sitting on the other side of the room. She smiled at him. He decided right then to introduce himself.

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the miracle on Titanic page 8

 the miracle on Titanic page 8 by ric gustafson

David and his mother stood on the deck. They heard the huge propellers begin to turn. Each measured over 16 feet. They churned up the water as the huge liner came up to two small liners that were moored nearby.

One of the two small ships was named the ' New York'. It bobbed up and down due to the large swell from the Titanic. The small liner's ropes that kept her secured snapped. The small liner began to drift toward the Titanic.

Captain Smith saw in horror what might happen. He threw the massive engines into reverse. A tug threw a line onto the small ship. It stopped it. The huge liner barely missed being hit by the small ship. 

Fourth Officer Boxhall swung the wheel hard to port.

Captain Smith put a hand on the young officer's shoulder. " That was very close Mr Boxhall".

Officer Lightoller smiled at the young officer. " That was very good steering Mr Boxhall".

" Aye Sir". He grinned as he swung the wheel back to starboard.

Captain Smith smiled. " All ahead slow Mr Boxhall".

Officer Boxhall grinned. " All ahead slow".

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U-505 page 33

 U-505 page 33 by ric gustafson

David orders everyone out of the submarine. Pickels quietly looks around for souvenirs. Hohne informs the USS Pillsbury that the U-505 will have to be towed. 

The USS Chatelain stops next to the German raft. Officers and sailors of the U-505 are rescued. Skipper Harald Lamge and Paul Meyer are treated for their wounds. They are happy. For them, the war is over. Gallery finds out the submarine is the U-505 and that Harald Lange is the skipper.

Gallery orders Commander Earl Trosino and Lieutenant Deward Hampton to take a boarding party and do whatever they have to do. The U-505 must be towed to a naval base. 

Shortly, two whaleboats led by the two American officers head toward the U-505.

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words of Jesus: such great faith

words of Jesus: such great faith by ric gustafson

We do not need a legacy of being a Christian or a lifetime of understanding. We just need to believe in Jesus and take him at his word. Luke 7 talks about a story. It is the story of Jesus and a Roman captain. It is a story of remarkable faith.

This Roman captain knew he had authority. He knew the chain of command. This Roman captain also knew the glory of Jesus. He could of asked Jesus to come to his home. He asked Jesus from where he stood to heal his servant. This Roman captain knew that Jesus would heal him instantly.

Jesus proclaimed that he had not found such great faith not even in Israel. 

This Roman captain did not doubt like Thomas. Jesus wants us to have faith like this Roman.

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U-505 page 32

 U-505 page 32 by ric gustafson

Not only was an Enigma machine found on the U-505, but also German code books. The radio room was stripped bare. Then Lieutenant David headed toward the captain's cabin. The cabin contained a small desk, sink and a bunk. David found the Skipper's safe. He opened it with a crowbar. Pickels breaks open locked drawers. Pickels finds the submarines official logbook. He finds out the boat's name. It is the U-505. David walks into the forward torpedo room. He finds several demolition charges. Luckily, the charges had not been activated.

Then David walked into the engine room. Jacobson was still trying to figure out how to shut down the electrical system. German words on the dials and levers were confusing him. Luckily, Jacobson throws a switch. The electric motors stop. Hohne yells that water is coming in the hatch. He closes the watertight hatch. The electrical system is turned back on to keep the submarine from sinking to the bottom of the ocean.

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