the miracle on Titanic page 11

 the miracle on Titanic page 11 by ric gustafson

David and Charlene quietly walked through the second class section of the huge ship.

" Are you of the Moton Construction Company?".

" Yes, my father started the company". They walked up a spiral staircase to first class. " My father's company was an advisor with the construction of this beautiful ship".

They walked to the end of a hallway. They opened two massive doors. They found themselves staring at the most crowning feature of the massive ship. They gazed at the wrought iron and glass dome overhead.

David looked up. " This Grand Staircase is a work of art".

" So David, what are you doing in Southampton England?".

" I came with my mother to visit my grandparents".

Charlene pointed to a carved panel that contained a clock. They approached a bannister. They looked down below.

David smiled at Charlene. " And what are you doing in England?".

" I'm a second year bible student at a private college here". Her right hand clutched her bible. " I'm going back to California to see my family".

David noticed the bible in her hand. " Are you a Christian Charlene?".

" Yes, David I am".

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God reflections: Psalm 46:10

God reflections: Psalm 46:10 by ric gustafson

Our lives are so noisy. Psalm 46 says be still and know that I am God. God says be still. God says find a quiet space and be still. In that quiet space, we can hear God speak to us. God says to us every day wait, listen and feel. 

Our ears should be open to hear. Our eyes should be open to see. God's voice is strong. God says watch me and listen carefully. God says listen to me carefully. God says trust me. 

God says be still and listen. He loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' God reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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God reflections: Genesis 1:1

 God reflections: Genesis 1:1 by ric gustafson

The Bible is the greatest book the world has ever seen. God is real. God is the Creator. He has spoken. We can know him. The Bible is the story of God. 

The Bible is the book. The Bible tells the story of God and his people. Life has meaning and purpose. God created everything. God created us. God wants to communicate with us. God speaks to us through the Bible. 

God wants us to open our heart to him. God wants a relationship with us. God wants to spend time with us. Why?. Because God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

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McKinley page 1

 McKinley page 1 by ric gustafson

On the evening of Sept 4 1901, President William McKinley arrived in Buffalo New York. McKinley's train came into the city's Terrace Station at 6:30 pm. Then a carriage took him to the north gate of the Pan American Exposition. The Exposition had started on May 20 1901. It featured exhibits, spectacles and the latest technological wonders. This included an x ray machine and the alternating of current using long distance power lines.

At the start of the twentieth century, President William McKinley was changing America with resolve and confidence. America was becoming a global power. America had won a war with Spain. America had planted a flag in Puerto Rico and Guam. America acquired Hawaii. The Exposition was to foster diplomatic and economic brotherhood among nations.

So who was this 58 year old President who was now in his second presidential term?.

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words of Jesus: come and rest

 words of Jesus: come and rest by ric gustafson

Is life draining you?. There is more tasks than time. Jesus does not want us to burn out serving him. Mark 6 says rest a while. There is a place where there are no demands. Jesus invites us to rest with him. 

Do we ever take time for just us?. Do we neglect our own needs?.  We need rest and play like everyone else. Jesus does not want us to neglect ourselves. 

If we do not rest, it could lead to resentment and tiredness. Take time to rest in Jesus's arms. He loves us more than anything else. 

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

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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".

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

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