Fear: the fear of being inadequate by ric Gustafson
Sometimes we have thoughts of inadequacy. I am not capable, I cannot and I am not. Through God's Word, I can do anything God wants me to do. We cannot go against God's will. God assures us that he will provide everything we need for the task. If it is God's will for us, we can proceed with the plan.
To be inadequate is a way of saying that we are afraid of failure. Inadequacy steals our confidence. A fear of failure keeps us from enjoying life. One symptom of fear is anxiety. God wants us to believe in ourselves. God equips us with gifts, abilities and talents.
Inadequacy can put our life on hold.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Fear: the fear of not being wanted
Fear: the fear of not being wanted by ric Gustafson
We were created for healthy connections and their is a part of us that craves it. We want to be wanted and loved. When we feel unwanted, we feel that something is wrong with us. God wants to restore your life and make it wonderful. He knocks at our heart and simply wants to come in. God will heal our lives but it is a process. When we are hurting, we need to pray and pour out our heart to God.
We were designed and created by God for acceptance and not rejection. God gives us the acceptance and we need to receive it by faith.
Ephesians 1:4 says that we were chosen by God before the foundation of the world.
We should not feel rejected or unwanted because Jesus loves us and will never abandon us.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
We were created for healthy connections and their is a part of us that craves it. We want to be wanted and loved. When we feel unwanted, we feel that something is wrong with us. God wants to restore your life and make it wonderful. He knocks at our heart and simply wants to come in. God will heal our lives but it is a process. When we are hurting, we need to pray and pour out our heart to God.
We were designed and created by God for acceptance and not rejection. God gives us the acceptance and we need to receive it by faith.
Ephesians 1:4 says that we were chosen by God before the foundation of the world.
We should not feel rejected or unwanted because Jesus loves us and will never abandon us.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
my next door neighbor Skip page 2
my next door neighbor Skip page 2 by ric Gustafson
Archie Louk opened the hood of the Dodge Neon and started to look at the windshield washer fluid. He and his wife Edna had come to Bay City to get away from the frantic pace of nearby Seattle. He enjoyed checking their two vehicles to make sure they ran as well as possible.
He looked up to check on his six year old son. He was riding his new bike around the long narrow sloping driveway. " Thomas, stay in the driveway and away from the street".
" Yes Dad".
There was silence.
" Dad" shrieked his son as if it came from behind their Dodge Caravan.
Horror came across Archie's face as he watched their van slowly moving backwards down the narrow driveway. He ran toward the back of the van. As he reached it, the van stopped. His son ran into his arms.
From behind the van, a young man walked up wearing a baseball cap that said ' Angel'.
" Hi". He smiled and shook Archie's hand. " I ran over when I saw the van heading toward the young boy:.
" Thank you for saving my son".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Archie Louk opened the hood of the Dodge Neon and started to look at the windshield washer fluid. He and his wife Edna had come to Bay City to get away from the frantic pace of nearby Seattle. He enjoyed checking their two vehicles to make sure they ran as well as possible.
He looked up to check on his six year old son. He was riding his new bike around the long narrow sloping driveway. " Thomas, stay in the driveway and away from the street".
" Yes Dad".
There was silence.
" Dad" shrieked his son as if it came from behind their Dodge Caravan.
Horror came across Archie's face as he watched their van slowly moving backwards down the narrow driveway. He ran toward the back of the van. As he reached it, the van stopped. His son ran into his arms.
From behind the van, a young man walked up wearing a baseball cap that said ' Angel'.
" Hi". He smiled and shook Archie's hand. " I ran over when I saw the van heading toward the young boy:.
" Thank you for saving my son".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
my next door neighbor Skip page 1
my next door neighbor Skip page 1 by ric Gustafson
The young man sat down on the brown park bench and opened his lunch sack. He took out a meatball sandwich and began to eat it. He smiled as he watched children playing at the nearby playground.
" Hello Skip".
He turned to see an older gentleman, who was wearing a white polo shirt and light colored shorts, sitting down next to him. " Hi Bruno, I was watching the children playing over there".
He reached into a sack and pulled out a ham on wheat Subway sandwich. He took a bite. " The boss loves children".
Skip took a bite of a chocolate chip cookie. " Bruno, why are you here?".
The older gentleman wiped his mouth with a napkin. " First of all, he was very pleased with your last assignment".
Skip smiled. " Be sure and tell him thanks".
" Skip, the boss has another assignment for you".
" I just finished an assignment" he said in a tired voice as he threw the empty sack into a trash can. " What's the assignment?".
