God's reflections: Luke 11

 God's reflections: Luke 11 by ric gustafson

In Luke 11, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.

Our Father in heaven. He is our Father.

Hallowed be your name. God is almighty.

Your kingdom come, your will be done.

On earth as it is in heaven. Turn your life over to him.

Give us this day our daily bread. God will meet your need.

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. We are forgiven we forgive others.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Protection for the day

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Amen.

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John and Caroline page 3

John and Caroline page 3 by ric gustafson

The girl that John met was Carolyn Jean Bessette. She was born on Jan 7 1966 in White Plains New York. She was the youngest child of William and Ann Bessette. Her parents divorced around 1970. Her mother Ann married Richard Freeman. Freeman had three children. The blended family moved to Old Greenwich Connecticut. The divorce was very hard for young Carolyn.

Carolyn Jean Bessette was about five foot ten, thin and acted like a high fashion model. She had golden blond hair and blue eyes. She worked at a Calvin Klein store in a mall. From there she became the director of PR for a store in Manhattan.

It was at a function for Calvin Klein where she met John F Kennedy Jr. They began dating.

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God's reflections: John 3

 God's reflections: John 3 by ric gustafson

Jesus is talking to Nicodemus. John 3 talks about everyone born of the Spirit. Nicodemus was a Jewish Pharisee. He came at night to talk with Jesus. Jesus welcomed him to their camp. It was a warm evening. The air was still and calm. The two sat down by a fire. 

Jesus explained to Nicodemus that you must be born again by the Spirit. Jesus explained that the Spirit was like the wind. Jesus explained that the Spirit was mysterious. We cannot see what God is up to. But we do see the results. He is always at work in your life. We may not feel it. 

Like Nicodemus, we must believe that the Holy Spirit is always with us and helping us. Praise God.

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the miracle on Titanic page 12

 the miracle on Titanic page 12 by ric gustafson

David and Charlene walked along the deck. They noticed it was now nearly empty. They stepped onto a lift that brought them downward. It stopped. The door opened. They began walking through what looked like a Turkish bath. They opened a glass door which led to a nice sized swimming pool. They took off their shoes and put their feet into the warm water.

David noticed sunshine coming in through the portholes. " How long have you been a Christian?".

" I became a Christian during my first year of bible college". She smiled. " One of my professors encouraged my decision".

A sloping set of wooden stairs was at one end of the enclosed pool. They got out and put their shoes back on.

" Are you a Christian David?".

" No".

" David, would you like to eat with me and my brother tonight?".

" Your brother!". Shock came over David's face. " I thought he was a boyfriend or husband".

" No". Charlene giggled. " I would love to meet your mother".

David smiled. " I'll ask her".

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Doc Holliday page 2

 Doc Holliday page 2 by ric gustafson

John Holliday looked out the window of the lead passenger coach. It was late April. A mid day sun stood high in a cloudless sky. It had taken six days for the train to reach Dallas. The train approached the depot. Everyone on the train including John was eager to get off.

When the train stopped, John took down his carpet bag from an overhead luggage rack. He walked out onto the train platform. He nodded at the nearby conductor.

" I'm new to Dallas". John smiled. " Could you recommend a good hotel?".

" The Regent". The conductor scratched his chin." Best hotel in Dallas".

John watched as a porter put his steamer trunk and carpet bag onto a hand cart.

" Where to Sir?".

" The Regent Hotel".

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The Nine page 10

 The Nine page 10 by ric gustafson

My name is Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I married Marty Ginsburg in June 1954. I had just graduated from Cornell. Marty had just finished his first year at Harvard Law School. 

Let me tell you about our daily routine in our Marble Palace. At the start of each day, we shake hands. Six to eight of us would eat lunch together in the Justices Dining Room. While eating, we would talk a lot about our children and grand children. Sometimes, guests would come and eat with us. Sometimes we would have dinners for new federal judges. We would visit universities and law schools. I have been in jurist meetings all over the world.

Our Supreme Court work is challenging, time consuming and satisfying. We are always thinking, reading and writing. Of course, we are all different. We have differences on issues. But through it all, we have mutual respect for each other.

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God reflections: Matthew 14

God reflections: Matthew 14 by ric gustafson

Have you ever looked carefully at the ocean?. Sometimes it is calm. Sometimes it is stormy. Oceans are huge. It reminds us of God's vast love for us. 

Sometimes we can get scared by the vastness of the ocean. We can feel very small compared to the vastness of the water. 

In Matthew 14, Peter was confident. He wanted to walk to Jesus on the water. Jesus said come. Peter began literally walking on water toward his Lord. Then Peter like us began to doubt. He became worried. He began to sink. He cried out Lord save me. 

Jesus pulled him out. " Take courage It is I don't be afraid".

When we doubt, Jesus tells us the same thing. " It is I don't be afraid".

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