Beatles Anthology page 6

Beatles Anthology page 6 by ric gustafson

My name is Paul McCartney.

I traded my trumpet for a Zenith acoustic guitar. Because I'm left handed, I had to learn to play it upside down. So now at age 14, I wrote my first song. It was called ' I Lost My Little Girl'. It was an innocent little song. ' Michelle' and ' I Saw Her Standing There' I also played the Zenith. 

John was the local Ted. He acted the way he did because of his rough upbringing. When he was four, his father left him. Instead of living with his mother, John lived with his Aunt Mimi and his Uncle George. John loved his Uncle George. One day, his Uncle died. Then John's mother died. John had to endure tragedy after tragedy.

On July 6 1957, Paul McCartney's life changed forever. He was 15.

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McKinley page 3

 McKinley page 3 by ric gustafson

William McKinley Jr was born on Jan 29 1843. He grew up in small town isolation. The family attended the local Methodist Episcopal Church. Young McKinley embraced a sense of duty and patriotism. When McKinley was 9, the family moved to Poland Ohio. McKinley enrolled in the Poland Seminary. McKinley was popular, friendly and enjoyed attending religious camp meetings. At school, he created a student group. Young McKinley was voted the group's first president.

At 17, young McKinley entered Allegheny College. This was in Meadville Pennsylvania. Regarding slavery, the McKinley family were abolitionists. Young McKinley was only at the college for one year. McKinley contracted an illness. He had to drop out of college.

When the South fired on Fort Sumter, McKinley knew he had to join the army. The unit was called the Ohio Guards.

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God reflections: Psalm 1

 God reflections: Psalm 1 by ric gustafson

What are the Psalms?. They are lyrics to songs sung in the Temple. David the king of Israel wrote about half of them. Psalm 1 is about God's Word. When we engage in God's Word, we will have prosperity. 

God says delight in the truth of my Word. Meditate on God's Word day and night. 

God wants us to prosper. There is a reason why God created us. God wants us to have a blessed life. Why?. Because God loves us more than anything else.

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Beatles Anthology page 5

 Beatles Anthology page 5 by ric gustafson

My name is Paul McCartney.

My Mum passed away when I was 14. In my teenage years, it was a big shock. At the time she died, I did not know it was from cancer. When Mum died, Dad cried. It was the first time seeing him like that. It was a terrible blow to our family. You grow up very quickly. I put a shell around me. I carried on.

A big bond quickly happened between John and I. We both lost our Mums early in our lives. We had to deal with it. We were teenagers. We could not talk about it.

With Mum gone, there were more chores to do. On Tues, Aunt Milly and Aunt Jinny came over. I learned how to cook.

My father bought me a trumpet. After a while, I traded the trumpet for my first guitar.

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God reflections: II Corinthians 4:18

 God reflections: II Corinthians 4:18 by ric gustafson

The journey of life can be hard. The journey can be stormy and long. The burdens we carry on our shoulders can be heavy. II Corinthians 4 says but what is unseen is eternal. Things happen. Jobs are lost. Loved ones pass away. Challenges outweigh strength. It is discouraging to not see a light at the end of the tunnel.

God says be encouraged. God never promised an easy road. God does promise a light at the end of the dark tunnel of life. God brings light out of darkness. That is his promise to us. Praise God.

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Beatles Anthology page 4

 Beatles Anthology page 4 by ric gustafson

My name is Paul McCartney

I was born on June 18 1942. My mum was a Catholic. My father was a Protestant. They were married quite late. My mother was a midwife. We lived in Speke. Speke was the outskirts of Liverpool. I have one brother. His name is Michael.

As a child, we played on bomb sites. We would go down to the docks a lot. We would go down Dungeon Lane to the beach. When I was 10, some boys stole my watch. My father got it back for me. 

I went to an ex public school called the Liverpool Institute. It was a dark dank place.

My father was a musician. He played trumpet in a little jazz band. My Uncle Jack played the trombone. My father would play the piano at home. My family was very musical.

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God reflections: Romans 12:2

 God reflections: Romans 12:2 by ric gustafson

Butterflies are the winks of God. God sends encouragement in a butterfly. Butterflies teach us. Metamorphosis is derived from a Greek word. In Romans 12, Paul talks about spiritual transformation. 

I will face challenges and difficulties in this life. I want God to rescue me and free me from my struggles. We are trying to overcome. God loves you. He is always transforming your life. Then you will be able to spread your wings and fly.

God loves you more than anything else.

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