" Helping a husband who lives nearby". He stood up and threw his now empty sack into the trash can. " Good luck Skip". He quickly walked away.
Skip smiled as he watched the children having fun.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The young man sat down on the brown park bench and opened his lunch sack. He took out a meatball sandwich and began to eat it. He smiled as he watched children playing at the nearby playground.
" Hello Skip".
He turned to see an older gentleman, who was wearing a white polo shirt and light colored shorts, sitting down next to him. " Hi Bruno, I was watching the children playing over there".
He reached into a sack and pulled out a ham on wheat Subway sandwich. He took a bite. " The boss loves children".
Skip took a bite of a chocolate chip cookie. " Bruno, why are you here?".
The older gentleman wiped his mouth with a napkin. " First of all, he was very pleased with your last assignment".
Skip smiled. " Be sure and tell him thanks".
" Skip, the boss has another assignment for you".
" I just finished an assignment" he said in a tired voice as he threw the empty sack into a trash can. " What's the assignment?".
" Helping a husband who lives nearby". He stood up and threw his now empty sack into the trash can. " Good luck Skip". He quickly walked away.
Skip smiled as he watched the children having fun.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Fear: the fear of losing control
Fear: the fear of losing control by ric Gustafson
The fear of losing control is worrying that if you cannot control the outcome of future events something unpleasant or terrible might happen. This fear causes stress, health problems and steals our peace and joy. God's ways are not our ways. Proverbs 3:6 encourages us to acknowledge God in all of our ways. God wants us to follow his plan for our lives not ours. God will try to guide us but he won't force us to do the right thing. We want certainty but we live in a world of uncertainty. Certainty makes us feel safe. We are safe with God but we must learn to believe it and trust him.
Even when life hurts, God wants us to trust him. Life won't change so we must change. We must expect the unexpected and let God control it.
God will take care of us always if we lose control of our lives and let God take care of us.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The fear of losing control is worrying that if you cannot control the outcome of future events something unpleasant or terrible might happen. This fear causes stress, health problems and steals our peace and joy. God's ways are not our ways. Proverbs 3:6 encourages us to acknowledge God in all of our ways. God wants us to follow his plan for our lives not ours. God will try to guide us but he won't force us to do the right thing. We want certainty but we live in a world of uncertainty. Certainty makes us feel safe. We are safe with God but we must learn to believe it and trust him.
Even when life hurts, God wants us to trust him. Life won't change so we must change. We must expect the unexpected and let God control it.
God will take care of us always if we lose control of our lives and let God take care of us.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Fear: the fear of lack
Fear: the fear of lack by ric Gustafson
We want to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. When we feel that we are not being taken care of, fear can fill our thoughts, words and emotions. As a believer in Jesus, instead we can put our faith in God to meet all of our needs. God is faithful and he will always provide what we need. God wants us to take a step of faith. Matthew 25:21 says if we are faithful in little things God can make us rulers over much.
We need to trust God and he will always take care of us. Not only can we lack money but also strength, ability, wisdom and relationships. God's Word teaches us that he will provide all that we will need. We need to trust God for grace, wisdom, creativity and strength. Psalm 23 says that the Lord is our Shepherd and we shall not lack. John 10 says that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that he takes care of his sheep.
We should not fear lack because God our Father will always provide what we need.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
We want to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. When we feel that we are not being taken care of, fear can fill our thoughts, words and emotions. As a believer in Jesus, instead we can put our faith in God to meet all of our needs. God is faithful and he will always provide what we need. God wants us to take a step of faith. Matthew 25:21 says if we are faithful in little things God can make us rulers over much.
We need to trust God and he will always take care of us. Not only can we lack money but also strength, ability, wisdom and relationships. God's Word teaches us that he will provide all that we will need. We need to trust God for grace, wisdom, creativity and strength. Psalm 23 says that the Lord is our Shepherd and we shall not lack. John 10 says that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that he takes care of his sheep.
We should not fear lack because God our Father will always provide what we need.
research help: ' Living Courageously' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's Glory: revealed through preparation
God's Glory: revealed through preparation by ric Gustafson
It is the church's responsibility to roll out the red carpet for Jesus on earth. There needs to be a voice to cause people to stop and notice. We need to prepare the way for Jesus. When we prepare a way for Jesus, it shows how much we adore him.
In Ephesians 5:27 it says to present the church to himself in splendor. Jesus is our true King and he holds all the power over heaven and earth. We need to prepare for Jesus's return. We need to carry the Great Commission to all the world.
