God's Reflections: I Corinthians 13

 God's Reflections: I Corinthians 13 by ric gustafson

I Corinthians 13 is used many times in weddings. This chapters nickname is the love chapter. There is a special kind of love in marriage. Love is more than a feeling. Love is action. Loving is a decision. I Corinthians 13 describes those feelings. 

This kind of love is patient and kind. We need to work on being patient and kind. Kindness is an expression of love. Even when we don't feel kind, God wants us to be kind to our spouse. We need to ask God to teach us to be more loving. God wants us to choose to be patient and kind. 

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Doc Holliday page 3

 Doc Holliday page 3 by ric gustafson

John Holliday entered the carpeted lobby of the Regent Hotel. The lobby was filled with sofas and overstuffed chairs. He walked up to the front desk.

The desk clerk snapped to attention." Good afternoon Sir".

" Good afternoon". Holliday smiled. " I'd like one of your best rooms".

" Of course Sir". The clerk handed him a pen and the registration ledger. " How long will be staying with us?".

Holliday frowned. " Don't know".

A bellman brought his trunks to a room. It had a window overlooking the street. Holliday opened one of the trunks. While he stared out the window, he took three things out of the trunk. First, he took out a quart of bourbon. He took a long slug. Second, he pulled out a cigarillo. He lit it up. Third, he took out a Colt pocket revolver. He heard that in the Wild West every man needed a gun.

He put five rounds in it.

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World Prayer: American Samoa

 World Prayer: American Samoa by ric gustafson

American Samoa is in the Polynesian Pacific. It is 199 sq km. The capital is Pago Pago. American Samoa is a largely Polynesian economy. Tuna fishing and canning dominate the economy. 

It has been a US unincorporated territory since 1900. The territory has all rights of US citizens except the ability to vote in US elections.

Please pray for the territory of American Samoa.

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God's Reflections: Acts 2

 God's Reflections: Acts 2 by ric gustafson

In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples. There was the sound of a rushing wind. Tongues of fire came to rest on the disciples. The presence of Jesus and the Holy Spirit came to rest on the disciples. 

Why is this moment in time important?. Jesus was sharing the glory of his Father. It was fulfilling the promise Jesus made to his disciples. The promise was that the Helper the Holy Spirit would come. 

After that, the life of the disciples changed. The Spirit of God was working through them. It is the same with us. We need to let Jesus live and love through us. All we need to do is open our heart. The Holy Spirit will come. All we need to do is ask.

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A A Milne page 2

 A A Milne page 2 by ric gustafson

My name is A A Milne.

I write about my childhood. I write about an enchanted place of my childhood. I was the youngest of three boys. My brother Ken and I were very close. We were also true friends like Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh. I do not talk about my brother Barry very much. 

My brothers and I loved our nanny. Her name was Bee. 

Both myself and Ken gained scholarships to Westminster School. I was friendlier to Barry's wife and kids more than my brother. I was close to Ken, his wife and their children.

So what were the enchanted places I used as inspiration for my stories?. Some of the places included the Hundred Acre Wood, a golf course and the Garrick Club.

The one place I used the most for my inspiration was Henley House School.

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God's Reflections: John 3:16

 God's Reflections: John 3:16 by ric gustafson

John 3:16 is the most well known Bible verse. The message of this bible verse is God loves you. God in this bible verse states he loves every person on this earth. God loves this earth so much he sent his only son to take away our sins. 

God gives us a promise in this bible verse. The promise God gives us is that we love his son, we will not perish but have eternal life. God will keep that promise. He always has. He always will.

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God's Reflections: Mark 1

 God's Reflections: Mark 1 by ric gustafson

Mark 1 talks about a scene in Capernaum. Jesus and Peter are headed out to deep water to fish. Jesus asks Peter to become a fisher of men. Jesus told Peter that he will change the world. 

This invitation to be a fisher of men is given to us also. Jesus says to us come follow me. Every day we should seek God's will for our lives. God wants our relationship with him to be vital and dynamic. Jesus is asking us daily to come follow him. 

We are blessed in this life. But what's important is that we answer Jesus's call. 

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