H P and the Deathly Hallows page 4

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 4 by ric gustafson

Voldemort looked around the table. " I shall attend to Harry Potter in person". His voice hesitated. " The fact that Harry Potter still lives is mostly my fault".

" I have been careless". Voldemort sighed. " I must be the one to kill Harry Potter".

Everyone at the table agreed.

" And I shall be".

" In order to kill Potter". Voldemort frowned. " I'm going to need to borrow a wand".

Voldemort looked down the table. " Lucius Malfoy".

" My Lord?".

" Lucius, I require your wand".

Malfoy handed Voldemort his wand.

Voldemort studied it. " What is it made of?".

" Elm and Dragon my Lord".

research help: ' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' by J K Rowling

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God Reflections: Colossians 1

 God Reflections: Colossians 1 by ric gustafson

You can know Jesus because of God's Word. It is a different matter to know Jesus personally. The Apostle Paul speaks to us in Colossians 1. 

Saul may of heard about Jesus. On the road to Damascus, Jesus appeared to Saul. Saul did not have a personal connection to Jesus. He did on the road to Damascus. Saul who became Paul wanted Jesus to be in his head. And in his heart. 

Your spiritual connection to Jesus starts in your heart. The mystery of God is Christ in you. Jesus wants to indwell in you. 

Jesus loves you. He wants to live in your heart. Let him. Invite Jesus into your life. You won't regret it.

Jesus loves you more than anything else.

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

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God Reflections: II Timothy 1

 God Reflections: II Timothy 1 by ric gustafson

As far as the spiritual life is concerned, authentic faith is important. Most important is whom you believe in. II Timothy is some of the last words the Apostle Paul wrote. Paul knew his death was at hand. Shortly after this was written, Paul was beheaded by Roman Emperor Nero. 

The Apostle Paul had to endure a lot. Most of his friends deserted him. He faced death. But Paul had confidence even with his trials. He believed in Jesus. He was the victor even in death. 

This life is difficult. God is there with us even in our worst trials. God tells us to have faith. He is always with us. God loves us. He promises to never abandon us.

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

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God's Reflections: Genesis 12

 God's Reflections: Genesis 12 by ric gustafson

According to Genesis 12, God made a promise to a man named Abraham. He promised Abraham that he would become a great nation. He promised to bless Abraham. God blesses people. A blessing touches us at the core of our being. God's touch brings healing, wholeness. It is a deep need of the human heart. 

God created us to be blessed. God wants to bless us today. Praise God's name. 

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

 

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God's Reflections: Luke 15

 God's Reflections: Luke 15 by ric gustafson

Jesus was a storyteller. From Luke 15 comes a parable we all know. Some people call it the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Some people call it the Parable of the Loving Father. In Luke 15, Jesus tells us three parables. This parable is the last one. 

This third parable is about a wayward boy. It is also about a father who loves him. The son wants his share of his fathers estate. He goes to a faraway country. He spends it all on wild living. After a while, the son comes to his senses. He decides to go home feeling unworthy. 

When the son comes home, his father is waiting for him. He welcomes him home. Jesus tells us this is how God the Father feels about us. No matter how far we run away from God, he welcomes us home.

Why?. Because he loves us more than anything else.

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

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God Reflections: Psalm 37

 God Reflections: Psalm 37 by ric gustafson

Psalm 37 says delight yourself in the Lord. What is the desire of your heart?. God promises that he will give us the desires of your heart. Our hearts can change. But it must be a change from an earthly desire to a heavenly desire. When our desire is for God's Kingdom, God will act. Delight and Desire work hand in hand. 

Spend time reading God's Word. When our desires change, God will draw us closer to him. Jesus says to us, trust in me and believe. Why?. Because Jesus loves us more than anything else.

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

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Solomon 2026 page 4

 Solomon 2026 page 4 by ric gustafson

Solomon sat down on his father's right. His brother Adonijah sat on his father's left. Seating in the seat of honor next to Solomon was Shobi Naamah's father. Solomon watched Naamah as she waited to be seated. This foreign princess had captured his imagination.

Solomon looked at Shobi. " I trust your trip was uneventful".

" Luckily, we were able to scare off any bandits".

" How long will you and your daughter be staying?".

King David looked at Shobi. " We have a few more meetings scheduled for tomorrow I believe".

" Yes King". Shobi smiled at his daughter. " Naamah was hoping we could stay a couple more days and enjoy Jerusalem".

" Yes". Naamah grinned. " I'm hoping for a tour of the city and some time in your marketplace".

King David smiled. " Done".

research help: The Heart of a King' by Jill Eileen Smith

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