God's Glory is revealed through preparation for God's Son Jesus to return.
The End
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It is the church's responsibility to roll out the red carpet for Jesus on earth. There needs to be a voice to cause people to stop and notice. We need to prepare the way for Jesus. When we prepare a way for Jesus, it shows how much we adore him.
In Ephesians 5:27 it says to present the church to himself in splendor. Jesus is our true King and he holds all the power over heaven and earth. We need to prepare for Jesus's return. We need to carry the Great Commission to all the world.
God's Glory is revealed through preparation for God's Son Jesus to return.
The End
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, November 24, 2014
God's Glory: revealed through conversion
God's Glory: revealed through conversion by ric Gustafson
According to various statistics, church attendance is on the decline. There have been pockets of growth despite the trends. Some people focus on church buildings and not Jesus. We need the presence of God now. In the Bible, Jesus allowed signs and wonders to reveal his power to people. Jesus used physical conversion to parallel eternal conversion. Jesus's first conversion was turning water into wine.
Jesus is a powerful God. He brought attention and glory everywhere he went. He made dead people alive, healed blind men's eyes, turned water into wine. People need the real power of Jesus.
God's glory is revealed through the converting power of Jesus.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
According to various statistics, church attendance is on the decline. There have been pockets of growth despite the trends. Some people focus on church buildings and not Jesus. We need the presence of God now. In the Bible, Jesus allowed signs and wonders to reveal his power to people. Jesus used physical conversion to parallel eternal conversion. Jesus's first conversion was turning water into wine.
Jesus is a powerful God. He brought attention and glory everywhere he went. He made dead people alive, healed blind men's eyes, turned water into wine. People need the real power of Jesus.
God's glory is revealed through the converting power of Jesus.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Oz page 9
Oz page 9 by ric Gustafson
According to an Oz legend, actor Frank Morgan wore an old coat worn by L Frank Baum. Morgan started his career in the silent film era. By the late 1930's, he was an MGM veteran with an Oscar nomination. Because he was willing to take on several roles in one film, he was a perfect fit for the Wizard of Oz, Professor Marvel, the Coachman and the Gatekeeper. After Oz, Morgan became one of the grand old men of MGM.
Morgan passed away in 1950 while he was filming ' Annie Get Your Gun'.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
According to an Oz legend, actor Frank Morgan wore an old coat worn by L Frank Baum. Morgan started his career in the silent film era. By the late 1930's, he was an MGM veteran with an Oscar nomination. Because he was willing to take on several roles in one film, he was a perfect fit for the Wizard of Oz, Professor Marvel, the Coachman and the Gatekeeper. After Oz, Morgan became one of the grand old men of MGM.
Morgan passed away in 1950 while he was filming ' Annie Get Your Gun'.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's Glory: revealed through power
God's Glory: revealed through power by ric Gustafson
When Jesus walked from place to place, crowds followed him. When Jesus healed the paralytic in Luke 5, a large crowd gathered. Jesus used his power to draw crowds and to get people's attention. That way, they could see his power and believe. Through his power, Jesus's glory was revealed. When the crowds saw his miracles, they went back to their villages and told others. Jesus's power showed that what was impossible for man is possible with God.
God's Glory is revealed through his wonderful power.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
When Jesus walked from place to place, crowds followed him. When Jesus healed the paralytic in Luke 5, a large crowd gathered. Jesus used his power to draw crowds and to get people's attention. That way, they could see his power and believe. Through his power, Jesus's glory was revealed. When the crowds saw his miracles, they went back to their villages and told others. Jesus's power showed that what was impossible for man is possible with God.
God's Glory is revealed through his wonderful power.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Giants: fighting your fear
Giants: fighting your fear by ric Gustafson
We do not know what is around the bend. Fear is a part of the fabric of living. God equipped us with it so we can protect ourselves from the unexpected. Fear shackles us and keeps us from doing the routine things of life.
Fear disregards God's plan. God's promises are near but we will never claim them if fear dominates our life. Fear distorts God's purposes. Fear distorts our view of things and robs us of our perspective. Fear brings out the worst in us. Fear discourages God's people. Fear is contagious and takes away our courage. Fear disbelieves God's promises. Fear disobeys God's principles.
To confront the giant of fear we need to confront our fear honestly. We need to understand what is at the root of our fears. We need to confess our fear as sin. We need to come to God in honest confession. Then we need to repent, turn and then walk away. We need to claim God's promises of protection. We need to cultivate a closer relationship with God. Lastly, we need to commit our life to Jesus Christ. The ultimate fear is death. On Calvary, Jesus broke the power of death.
