U-505 page 32

 U-505 page 32 by ric gustafson

Not only was an Enigma machine found on the U-505, but also German code books. The radio room was stripped bare. Then Lieutenant David headed toward the captain's cabin. The cabin contained a small desk, sink and a bunk. David found the Skipper's safe. He opened it with a crowbar. Pickels breaks open locked drawers. Pickels finds the submarines official logbook. He finds out the boat's name. It is the U-505. David walks into the forward torpedo room. He finds several demolition charges. Luckily, the charges had not been activated.

Then David walked into the engine room. Jacobson was still trying to figure out how to shut down the electrical system. German words on the dials and levers were confusing him. Luckily, Jacobson throws a switch. The electric motors stop. Hohne yells that water is coming in the hatch. He closes the watertight hatch. The electrical system is turned back on to keep the submarine from sinking to the bottom of the ocean.

research help: ' Codename Nemo' by Charles Lachman

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words of Jesus: all authority

 words of Jesus: all authority by ric gustafson

Jesus rose from the grave. He had defeated death and sin. He was finished with his assignment on earth. At this point, Jesus was given all the authority of the universe. According to Matthew 28, I have been given all authority. Jesus still has that power. 

We need to embrace Jesus as a loving Lord. Jesus wants us to walk in his ways. He wants us to teach others to do the same. Jesus has authority over everything and everyone. We have nothing to fear.

Jesus is always near us. Taking care of us. Praise Jesus's name.

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

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Beatles Anthology page 1

 Beatles Anthology page 1 by ric gustafson

My name is John Lennon. I was born on October 9 1940. I am not the oldest of the Beatles. Ringo was born on July 7 1940. My mother and father split up when I was four. Then I was sent to live with my Aunt. Her name was Mimi. My mother was a housewife, comedienne and a singer. I soon forgot my father.

The first place I lived was in Penny Lane. The house was on New Castle Road. It was a red brick house with three bedrooms. When I moved in with Aunt Mimi, her house was at 251 Menlove Avenue. This was in Woolton.

Liverpool, where I grew up, was a port. It was a very poor city and tough. 

From our house, I could see two famous houses. One was Gladstone. It was a reformatory for boys. The other was an old Victorian house. It had been converted for Salvation Army orphans.

It was called Strawberry Field.

research help: ' The Beatles Anthology' by the Beatles

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the miracle on Titanic page 7

 the miracle on Titanic page 7 by ric gustafson

Camille walked up the Grand Staircase. She figured her son was in the smoking room. She opened the door. She smelled the stale cigar smell. She noticed her son sitting in a red leather chair. He was smoking a cigar with an older gentleman.

" Mother". David stood up. He pointed to his new friend. " I'd like to introduce you to Colonel John J Astor".

The middle aged man with a moustache stood up. He kissed Camille's hand. " A pleasure to meet you". He smiled. " Are you related to the Sharpston Steel Corp?".

" My father started the company".

Colonel Astor's valet walked in. He excused himself.

" Let's go up on deck". They walked toward some glass doors. " The ship will be sailing before too long".

They walked along the Boat Deck. David noticed lifeboats tied up along the side. Then David heard laughter coming from the first class passageway. He glanced to see who it was.

A young woman with flowing blonde hair walked by David. She was wearing a huge red hat. A male companion was with her. David noticed a bible in her left hand.

research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker

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words of Jesus: eternal hope

 words of Jesus: eternal hope by ric gustafson

In John 5, Jesus tells us what is required of us. This is if we want to dwell in the realm of his eternal kingdom. We must hear Jesus's words. We must believe in God's Son. Then we can have eternal life and not be judged. The eternal hope is Jesus's promise that we will cross over from death to life.

What we believe, we practice. Our values is our lifestyle. Reflect without shame. In order to change our lives, we must be honest with ourselves. We must align our mind, heart and habits with Jesus.

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

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the Nine page 8

 the Nine page 8 by ric gustafson

My name is Justice Anthony Kennedy

I was born in Sacramento California, At age 5, we moved to a new house on East Lincoln Avenue. The family used a large trucking company based in San Francisco. I went with my father to our new home in the front seat of that yellow truck. I remember vividly the date of the move. It was December 7 1941.

My father Anthony James Kennedy was born in Mullan Idaho. My grandparents John Xavier Kennedy and Anna Gorevin came to the US from Ireland. My grandfather died two years after my father was born. My father was the youngest of five boys.

My father graduated from high school in Spokane Washington. At 17, he came to San Francisco to work on the docks. My father graduated from UC Berkeley Law School. He moved to San Francisco and began working for California Governor James Ralph.

Then he met a young woman named Gladys McLeod. She became my mother.

research help: ' Life Law Liberty' by Justice Anthony M Kennedy

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words of Jesus: fishers of men

 words of Jesus: fishers of men by ric gustafson

Jesus called his disciples based on there experience. Each of them were called from where they were. Simon Peter, Andrew, Jacob and John were all fishermen. According to Matthew 4, follow me and I will make you fishers of men. Jesus called them to follow him. Then they were to fish for men. These men left their livelihoods to follow Jesus.

Jesus speaks our language. He knows the language of our hearts. He calls all of us. Did we hear that call?. I pray that we did. Jesus asks for us to follow him. I pray we will.

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

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