Beatles the early years page 18

 Beatles the early years page 18 by ric gustafson

In November of 1956, Little Richard came on the scene. His songs were big band with vocal, piano and saxophone. Only Elvis Presley had affected Paul and John that much.

At this same time, John got his first guitar. It was time to let go of the banjo. It was a cheap little acoustic guitar. He learned to play it using the first four strings of the banjo. George Harrison learned how to play guitar with a Hofner Committee. It was a bird eyes maple blade guitar. George and Paul became closer friends when they both had guitars. They would play and sing around Paul's front parlor.

In November of 1956, John Lennon decided to form his own group. He decided it would be a group with his friends. The first person John asked was his friend Pete Shotton. John wanted his group to be a skiffle group. Pete agreed to strum a washboard. John asked his friend Eric Griffiths to be his guitarist. Then John invited his friend Bill Smith to play the tea chest bass.

The new skiffle group needed a name. Bill Smith came up with a name. It was agreed up on by the others. John Lennon's new skiffle group was now called the Quarry Men.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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God Reflections: Hebrews 6

 God Reflections: Hebrews 6 by ric gustafson

Sometimes we feel unappreciated and used. You work hard for a ministry or business. You work hard. Then you find out the glory went to someone else. Your efforts made someone successful. It is easy to feel resentful. 

The truth is God does not forget the efforts you did. God does not want you to be full of pride. God wants us to serve and to give.

Why serve and give?. Because God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Encouragement for life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: I Peter 2

 God Reflections: I Peter 2 by ric gustafson

When someone does something to us at work or otherwise, our sinful heart says to fight back. To fight back against unfair and unreasonable treatment. When we have unjust suffering, our sinful heart says seek revenge. 

Jesus wants us to act in a different way. He wants us to have a God like attitude and focus on Him instead. God wants us to do that. Instead of ungrateful and stubborn, Jesus wants us to be honest and caring. 

With a God attitude, he will give us grace. Why should God give us grace?. Simple, God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Encouragement for life' by Charles R Swindoll

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Antichrist page 1

 Antichrist page 1 by ric gustafson

God's clock is ticking. One day, the earth's final and most tyrant will appear. The whole world for the last seven years has been a cup of trembling according to God's prophet Zechariah. On May 29 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu is elected to be Israel's prime minister.

One day, a leader will come forth. This leader will convince Israel to trust him. This leader was foretold by the prophet Daniel. This new leader cannot rule until certain events happen. 

According to Daniel 9, this will be the world's last dictator. This leader will be the Son of Perdition. This is according to II Thessalonians 2. 

When the Son of Perdition comes, the world will have already broken down. This will be a societal, moral and ethical breakdown.

Apostasy means that people will deny Jesus Christ. They want to go their own way not God's way.

Next, we will look at virtual reality.

research help: ' Foreshocks of Antichrist' by Harvest House Publishers

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God Reflections: James 4

 God Reflections: James 4 by ric gustafson

God created you. God knows everything about you. God has counted the hairs on your head. God cares if a sparrow falls. God knows at all times what is going on inside you. God knows when you worry. God knows when you dread this coming week. 

God asks us to bring everything to him. God says let me be in charge. God says you don't have because you don't ask. James 4 says you do not have because you do not ask. God says if you would ask for more, you would have more. God says just ask.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: Matthew 6

 God Reflections: Matthew 6 by ric gustafson

Worrying is hard work. Worrying makes us uneasy. It steals our smile. It affects our future because we dwell on our past. We all have shameful pasts. Worrying takes away our peace and joy. 

Worrying will leave us emotionally and spiritually immobilized. Anxiety leaves us fearful. Worry brings fear, doubt and pressure. 

Jesus tells us not to worry. Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Jesus will take care of our past, our present and our future. Praise Jesus's name. Jesus loves us very much.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: Isaiah 49

 God Reflections: Isaiah 49 by ric gustafson

Things happen in our lives. Major things. Storms come and devour us. At that point, we say to God where are you?. I need you. The truth is God has not forgotten us. God says look at the palms of my hands. In Isaiah 49, God says look at the palms of my hands. 

We are on the palms of God's hands. God says I have not forgotten you. God says I know what's going on in your life. God says don't worry I will take care of it. God always knows how we are feeling. God knows what we are doing at all times. So don't worry. God has us on the palms of his hands.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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