God says fear not because he is victorious.
research help: ' Slaying the Giants in your life' by David Jeremiah
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
We do not know what is around the bend. Fear is a part of the fabric of living. God equipped us with it so we can protect ourselves from the unexpected. Fear shackles us and keeps us from doing the routine things of life.
Fear disregards God's plan. God's promises are near but we will never claim them if fear dominates our life. Fear distorts God's purposes. Fear distorts our view of things and robs us of our perspective. Fear brings out the worst in us. Fear discourages God's people. Fear is contagious and takes away our courage. Fear disbelieves God's promises. Fear disobeys God's principles.
To confront the giant of fear we need to confront our fear honestly. We need to understand what is at the root of our fears. We need to confess our fear as sin. We need to come to God in honest confession. Then we need to repent, turn and then walk away. We need to claim God's promises of protection. We need to cultivate a closer relationship with God. Lastly, we need to commit our life to Jesus Christ. The ultimate fear is death. On Calvary, Jesus broke the power of death.
God says fear not because he is victorious.
research help: ' Slaying the Giants in your life' by David Jeremiah
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's Glory: revealed through exclusivity
God's Glory: revealed through exclusivity by ric Gustafson
Jesus is exclusive, there is only one God. God's Word is exclusive because it makes one thing perfectly clear. There is only one God and Jesus is the only way to salvation. The Bible states that there are no other Gods and there is no other Savior. Acts 4:12 states that there is no salvation in no one else.
John 14:6 says that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life no one comes to the Father except through me. Romans 10:13 says for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Jesus is exclusive, there is only one God. God's Word is exclusive because it makes one thing perfectly clear. There is only one God and Jesus is the only way to salvation. The Bible states that there are no other Gods and there is no other Savior. Acts 4:12 states that there is no salvation in no one else.
John 14:6 says that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life no one comes to the Father except through me. Romans 10:13 says for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, November 21, 2014
God's Glory: revealed through inability
God's Glory: revealed through inability by ric Gustafson
We are human and we make mistakes. The book of Jude in the Bible is only one chapter. Jude was the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. He wrote the letter to the first believers and warning them about false teachers.
In this world, we control nothing. We cannot control the weather, wars or the stock market. God is the only one who can keep us on an even keel. Only God can keep us safe. God wants us to be totally dependent on him. God alone has the power to keep us safe.
God wants us to put our trust in him and live a life of obedience. We cannot put our security in marriage, our children, our job or our future. Our security, future and peace can only come from the one true God who loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
We are human and we make mistakes. The book of Jude in the Bible is only one chapter. Jude was the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. He wrote the letter to the first believers and warning them about false teachers.
In this world, we control nothing. We cannot control the weather, wars or the stock market. God is the only one who can keep us on an even keel. Only God can keep us safe. God wants us to be totally dependent on him. God alone has the power to keep us safe.
God wants us to put our trust in him and live a life of obedience. We cannot put our security in marriage, our children, our job or our future. Our security, future and peace can only come from the one true God who loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Thursday, November 20, 2014
God's Glory: revealed through prophecy
God's Glory: revealed through prophecy by ric Gustafson
There were lots of prophets of old. One of them was a man named Isaiah. He prophesied in detail the crucifixion of Jesus. Prophecy comes from God given revelation. Isaiah is the most celebrated of all of God's prophets. He was born in Judah under the rule of four different kings. God uses prophecy to allow events of the past build bridges to events of the future.
Out of 2500 prophecies in the Bible, 2000 have come true. King David and the prophet Zechariah also had a prophecy of Jesus's death on a cross.
Prophecy in Scripture proves as evidence that the Bible is truth that stands the test of time. God's Word has always been accurate and always will be.
God's Glory is revealed through prophecy in his Word.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
There were lots of prophets of old. One of them was a man named Isaiah. He prophesied in detail the crucifixion of Jesus. Prophecy comes from God given revelation. Isaiah is the most celebrated of all of God's prophets. He was born in Judah under the rule of four different kings. God uses prophecy to allow events of the past build bridges to events of the future.
Out of 2500 prophecies in the Bible, 2000 have come true. King David and the prophet Zechariah also had a prophecy of Jesus's death on a cross.
Prophecy in Scripture proves as evidence that the Bible is truth that stands the test of time. God's Word has always been accurate and always will be.
