7/16/1999 PAGE 1

 7/16/1999 page 1 by ric gustafson

A young man was sitting in a box seat near the New York Yankees dugout. He was sitting in the box with three friends. They were great seats because he knew Yankee owner George Steinbrenner. He had on a white dress shirt rolled up at the sleeves. At one point during the game, he knew a TV crew was filming him.

At the end of the game, he got up to leave. He picked up two crutches. He winced because of the pain. Six weeks prior, he had broken his left ankle flying a powered parachute around Martha's Vineyard. The cast had just come off. He winced every time weight was put on his injured leg. The injured leg was the least of the young man's troubles. 

The young man was John F Kennedy Jr.

research help: ' The Day John Died' by Christopher Andersen

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William Jefferson Clinton page 4

 William Jefferson Clinton page 4 by ric gustafson

After a year in New Orleans, Mother came back to Hope to live with me. Mother met a man named Roger Clinton. Mother told me he was fun, paid attention to her and was generous. Roger was nice to my grandparents. Roger and Mother married in June 1950. I began calling Roger daddy. At the same time, I began calling myself Billy.

I started kindergarten when we began living at our new home on 13th Street in Hope. For first grade, I went to Brookwood School. My teacher was Mary Wilson. For 2nd grade, I attended St John's Catholic School in downtown Hope. My teacher was Sister Mary Amata McGee. I loved to read and compete in spelling contests. In grade school, I talked a lot.

After a year or two, Daddy moved us to Hot Springs Arkansas. It was a big house with 2 stories and five bedrooms. To me, Hot Springs was a new city, new neighborhood, new school, new friends and a new church. I lived in that house until I was 15. 

research help: ' My Life' by Bill Clinton

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names of Jesus: First and Last

names of Jesus: First and Last by ric gustafson

The First and the Last is the divine expression of God the Father in human form. The First and the Last was at the beginning and now sits at the right hand of his Father. He was not created. He is the First and the Last. He is the source of all things. He is also the fulfillment of them.

When we enter the presence of God, there is a knowing of his divine power. According to Revelation 1, don't be afraid I am the First and the Last. We should not fear his glory. We should worship and give thanks. The First and the Last says do not worry. His peace is always with us.

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

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names of Jesus: Faithful and True

 names of Jesus: Faithful and True by ric gustafson

Faithful and True is trustworthy, reliable always follows through on his promises. Faithful and True never leaves or forsakes his people. He is fully committed to his Word. His nature is unchanging.

There is nothing weak about the humble love of Faithful and True. Faithful and True sacrificed himself to set us free. Faithful and True will never change. His true nature is genuine. With Faithful and True, there is no hidden motives.

So who is Faithful and True?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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names of Jesus: Everlasting Father

 names of Jesus: Everlasting Father by ric gustafson

The Everlasting Father is the heart of God the Father. According to Isaiah 9, he will be called Everlasting Father. The Everlasting Father guides, protects and provides. His love is unending. His love is not conditional on behavior or achievements. The Everlasting Father loves us because we are his. He healed the sick. 

The Everlasting Father has tender fierce love. He loves you simply for being you. He draws near in kindness. He has wisdom you seek. He has acceptance you crave. He has the truth you need. He provides for you. Go to your Everlasting Father today. Ask him for what you need. He will give it to you.

So who is the Everlasting Father?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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the Apostle page 7

 the Apostle page 7 by ric gustafson

After Stephen's death, Saul was given a new task. He became a chief agent for the Jewish authorities. He became the High Priest's representative. Saul's task was to bring in men and women who followed that dead carpenter.

Early church leaders of the Way fled or were in hiding. Saul brought them in. They were dragged in front of a formal inquiry. Saul demanded that they curse this dead carpenter named Jesus. 

People who were captured by Saul told him that Jesus was their Savior and their Lord. Saul found out that many followers of this dead carpenter had escaped to Damascus in Syria. Saul asked permission to go there and bring back as many prisoners as he could. Saul was granted permission.

Saul decided to leave in the spring for Damascus.

research help: ' The Apostle' by John Pollock

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names of Jesus: Eternal Life

 names of Jesus: Eternal Life by ric gustafson

Life was breathed into us from the beginning. God created us in our mother's womb. We were knitted together by his design. I John 1 says and proclaim to you the eternal life. There was no mistake in God's design. God's love is always with us.

God the Creator is the giver of all life. God offers us his Eternal Life. God gives us the kingdom of peace. Through the Eternal Life, God gives us life. God wants us to know him. God gives us his gracious mercy and his love. God lifts us, guides us and leads us. We are never without the Eternal Life.

So who is the Eternal Life?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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