the miracle on Titanic page 8

 the miracle on Titanic page 8 by ric gustafson

David and his mother stood on the deck. They heard the huge propellers begin to turn. Each measured over 16 feet. They churned up the water as the huge liner came up to two small liners that were moored nearby.

One of the two small ships was named the ' New York'. It bobbed up and down due to the large swell from the Titanic. The small liner's ropes that kept her secured snapped. The small liner began to drift toward the Titanic.

Captain Smith saw in horror what might happen. He threw the massive engines into reverse. A tug threw a line onto the small ship. It stopped it. The huge liner barely missed being hit by the small ship. 

Fourth Officer Boxhall swung the wheel hard to port.

Captain Smith put a hand on the young officer's shoulder. " That was very close Mr Boxhall".

Officer Lightoller smiled at the young officer. " That was very good steering Mr Boxhall".

" Aye Sir". He grinned as he swung the wheel back to starboard.

Captain Smith smiled. " All ahead slow Mr Boxhall".

Officer Boxhall grinned. " All ahead slow".

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U-505 page 33

 U-505 page 33 by ric gustafson

David orders everyone out of the submarine. Pickels quietly looks around for souvenirs. Hohne informs the USS Pillsbury that the U-505 will have to be towed. 

The USS Chatelain stops next to the German raft. Officers and sailors of the U-505 are rescued. Skipper Harald Lamge and Paul Meyer are treated for their wounds. They are happy. For them, the war is over. Gallery finds out the submarine is the U-505 and that Harald Lange is the skipper.

Gallery orders Commander Earl Trosino and Lieutenant Deward Hampton to take a boarding party and do whatever they have to do. The U-505 must be towed to a naval base. 

Shortly, two whaleboats led by the two American officers head toward the U-505.

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words of Jesus: such great faith

words of Jesus: such great faith by ric gustafson

We do not need a legacy of being a Christian or a lifetime of understanding. We just need to believe in Jesus and take him at his word. Luke 7 talks about a story. It is the story of Jesus and a Roman captain. It is a story of remarkable faith.

This Roman captain knew he had authority. He knew the chain of command. This Roman captain also knew the glory of Jesus. He could of asked Jesus to come to his home. He asked Jesus from where he stood to heal his servant. This Roman captain knew that Jesus would heal him instantly.

Jesus proclaimed that he had not found such great faith not even in Israel. 

This Roman captain did not doubt like Thomas. Jesus wants us to have faith like this Roman.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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