God's Glory is revealed through prophecy in his Word.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Oz page 8
Oz page 8 by ric Gustafson
One of the most enduring movie villains of all time is The Wicked Witch of the West played by Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton was a kindergarten teacher who got her first break as an actress in 1932. She spent the next few years in films under directors such as Frank Capra, Fritz Lang and Bushby Berkeley.
Gale Sondergaard was originally picked to play the Witch but had to bow out. Hamilton got the role. In her first scene filmed, the trap door failed to open so she could leave Munchkinland. Her costume caught fire and she suffered burns to her face and hands. It took several weeks for her to recuperate and return to the set.
Even though her total time on screen lasted just ten minutes, that small amount of time made a mark on generations of Oz viewers.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
One of the most enduring movie villains of all time is The Wicked Witch of the West played by Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton was a kindergarten teacher who got her first break as an actress in 1932. She spent the next few years in films under directors such as Frank Capra, Fritz Lang and Bushby Berkeley.
Gale Sondergaard was originally picked to play the Witch but had to bow out. Hamilton got the role. In her first scene filmed, the trap door failed to open so she could leave Munchkinland. Her costume caught fire and she suffered burns to her face and hands. It took several weeks for her to recuperate and return to the set.
Even though her total time on screen lasted just ten minutes, that small amount of time made a mark on generations of Oz viewers.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's Glory: revealed through the cross
God's Glory: revealed through the cross by ric Gustafson
Isaiah 53:5 involves me. It's about my sins and through Jesus's wounds, I am healed. I deserve death but God substituted his Son to pay the price for me. Every day we need to remember Jesus's sacrifice for us.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus went to pray with his disciples. He knew what was coming and it was terrifying, He pleaded with his father to take the cup away from him. He didn't for it was his will for us. Jesus was caught in a political crossfire and they arrested him for blasphemy. They chose a notorious prisoner over Jesus and the crowds shouted for Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers mocked Jesus, put a crown of thorns on his head and spit upon him. On the cross, Jesus watched as the soldiers gambled for his clothes. When a sponge of sour wine was pushed to Jesus's lips, he knew that the cup had passed.
" It is finished".
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Isaiah 53:5 involves me. It's about my sins and through Jesus's wounds, I am healed. I deserve death but God substituted his Son to pay the price for me. Every day we need to remember Jesus's sacrifice for us.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus went to pray with his disciples. He knew what was coming and it was terrifying, He pleaded with his father to take the cup away from him. He didn't for it was his will for us. Jesus was caught in a political crossfire and they arrested him for blasphemy. They chose a notorious prisoner over Jesus and the crowds shouted for Jesus to be crucified. Roman soldiers mocked Jesus, put a crown of thorns on his head and spit upon him. On the cross, Jesus watched as the soldiers gambled for his clothes. When a sponge of sour wine was pushed to Jesus's lips, he knew that the cup had passed.
" It is finished".
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Jesus's Last Words: Supernatural Forgiveness
Jesus's Last Words: Supernatural Forgiveness by ric Gustafson
In Luke 23 verse 34, Jesus says " Father, forgive them". Before he says this, are the two words " Jesus said". Jesus to this day intercedes for you and for me. We have committed many sins and we are not proud of them. Jesus knows this and proclaims at the end of this verse " for they do not know what they do". Even though we sin, Jesus extends forgiveness.
Because Jesus forgives us, he wants and expects us to forgive others.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
In Luke 23 verse 34, Jesus says " Father, forgive them". Before he says this, are the two words " Jesus said". Jesus to this day intercedes for you and for me. We have committed many sins and we are not proud of them. Jesus knows this and proclaims at the end of this verse " for they do not know what they do". Even though we sin, Jesus extends forgiveness.
Because Jesus forgives us, he wants and expects us to forgive others.
research help: ' 1000 days' by Jonathan Falwell
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Oz page 7
Oz page 7 by ric Gustafson
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke was born on August 6 1884. For the stage, her name was changed to Billie Burke. She was the daughter of circus performers and promoters who pushed her into the family business. In 1902, she was in the London hit play ' The School Girl',
She was courted by the famous Follies producer Florenz Ziegfeld and they married in 1914. Burke made her feature film debut in 1916.
In 1938 before she was cast as Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz, she was nominated for an Oscar. After Oz ended, Burke continued to make feature films including ' Father of the Bride' and ' Sergeant Rutledge'.
Burke will always be known as Glinda the Good Witch of the North.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke was born on August 6 1884. For the stage, her name was changed to Billie Burke. She was the daughter of circus performers and promoters who pushed her into the family business. In 1902, she was in the London hit play ' The School Girl',
She was courted by the famous Follies producer Florenz Ziegfeld and they married in 1914. Burke made her feature film debut in 1916.
