Locker 107 page 2

 Locker 107 page 2 by ric gustafson

Alison opened the door. She walked into a foyer. She stopped and stared at some pictures on the wall. There were pictures of her great grandparents, grandparents and her parents. All of a sudden, an older woman walked in. 

" Can I help you?".

" Yes". She took out a magazine article from her purse. She handed it to the woman. " I read that they had closed my family's factory and were going to tear it down".

The older woman stared at Alison. " You must be Alison Moton".

" Actually, it's Alison Meinke now". She walked over to one of the pictures. She pointed at it. " I'm Fred and Doris's daughter".

The woman smiled. " I'm Helene Thomas". She smiled. " I held you when you were very young".

Alison blushed. " I'm doing research on my great grandmother".

" Charlene Moton?". 

" Yes". Her voice hesitated. " I was wondering if you had anything about her I can use".

Helene smiled. " Let's take a look".

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names of Jesus: Lamb of God

 names of Jesus: Lamb of God by ric gustafson

The Lamb of God was the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of all people. According to John 1, Behold the Lamb of God. He covered every sin by the power of his blood. He redeemed us with his sacrifice. He did not come to condemn us. He came to set us free. 

The Lamb of God is the true Passover Lamb. His blood is our covering. He spares us from judgment and death. He delivers us from the consequences of sin. He gives us freedom to live, move and have our being in the power of his sacrifice. He was victorious over death. He lay down his life to break it's power. 

So who is the Lamb of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: King of Saints

 names of Jesus: King of Saints by ric gustafson

The King of Saints is over every ruler. He is over the Jewish people. He is also over his saints. Saints are called to live holy lives. According to Revelation 15, just and true are your ways O King of the Saints. They are set apart for him. They are sanctified by him. His mercy makes us holy.

The King of Saints is our righteous ruler. Those who are his he protects and governs. The King of Saints is perfectly just and overflows with kindness and care. He is wise. We walk in the power of his love. 

So who is the King of Saints?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Ismay 2026 page 2

 Ismay 2026 page 2 by ric gustafson

J Bruce Ismay woke up at 11:40 pm. The sound passengers heard varied. Some heard the sound of a nail along metal. Other passengers described the sound as if the liner had been shaken twice. Then Ismay heard silence. The huge liner had stopped dead in it's course. Ismay's first thought was that the liner had lost a blade from one of it's propellers. Ismay got out of bed and put on his slippers. Then he opened his cabin door and began walking down the hallway. He noticed a steward. He walked up to him.

" What's happened?".

The steward frowned. " I don't know Mr Ismay".

Ismay returned to his room. He put on an overcoat and some black trousers over his pajamas.

Ismay left his cabin and walked up to the bridge. Then he saw Captain Smith.

" What's happened Captain Smith?".

" We struck a berg".

Ismay frowned. " Was the liner damaged?".

" I am afraid she is".

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Ismay 2026 page 1

 Ismay 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

J Bruce Ismay felt the message that was in his pocket. It was lunchtime. Captain Smith had just handed the message to him. The message was that the White Star liner the Baltic was about 250 miles ahead of the Titanic's course. The liner in the message reported icebergs and a large quantity of field ice. Later that afternoon, Ismay shared the message to Mrs Marian Thayer and Mrs Emily Ryerson.

Later in the evening, Ismay found Captain Smith.

" Captain, please display this message in the officers chart room".

By 11:00 pm, Ismay was asleep. He was not concerned about the message. It was a calm night. The Titanic was the largest moving object on earth. What was there to be concerned about?. 

At 11:40 pm, J Bruce Ismay found out how wrong he was.

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Locker 107 page 1

Locker 107 page 1 by ric gustafson

Alison Meinke drove past the rusted sign. She drove the red Fusion into the quiet deserted parking lot. Luckily, her son had shown her the newspaper article from yesterday's paper.

She read it. It made her sad. She read that her family's construction company had closed and might tear down it's plant. She decided to drive over to it before that happened. 

She parked the car in an empty stall near the front door. As she got out, Alison noticed that there was only one other car in the parking lot. She got out and walked toward the front door.

Over the front door was an overhead sign. It read ' Moton Construction Company'.

She smiled, opened the door and walked in.

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names of Jesus: King of Kings

 names of Jesus: King of Kings by ric gustafson

The King of Kings is immortal and lives in light. Whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal power. He rules over every ruler with ultimate authority. He will complete what is left undone in his own time. 

We want everything to go according to plan. We despair when things derail those plans. He can see the end from the beginning. He can see possible grace. The King of Kings is at work in our lives. Let's offer him our trust, our surrender and our worship. We walk in obedience. The King of Kings will do the rest.

So who is the King of Kings?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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