God Reflections: John 15

 God Reflections: John 15 by ric gustafson

Jesus explains in this chapter of John that he is the Vine. He explains that we are branches of that Vine. We see images of mature grapevines and branches filled with ripe grapes. One day, those grapes will be the source of fine wine. As long as the branch is connected to the Vine, we will thrive and bear fruit. 

The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness and self control. To be spiritually productive in this life, we need to stay connected to Jesus. When we stay connected with Jesus, good results will happen. That is Jesus's promise to us. He loves us more than anything else.

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 3

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 3 by ric gustafson

Yaxley stared at Voldemort. " My Lord, Dawlish believes an entire group of Aurors will transfer Potter".

Voldemort turned to Snape. " Where are they going to hide the boy?".

" At the home of one of the Order".

" Can we take him from there?".

" My Lord, I believe there is little chance of that".

Voldemort scratched his chin. " And why is that?".

Snape frowned. " He will have protection from the Order and the Ministry".

" If we cannot touch Potter where he is going". Voldemort frowned. " Then it must be done while he travels".

Yaxley grinned. " We do have several people planted in the Department of Magical Transport".

" Good". Voldemort finally smiled. " He will be easier to take in the open".

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the miracle on Titanic page 14

 the miracle on Titanic page 14 by ric gustafson

David knocked on the door. It opened to reveal his mother. She was dressed in a very fancy floor length dress.

He handed her a piece of paper. " Here is our table seating schedule Mother".

She put on a new red hat. " Is your new friend and her brother going to dine with us this evening?".

" Yes, they will". He closed her room door. He took her arm and they walked down to the first class dining room. They walked in. They found their table. David glanced around the fancy room. The massive room contained alcoves and leaded windows. Each table had a white linen tablecloth and a glowing lamp in the middle.

A man stood up from the table. " I am Benjamin Guggenheim". He pointed to a female sitting next to him. " And this is Kitty Webb".

Then Camille pointed toward the entrance. " David, they are here".

David turned to see Charlene walk up to the table. She was wearing a full length satin blue dress. Her brother was wearing a fancy man's suit. 

Before they sat down, a large man with brown eyes and a moustache stood up.

" Good evening, I am Colonel Archibald Gracie".

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 2

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 2 by ric gustafson

" Snape". The speaker was sitting in front of a fireplace. " Sit to my right".

Severus sat down at his allotted place.

" Yaxley, please sit down next to Dolohov". He sat down at his allotted place.

The man at the fireplace turned around. He stared at everyone who was around the table. Everyone grinned. It was Voldemort.

" Snape". Voldemort stared at the man. " What news did you hear?".

" My Lord". Snape smiled. " The Order of the Phoenix is going to move Harry Potter next Saturday at nightfall".

Voldemort scratched his chin. " Saturday at nightfall".

Yaxley raised his hand. " My Lord, I heard different".

" What did you hear?".

" Dawlish the Auror told me that Harry Potter was not moving until the 30th".

" The 30th?".

" It is the night before Potter turns 17".

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God Reflections: Psalm 91

 God Reflections: Psalm 91 by ric gustafson

Psalm 91 talks about angels. Psalm 91 says for he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Do you believe in angels?. God himself commands angels to watch over us. We should respect them. Their loving service. They protect us. Angels guide us. That should give us confidence knowing we are always protected and guided.

They help us in our time of need. We should be grateful they are always by our side. Why do we have angels around us?. Because God loves us more than anything else.

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 1

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 1 by ric gustafson

Two men walked down a narrow moonlit lane toward each other. Both had a wand in their hands. Then both smiled. They put their wands away. They recognized each other.

Yaxley smiled. " Any news?".

Severus Snape grinned. " The best".

Yaxley frowned. " I thought I might be late". The tall man walked under an overhanging tree. " I hope he will be satisfied".

After a while, they turned into a wide driveway. They stopped at a wrought iron gate. Both men raised their left arms as in a salute. Smiling, they walked through the gate. At the end of the drive was a handsome manor. As the two walked up to the front door, it swung open.

Both men walked into a large dimly lit hallway. They stopped in front of a heavy wooden door.

" Come in Yaxley and Snape". The loud voice came from inside the room. " Both of you are nearly late".

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God Reflections: Matthew 24

 God Reflections: Matthew 24 by ric gustafson

Noah and his family are in an ark. It is during a storm unlike any other ever seen. Noah told his scared family the creation story. This was to keep them hopeful and calm.

Jesus in Matthew 24 is telling his friends that he is going to come back a second time. The second time he will be coming back as a Conquering King. God sent the flood because he was tired of the way the world had become. He wanted to start over.

Matthew 24 says as it was in the days of Noah so it will be. God is in charge then and now. Praise God's name.

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