In 1938 before she was cast as Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz, she was nominated for an Oscar. After Oz ended, Burke continued to make feature films including ' Father of the Bride' and ' Sergeant Rutledge'.
Burke will always be known as Glinda the Good Witch of the North.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
the Fall page 11
the Fall page 11 by ric Gustafson
Serus peeked through the balcony window. He could hear Lucifer speaking to an assembly of angels who were loyal to him.
A cry came from the house. " Serus".
The little angel entered the large room and noticed that some of the angels were now staring at him. He walked over to his lord who was sitting around a table.
Lucifer handed him a sealed scroll. " Serus, take this scroll to Michael and hand it to him personally".
" Yes, my lord".
Later, after Serus flew away Michael read the message. He put the scroll on a nearby table and then began to wonder about Lucifer's true motives. After thinking on that for a while, Michael decided on his next course of action.
research help: ' Chronicles of the Host' by D Brian Shafer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Serus peeked through the balcony window. He could hear Lucifer speaking to an assembly of angels who were loyal to him.
A cry came from the house. " Serus".
The little angel entered the large room and noticed that some of the angels were now staring at him. He walked over to his lord who was sitting around a table.
Lucifer handed him a sealed scroll. " Serus, take this scroll to Michael and hand it to him personally".
" Yes, my lord".
Later, after Serus flew away Michael read the message. He put the scroll on a nearby table and then began to wonder about Lucifer's true motives. After thinking on that for a while, Michael decided on his next course of action.
research help: ' Chronicles of the Host' by D Brian Shafer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, November 17, 2014
the Fall page 10
the Fall page 10 by ric Gustafson
Pellecus was observing God's new creation when he noticed his lord approaching. He pointed toward a field of flowers and beautiful shrubs. " Welcome to God's creation".
" Thank you my friend" Lucifer replied. He smiled as he noticed the nearby meadow and stream. " I have interesting news from Kara".
" What news is that my lord?".
" It seems that Michael and Gabriel have been inquiring about our activities".
" What do we do now my lord?".
" We will continue with our plans". He stared at his friend. " But we will be more cautious".
" My lord Lucifer, is it your plan to govern this new creation instead of God?".
" Yes Pellecus, that is my plan".
" Lord Lucifer, what if that does not come true?".
" Then my friend" Lucifer cackled back with a strange laugh. " We will have to take other measures".
research help: ' Chronicles of the Host' by D Brian Shafer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Pellecus was observing God's new creation when he noticed his lord approaching. He pointed toward a field of flowers and beautiful shrubs. " Welcome to God's creation".
" Thank you my friend" Lucifer replied. He smiled as he noticed the nearby meadow and stream. " I have interesting news from Kara".
" What news is that my lord?".
" It seems that Michael and Gabriel have been inquiring about our activities".
" What do we do now my lord?".
" We will continue with our plans". He stared at his friend. " But we will be more cautious".
" My lord Lucifer, is it your plan to govern this new creation instead of God?".
" Yes Pellecus, that is my plan".
" Lord Lucifer, what if that does not come true?".
" Then my friend" Lucifer cackled back with a strange laugh. " We will have to take other measures".
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Saturday, November 15, 2014
the Fall page 9
the Fall page 9 by ric Gustafson
Lucifer stood on his balcony and listened to the music that he had created. He watched angels walking toward the northern edge of the Kingdom. He watched as an angel quietly landed next to him.
" Kara, my friend".
" My friend Lucifer, I have some encouraging news".
" What news is that?".
" The Council of Elders have decided to make a formal request to the Most High that you be made the steward of this new world".
Lucifer smiled. " When will they make this request?".
" Very soon I heard".
All of a sudden, a thunder of trumpets pierced the sky.
The Lord's voice rang out. " Glory to the Lamb of God who was slain before the foundation of the world".
The two watched as a streak of light flew from the North into the Heavenly sky.
" Now it starts" Lucifer muttered to himself.
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Lucifer stood on his balcony and listened to the music that he had created. He watched angels walking toward the northern edge of the Kingdom. He watched as an angel quietly landed next to him.
" Kara, my friend".
" My friend Lucifer, I have some encouraging news".
" What news is that?".
" The Council of Elders have decided to make a formal request to the Most High that you be made the steward of this new world".
Lucifer smiled. " When will they make this request?".
" Very soon I heard".
