Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Beatles the early years page 15

 Beatles the early years page 15 by ric gustafson


When Paul McCartney's family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, Paul wanted to write a song. Paul's father Jim had written a song when he was a teenager. Paul now wanted to try also. One day, Paul sat at a piano. He began toying in the key of C. His first song he wrote he named it ' I call it Suicide'. Paul wrote a second song that he left untitled. That second song would become ' When I'm Sixty Four'. The family enjoyed living in Allerton. Also at this time, Paul's mother began to suffer from breast pains.
Richy Starkey tried different jobs. First, he got a job on the tramp steamer St Tudno. Because of the easy access to booze, Richy began to drink. Eventually, one day Richy was sacked on the spot. Then Harry Graves got Richy a job at H Hunt and Son. The factory manufactored children's recreational equipment.
John and Paul fell in love with a song that was becoming popular. It was called ' Be Bop A Lula'. The singer was Gene Vincent. It was the first record bought by Paul McCartney.


research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn 


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

Monday, March 23, 2026

names of Jesus: Image of God

 names of Jesus: Image of God by ric gustafson


The Image of God is the very image of God the Father. II Corinthians 4 says the glory of Christ who is the image of God. The Image of God is the invisible God the firstborn of all creation. The Image of God became flesh and blood. When we look to the Image of God, we see what God the Father is truly like.
We were created in the Image of God. We do not reveal him perfectly. The Image of God restores and redeems. He renews humanity. The Image of God reveals the heart of God the Father.
So who is the Image of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.


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


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

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


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

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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Friday, March 20, 2026

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


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric