Solomon 2026 page 2

 Solomon 2026 page 2 by ric gustafson

Two camels came through the guarded gate of King David's palace. Naamah's father's camel stopped at a palace guard. He got down off the camel and began talking to the guard. Then her father waved at her. She got off her camel. She followed her father and the palace guard into the palace. The guard led the two into the anteroom. 

" Wait here".

After a while, the guard came back. He led the two to the audience chamber.

As they entered the chamber, Naamah noticed a golden throne at the end of the long room. There were tables and seats on either side of the chamber. They walked up to the golden throne. On it was King David. Next to it was another throne. On it was his wife Bathsheba. Naamah looked around for a third throne. Where was Solomon?.

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God's reflections: Numbers 6

God's reflections: Numbers 6 by ric gustafson

We are blessed. Actually, we are very blessed. We need to be grateful for everything God does for us. All that we have is a gift from God. God loves to give us blessings. 

The words of Numbers 6 are used as a closing benediction. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you. God wants to bless us and the whole world. When we have God's love, we will be blessed. When God blesses us, we can be a blessing to others.

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the miracle on Titanic page 13

the miracle on Titanic page 13 by ric gustafson

David and his mother walked over to the railing. They heard a blast of the ship's horn. They felt the slowing of the ship's engines.

David's mother heard the ship's anchors drop into place. " Who were you spending time with?".

" Her name is Charlene Moton". David grinned. " I just met her this afternoon".

They watched as a gangplank was set up. A ferry approached.

They watched well dressed passengers enter the ship from the ferry. " Is she a nice girl?".

" She seems nice".

They watched as the Cherbourg ferry left. 

The ship's horn blew again. The triple screws started up. They knew the mighty ship was getting underway again. 

" Are you going to see her again?".

" Actually, she asked if you and I would join her and her brother for dinner tonight".

" What did you tell her?".

" I told her I would ask you first".

" David, tell her we would love to".

They walked inside. They stopped at the glass doors of the smoking room. " I'm going to stop in here for a little bit".

Camille smiled. " I'm going back to my cabin to rest and change for dinner".

" Oh, one more thing". David opened the door to the smoking room. " Charlene is a Christian".

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A A Milne page 1

 A A Milne page 1 by ric gustafson

Jan 18 is international Winnie the Pooh day. It is also my birthday. My name is A A Milne. Actually my name is Alan Alexander Milne. People call me A A. I was born on Jan 18 1882.

My father John Vine Milne was born in Jamaica to missionary parents. I have two brothers Barry and Ken. My father J V Milne was a God fearing man. My grandfather was William Milne. He died in 1874.

My father was one of 10 children. My grandfather returned to England and started a school. My grandmother Harriet Barrett married William Milne in 1843. In 1874, my grandfather died. My father was in his late 20's. He was going to London University. My father wanted to be a teacher.

My father married my mother Sarah Maria Heginbotham on Aug 27 1878.

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Solomon 2026 page 1

 Solomon 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

Solomon was studying a temple model. He heard the door open and close. His Ima quietly walked in.

" The ambassador of Ammon has come". Bathsheba smiled. " He has brought his daughter with him".

Solomon looked up. " Naamah?". He scratched his chin. " How old is she now Ima?".

Bathsheba thought for a moment. " 15 I believe".

Solomon thought of the 10 year old girl he once knew. " Is she still beautiful Ima?".

" Even more so". Bathsheba's voice hesitated. " I will arrange for you to have some time alone with her before the evening meal".

She walked toward the door.

" Thank you Ima".

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God's reflections: Isaiah 58

 God's reflections: Isaiah 58 by ric gustafson

When life gets you down and you are feeling blue, help others. Helping others will get your attention away from your own problems. Sometimes we feel like we are in a hole. We can't find our way out. Our hearts can open by helping others. When we help others, we have healing and joy.

Isaiah 58 says we are like a well watered garden. Our hearts long for fulfillment. We can have this by helping others. We can be like a well watered garden. This is with God's love as the source. 

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God's reflections: Colossians 3

God's reflections: Colossians 3 by ric gustafson

Have you been hurt by the actions or words of others?. If you have, it could leave you with feelings of bitterness or anger. Colossians 3 says forgive as the Lord forgave you. On the other hand if we practice embracing forgiveness, we can embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy. We can pray to the Holy Spirit to let go of resentment. That hurt does not go away. But we can us forgiveness to help focus on being positive and loving. With God, all things are possible. 

When we let go of anger, peace will come. God's love is healing.

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