words of Jesus: plenty of room

 words of Jesus: plenty of room by ric gustafson

The Kingdom of God is not small. It is not for an exclusive few. According to John 14, Jesus tells us there is many rooms in his Father's house. Jesus told us he was preparing a room for us. Not just his disciples but us as well. 

Jesus is bigger and better than we are. Because he prepared a place for us, we need to help get others to join us. Jesus says there is plenty of room where I am. He tells us and others. Come join me.

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the miracle on Titanic page 10

 the miracle on Titanic page 10 by ric gustafson

" Mother, I'm going to go talk to somebody for a minute".

Camille looked toward the young woman who was sitting at the other table. " Ok".

David stood up and started walking toward the young woman's table. All of a sudden, she stood up and left with her male companion. They walked out some doors. 

David followed them into an area that contained a set of spiral iron stairs. They went through some doors. They now stood on the rear deck of second class. 

The young woman was now wearing her red hat and clutching her bible. She whispered something to her male companion. He walked toward the Well Deck.

She turned around. She smiled at David. " You've been following me".

David blushed. " I'm David Sharpston".

" As in Sharpston Steel?".

" Yes". David smiled. " My grandfather started the company".

" Hey you two". An officer walked up to the pair. " This leads to third class steerage".

" Sorry officer". He led the young woman up the stairs to the Aft Well Deck.

David smiled at her. " I don't know your name".

" I'm Charlene Moton".

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words of Jesus: turn the other cheek

 words of Jesus: turn the other cheek by ric gustafson

Jesus's ways are different than our ways. It is human nature to strike back when someone hits us. Matthew 5 says if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other cheek to him also. Jesus has the power of humble love. 

Jesus says do not resist the attack of someone. Jesus displayed this love. So how do we handle hate from others?. Jesus says turn the other cheek. That is what Jesus would do. He wants us to do the same.

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Beatles Anthology page 2

 Beatles Anthology page 2 by ric gustafson

My name is John Lennon.

At Quarry Bank grammar school, I tried to be tough. I got into fights a lot. At 12, I thought I was a genius. I played the guitar, I painted and I wrote poetry. I stayed away from Teddy Boys even though I dressed like them. I act like a tough guy even though I'm not.

We took in students so Aunt Mimi could keep the house. Sometimes I would go visit my mother. Her new husband was Robert Dykins.

Before rock and roll. I listened to folk, blues and country western. I loved listening to Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent and Little Richard..

About 1955, a music craze started. It was called skiffle. My first guitar was a cheap one. Lonnie Donegan started skiffle. I wanted to start my own skiffle group. Because I went to Quarry Bank school, I named my group the Quarry Men.

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the Nine page 9

 the Nine page 9 by ric gustafson

In the fall of 1950 after her mother's death, Ruth Bader's father drives her to Cornell University. Ruth had been awarded a full scholarship. Ruth's major was government. Professor Cushman encouraged Ruth to go to law school. Cushman hired Ruth to be his research assistant. Ruth's first assignment was to research Senator Joseph McCarthy and his assault on civil liberties.

Ruth's first published legal argument was to the editor of the Cornell Daily Sun. The argument dealt with the regulation of wiretapping to be left to Congress. Law students cited a Supreme Court case. It was Olmstead vs United States. 

In her first year at Cornell, Ruth met a sophmore boy. Marty Ginsburg was 18. To Ruth, he was handsome, brash and brilliant.

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words of Jesus: yes or no

 words of Jesus: yes or no by ric gustafson

There is power in honesty. We must say what we mean. Then we must follow through on what we say. Matthew 5 talks about being true to our word. To Jesus, it is better to be true to our word.

Jesus knows the power of a promise. Jesus wants us to be clear about what we can and can't do. Jesus's teachings are based on goodness, truth and kindness. Jesus loves us more than anything else.

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the miracle on Titanic page 9

 the miracle on Titanic page 9

" Why don't we try the Parisian Cafe for a bite to eat". David pointed. They were walking back from the deck. He was studying a brochure of all that the great ship offered." It 's supposed to be just like you are actually eating at a Paris Cafe".

" Ok" Camille replied. They walked a short distance and found it. " It does look like a Paris Cafe". 

They sat down in some wicker furniture. An actual French waiter walked over and took their order.

David observed silk ferns up the lattice work. They waited for their order.

The food arrived. As they ate, they listened to a string trio from the reception room next door.

Then David noticed the young woman he had seen earlier. She was sitting on the other side of the room. She smiled at him. He decided right then to introduce himself.

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