Beatles the early years page 14

 Beatles the early years page 14 by ric gustafson

In Jan 1956, a musical event changed popular music in England. A song titled ' Rock Island Line' hit the NME chart. The group was the Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group. The song introduced a new sound. It had rudimentary home made guitar music. The music had actually started at least 30 years earlier in 1920's black America. Both John and George bought the record.

Richy Starkey tried a new job. The job was as a messenger boy on the British Railways. Richy hated the job. Frustrated, he joined a Liverpool gang. They were called the Teddy Boys. They were hungry for trouble. They wore colorful drape jackets, drain pipe trousers and crepe sole shoes.

All four lads were influenced by Elvis Presley and a black performer named Little Richard.

Paul McCartney's family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in southern Liverpool.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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Beatles the early years page 13

 Beatles the early years page 13 by ric gustafson

At this time, all four Liverpool lads began having raging hormones. In Speke, Paul McCartney was being noticed by several girls. The first was Sheila Prytherch. She lived at Number 8 Ardwick Road. Paul's father Jim gave Paul a second hand trumpet. He learned it quickly. His attachment to the instrument faded quickly. 

George Harrison began to like cars and car racing. George's father bought a 1933 Austin Saloon. It had running boards, a luggage rack and wire wheels.

Toward the end of 1955, Richy Starkey got out of the hospital. In November of 1955, a song called ' Rock Around the Clock' came out. The rock and roll song raced up the chart to number 1. Richy and Paul loved the song.

A country western singer from Florida had two big hits in England in 1955. His name was Slim Whitman. The songs were ' Indian Love Call' and ' Rose Marie'. The lads also started listening to the music of a singer songwriter from New Orleans. His name was Fats Domino.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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names of Jesus: I Am

 names of Jesus: I Am by ric gustafson

I Am is translated for God. The term is Yahweh. Yahweh reflects God's eternal existence. It shows his authority and that he is the source of all things. According to John 8, before Abraham was even born I Am.

I Am reveals his divinity and true identity. I Am never changes. I Am is always present and accessible. I Am can take away our fears, weaknesses and doubts. I Am has power and is sovereign. I Am is powerful, present, never changing, faithful and generous.

So who is the I Am?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Horn of Salvation

 names of Jesus: Horn of Salvation by ric gustafson

In Bible times, oxen or ram horns were symbols of authority, power and victory. The Horn of Salvation is a symbol of ultimate authority and victory. He is the one who conquered sin and death by dying on a cross. He had power of his resurrection life. He was raised up as a deliverer. He came from the line of King David. 

The Horn of Salvation is the power of his sacrifice that sets the captive free. He removes shame, fear and death. Because of the Horn of Salvation, we are the victorious ones. Saved and delivered.

So who is the Horn of Salvation?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Holy One of God

 names of Jesus: Holy One of God by ric gustafson

There is more than we can see. Mysteries too great for us to know. There is one who sees everything clearly. In Mark 1, there was a man possessed by an impure spirit. He recognized the Holy One of God. He said I know who you are.

The unseen heavenly realm recognizes the Holy One of God. He is the holiness of God the Father. He has the power and authority to silence tormentors. Even when they speak the truth. Even the demons believe and tremble in his presence.

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

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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names of Jesus: Holy Child

 names of Jesus: Holy Child by ric gustafson

The Holy Child's divine origin is what made him holy. He was born God and man. According to Luke 1, the baby will be holy. He was holy from the start. The identity of the Holy Child is rooted in the heart of God the Father. 

The Holy Child was set apart from birth. Certain people recognized the Holy Child from the beginning. There were shepherds and wise men. There was Simeon and Anna. They knew the Holy Child was special. 

So who is the Holy Child?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing

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Oberstdorf page 2

 Oberstdorf page 2 by ric gustafson

Oberstdorf lies in Bavaria in a region called the Allgau. The area is known for the beauty of it's mountains. It is known for the toughness of it's people. The village is also the most southern village in Germany. Once you reach the village, the road ends. Then there is only footpaths south across the mountains.

Until tourism came to the village at the end of the 19th century, the village survived on cheese production, subsistence farming and iron ore. The village has always cared deeply about it's history.

The Oberstdorf saga starts at the end of the First World War. The foundation of Germany had been shaken. The Treaty of Versailles caused massive hyperinflation. During the 1920's, the village of Oberstdorf largely ignored Adolf Hitler and his new party. Things changed in 1930 during the election. More villagers voted for Hitler than against him. The villagers wanted a strong government. 

In 1932, the villagers did not like their first Nazi mayor. No matter how hard they tried, the village of Oberstdorf could not escape the war that was coming.

research help: ' A Village in the Third Reich' by Julia Boyd and Angelika Patel

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