the miracle on Titanic page 16

 the miracle on Titanic page 16 by ric gustafson

" Ten degrees port Mr Hichens" Fourth Officer Boxhall bellowed. " Steady as she goes".

First Officer William Murdoch looked up toward the Crow's Nest. " Do you have our binoculars?".

" No Sir" Boxhall replied. " I gave them to Fleet".

" Do we have another pair?".

" No Sir". Boxhall frowned. " I believe it is the only pair we have on board".

Anger came over the First Officer's face. " You make sure that pair gets back to the bridge".

" Aye Sir".

Just then, Captain Smith entered the bridge. His white uniform and white beard struck an instant presence. Behind him was Bruce Ismay. He was the Director of the White Star Line.

Ismay picked up a chart. " When do we arrive at Queensland Captain?".

Captain Smith stroked his white beard. " By noon tomorrow according to my chart".

Ismay glanced at another chart. " What is this course?".

" This is the course Mr Boxhall has laid out for us".

Ismay stared at the Fourth Officer. " Why?".

" It is a safer route". Boxhall smiled. " We can also watch out better for ice".

" Nonsense". Ismay growled. " It will add a day".

Boxhall frowned. " Sir, what about the ice?".

" If you get any reports of ice". Ismay looked at the Fourth Officer. " You bring them directly to me".

research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker.

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God Reflections: I Timothy 6

 God Reflections: I Timothy 6 by ric gustafson

Some people think that money is the root of all evil. Then you would think that there is something bad about wealth. God's Word does not teach this. God's Word teaches that the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil. 

Wealth can be a good thing. It can be used for wonderful things. It can also be a bad thing for certain people. It can ruin people. In this passage, Paul is writing to a young protege. His name is Timothy. 

Jesus teaches that people use their resources to do good, be generous and be willing to share.

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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a New Hope page 2

 a New Hope page 2 by ric gustafson

C-3Po and R2-D2 watched as Rebel troops ran into the main corridor. They took up a defensive position near a sealed hatch.

C-3po turned to R2-D2. " We're doomed".

R2-D2 replied with whistles and beeps.

" There'll be no escape for the princess this time".

C-3po could hear strange noises coming from the ship's outer hall. " What's that?".

R2-D2 beeped.

Suddenly, the sealed hatch exploded. As the smoke cleared, an Imperial stormtrooper stepped through the hatch. Wearing a white helmet, he was cut down from Rebel return fire. A second stormtrooper came right behind him. He was cut down also as more stormtroopers poured into the corridor. Rebels began to retreat. C-3po and R2-D2 quickly exited the main corridor.

Then a tall caped figure walked out of the hatch into the corridor. He was dressed fully in black.

research help: ' A New Hope' by Ryder Windham

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God Reflections: Joshua 24

 God Reflections: Joshua 24 by ric gustafson

Joshua was important in the Bible. He led the nation into the promised land. He conquered Jericho. Forty years after the battle of Jericho, the children of Israel are finally in the land promised to Abraham. 

And now was the passing of another generation. Joshua told this new generation all that God had done for them. God freed them from slavery. God protected them in the wilderness. God delivered their enemies into their hands. And now Joshua tells them they need to make a choice.

 Their choice is who or what are you going to serve?. Whom will you choose?. Joshua tells the people he and his children's choice. Their choice is to serve the Lord.

Jesus wants us to serve him. We have a choice. I pray it is the right one.

research help: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 6

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 6 by ric gustafson

Harry walked into the living room. Three people dressed in traveling clothes were waiting for him. Uncle Vernon Dursleys was wearing a fawn Zip up jacket. His Aunt Petunia Dursleys was wearing a salmon colored coat. His cousin Dudley Dursleys was wearing a leather jacket.

Uncle Vernon pointed to an empty chair. " Please Harry sit".

He sat down. He knew what was coming.

" I've changed my mind" exclaimed Vernon.

Harry frowned. " I figured that".

" We're not going anywhere".

" Uncle Vernon, myself, Kingsley and Mr Weasley have warned you".

Vernon scratched his chin. " About this Lord?".

Harry sighed. " Voldemort".

" Don't we qualify for government protection?".

" Uncle, the ministry has been infiltrated".

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

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God Reflections: II Corinthians 9

 God Reflections: II Corinthians 9 by ric gustafson

The Apostle Paul in this bible verse talks about someone being generous. Paul says when you are generous, you will reap generously. Jesus talked about being generous. Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. When we give, Jesus directly showers us with blessings. 

When we give to others, we are showered with blessings from God. Jesus wants us to be a  cheerful giver.

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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God Reflections: John 8

 God's Reflections: John 8 by ric gustafson

Are you free?. It's an important question. As Americans we are free. But personally, are you free?. John 8 says and the truth will set you free. In our inner life, are we free?. Jesus says we can have freedom in our lives. We can have freedom in our heart. 

If we abide in God's Word, we can have freedom of the Spirit. Jesus tells us to study his Word. Jesus wants us to read and think about his Word. When we abide, we integrate God's truth into our lives.

Jesus wants us to have inner freedom. Why?. Because he loves us more than anything else.

research: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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