Gettysburg 2026 page 2

 Gettysburg 2026 page 2 by ric gustafson

Major General Joseph Hooker was tormented. The 48 year old from West Point had risen quickly through the ranks. He had solid performances on the battlefield until Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. His performance at Fredericksburg had tagged him for dismissal. Then Hooker found himself commanding the Army of the Potomac. President Lincoln knew Hooker was overconfident.

Hooker's failings at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville were many. There were leadership lapses from his corps officers. There were poor command decisions made by Hooker. Most of all, Hooker did not use all of his available units. 

Newspaper headlines were not kind. The New York Herald led the pack for his dismissal. President Lincoln visited Hooker's headquarters. The President asked what Hooker's next plans were. Hooker did not give the President a precise date to move his men again. He cited casualties and the expiration of enlistments. Hooker moved his army to the northern bank of the Rappahannock River.

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words of Jesus: personal invitation

 words of Jesus: personal invitation by ric gustafson

In John 1, Jesus asks ' Come follow me'. Jesus asked this of his disciples. Jesus also gives us the same invitation. Have we taken up on his invitation?. We will need to leave our comfort zone and our old ways of doing things. 

Jesus can transform our life. Our old way of thinking will feel inadequate. We can know Jesus more. Will we move closer to Jesus?.

Jesus will never change. He can become out friend, healer, teacher and Savior. In Jesus, we have hope. In Jesus, we have peace. 

Jesus calls us. Will we accept his personal invitation?. 

I pray that we will.

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names of Jesus: True Light

names of Jesus: True Light by ric gustafson

The True Light is available to everyone. The True Light encourages us to shine our own light. This will glorify God the Father. 

The True Light is a light to the world. The True Light is all that he did. His actions backed up his word. He is completely honest, authentic and true. 

Let us follow the True Light. He gives life to everyone. That others will see that light.

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

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names of Jesus: The Way the Truth and the Life

 names of Jesus: The Way the Truth and the Life by ric gustafson

As the Way, he is a guide to follow. He is the path we walk. We come to the Father through him. The Way is a bridge that brings us from death to life. 

As the Truth, he is the revelation of God. The Truth is unchanging. The Truth's nature remains steadfast.

As the Life, he is the source of life itself. He is also the source of eternal life. 

So who is the Way, the Truth and the Life?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Gettysburg 2026 page 1

 Gettysburg 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

In March 1862, Confederate President Jefferson Davis brought a former army officer to Richmond. His name was Robert E Lee. Davis made Lee his military adviser. 

In May of 1862, an army led by Major General George McClellan was at the gates of Richmond. Defending the Confederate capital was General Joseph E Johnston. When Johnston became wounded, Davis promoted Lee to save the capital. Lee used an offensive. He turned back McClellan's army.

Then Lee won battle after battle. This included the Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

Near the Rappahannock River at Falmouth, the Union General in charge of Chancellorsville was reeling from the defeat. His name was Major General Joseph Hooker.

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names of Jesus: Teacher

 names of Jesus: Teacher by ric gustafson

The Teacher came to seek and to save the lost. The Teacher only did this through his death and resurrection. The Teacher taught us what his Father is truly like. In this sinful world is violence, injustice and every kind of wrong.

The Teacher performed miracles. The Teacher taught those who would listen. The Teacher used stories to teach those who could understand. He used language and characters people could understand.

What the Teacher taught, he lived it. He revealed his Father God the Father.

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

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names of Jesus: Star

 names of Jesus: Star by ric gustafson

The Star is the light of the world. The Star shines bright in the darkness of night. Numbers 24 says a star shall appear from Jacob. John 1 says the Star is the true light. The Star lights up our understanding with the clarity and wisdom of God the Father. 

The darkness of night cannot hide the glory of the Star. The darker the night gets, the brighter of the light of the Star. The Star shines in, around and through us. The Star reflects the light of his Father.

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

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