All of a sudden, a thunder of trumpets pierced the sky.
The Lord's voice rang out. " Glory to the Lamb of God who was slain before the foundation of the world".
The two watched as a streak of light flew from the North into the Heavenly sky.
" Now it starts" Lucifer muttered to himself.
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the Inn page 1
the Inn page 1 by ric Gustafson
Joseph tiredly drove the SUV into the parking lot of the Holiday Inn and parked in one of the empty parking stalls. He looked over at his wife Mary. She was awake but very uncomfortable because she was about to give birth.
He had tried the first motel he saw but found out that a national rodeo was also in town. The motel was totally booked. No matter which motel they went to, all rooms were booked.
Joseph walked into the lobby with Mary and helped her sit down to rest. He walked up to the front desk. " Sir" he said to the young clerk. " My wife is about to give birth and I cannot find a room anywhere in town". He looked at the clerk. " Can you please help us?".
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Joseph tiredly drove the SUV into the parking lot of the Holiday Inn and parked in one of the empty parking stalls. He looked over at his wife Mary. She was awake but very uncomfortable because she was about to give birth.
He had tried the first motel he saw but found out that a national rodeo was also in town. The motel was totally booked. No matter which motel they went to, all rooms were booked.
Joseph walked into the lobby with Mary and helped her sit down to rest. He walked up to the front desk. " Sir" he said to the young clerk. " My wife is about to give birth and I cannot find a room anywhere in town". He looked at the clerk. " Can you please help us?".
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elevator no.4 page 8
elevator no.4 page 8 by ric Gustafson
" I can't believe you are thinking of food at a time like this" Mark exclaimed in a loud voice. " We might die in here".
" No we won't". Justin pulled a tiny black bible from his back pocket. " The bible says that God will always protect us".
Anita took a plastic fork and put some mashed potatoes into her mouth. " How do you know that?".
Justin turned some pages. " John 3:16".
" What does that verse say?".
" For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life".
Mark rolled his eyes. " Oh brother".
Anita bit into some of the turkey. " God can love even a sinner like me".
" Of course". Justin took a bite of the turkey. " All you have to do is admit that you are a sinner and that you want to change".
Tears began to flow down her face. " I want to".
Mark shook his head in frustration. " I don't believe this".
She got down on her knees and bowed her head.
" Tell God that you are a sinner and that you want to change".
She repeated the words.
" Tell God to come into your heart and be in charge of your life".
She repeated the words.
" Thank you God Amen".
" Thank you God Amen".
Just then, the elevator opened.
" Sorry folks" said the hotel employee they had seen earlier. " I got it open as fast as I could".
Mark quickly walked out. " Get me out of here".
Justin handed Anita his little black bible. " Anita, welcome to God's family".
She gave Justin a big hug. " Thank you".
She walked out of elevator no.4 a changed person forever.
The End
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" I can't believe you are thinking of food at a time like this" Mark exclaimed in a loud voice. " We might die in here".
" No we won't". Justin pulled a tiny black bible from his back pocket. " The bible says that God will always protect us".
Anita took a plastic fork and put some mashed potatoes into her mouth. " How do you know that?".
Justin turned some pages. " John 3:16".
" What does that verse say?".
" For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life".
Mark rolled his eyes. " Oh brother".
Anita bit into some of the turkey. " God can love even a sinner like me".
" Of course". Justin took a bite of the turkey. " All you have to do is admit that you are a sinner and that you want to change".
Tears began to flow down her face. " I want to".
Mark shook his head in frustration. " I don't believe this".
She got down on her knees and bowed her head.
" Tell God that you are a sinner and that you want to change".
She repeated the words.
" Tell God to come into your heart and be in charge of your life".
She repeated the words.
" Thank you God Amen".
" Thank you God Amen".
Just then, the elevator opened.
" Sorry folks" said the hotel employee they had seen earlier. " I got it open as fast as I could".
Mark quickly walked out. " Get me out of here".
Justin handed Anita his little black bible. " Anita, welcome to God's family".
She gave Justin a big hug. " Thank you".
She walked out of elevator no.4 a changed person forever.
The End
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Oz page 6
Oz page 6 by ric Gustafson
At age 17, Jack Haley went to Philadelphia and started working at the Philadelphia Club. He operated the switchboard and was a bellhop. In his downtime, he took dance lessons. In 1924, Haley started on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Haley eventually came to Hollywood and made twenty pictures between 1932 and 1938. He was cast as the Tin Woodman in the Wizard of Oz.
Haley's son Jack Jr married Judy's Garland daughter Liza Minnelli in 1974.
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At age 17, Jack Haley went to Philadelphia and started working at the Philadelphia Club. He operated the switchboard and was a bellhop. In his downtime, he took dance lessons. In 1924, Haley started on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Haley eventually came to Hollywood and made twenty pictures between 1932 and 1938. He was cast as the Tin Woodman in the Wizard of Oz.
Haley's son Jack Jr married Judy's Garland daughter Liza Minnelli in 1974.
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elevator no.4 page 7
elevator no.4 page 7 by ric Gustafson
Mark held the door open as the young woman walked in.
" Thank you".
He gave her a scowled stare. He held it open for the older gentleman.
" Thank you".
Mark gave no reply but closed the door. He pushed the button for the first floor. " Is everyone going down to first floor?".
Both Justin and Anita shook their head yes.
Mark pushed the button again and then felt a jolt. " What happened?".
" I'm sure it's nothing" Justin replied as he pushed the button again. Nothing happened.
" That's just great" Mark growled as he gave them a stern look. " It's Thanksgiving and I'm stuck in an elevator".
Justin pushed the call button.
" Yes".
" There are three of us stuck in elevator no.4 on the third floor".
" Stay calm, we are currently working on the situation".
Mark shook his head at the other two. " Just when I thought my day could not get worse".
" God will protect us" Justin said as he opened the Styrofoam container. " Would either of you like to share some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy with me?".
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Mark held the door open as the young woman walked in.
" Thank you".
He gave her a scowled stare. He held it open for the older gentleman.
" Thank you".
Mark gave no reply but closed the door. He pushed the button for the first floor. " Is everyone going down to first floor?".
Both Justin and Anita shook their head yes.
Mark pushed the button again and then felt a jolt. " What happened?".
" I'm sure it's nothing" Justin replied as he pushed the button again. Nothing happened.
" That's just great" Mark growled as he gave them a stern look. " It's Thanksgiving and I'm stuck in an elevator".
Justin pushed the call button.
" Yes".
" There are three of us stuck in elevator no.4 on the third floor".
" Stay calm, we are currently working on the situation".
Mark shook his head at the other two. " Just when I thought my day could not get worse".
" God will protect us" Justin said as he opened the Styrofoam container. " Would either of you like to share some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy with me?".
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Oz page 5
Oz page 5 by ric Gustafson
Bert Lahr was born in Manhattan and raised in the Yorkville neighborhood of New York's East Side. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be in vaudeville and on stage. He dropped out of school at fifteen and was soon in a children's theater company.
In the 1930's, Lahr went to Hollywood where later he was given the role of the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz. Lahr's scenes as the nerveless Lion etched his performance in the hearts and minds of movie fans. From his musical number ' King of the Forest' to his selfless bravery in the final act.
After Oz, Lahr returned to the stage throughout the 1940's and 1950's appearing in musical comedies. Later, he appeared in drama productions including ' Waiting for Godot'.
Bert Lahr was a cinema clown in the role of a lifetime.
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Bert Lahr was born in Manhattan and raised in the Yorkville neighborhood of New York's East Side. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be in vaudeville and on stage. He dropped out of school at fifteen and was soon in a children's theater company.
In the 1930's, Lahr went to Hollywood where later he was given the role of the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz. Lahr's scenes as the nerveless Lion etched his performance in the hearts and minds of movie fans. From his musical number ' King of the Forest' to his selfless bravery in the final act.
After Oz, Lahr returned to the stage throughout the 1940's and 1950's appearing in musical comedies. Later, he appeared in drama productions including ' Waiting for Godot'.
Bert Lahr was a cinema clown in the role of a lifetime.
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elevator no.4 page 6
elevator no.4 page 6 by ric Gustafson
Mark closed the door and slowly walked toward the elevator.
Just then, a hotel employee quickly walked past him as he talked into a cell phone. " The elevator should be ok to use".
" That's just great" he muttered under his breath as he approached the elevator. " The elevator better be working". He noticed a woman approaching who was dressed like she was going to a job interview.
' What else can go wrong in my life' he thought as he reached the elevator door and pushed the down button. He noticed an older gentleman carrying a Styrofoam container coming toward the elevator.
' Who needs God' he thought with a scowl as the door opened and he walked inside.
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Mark closed the door and slowly walked toward the elevator.
Just then, a hotel employee quickly walked past him as he talked into a cell phone. " The elevator should be ok to use".
" That's just great" he muttered under his breath as he approached the elevator. " The elevator better be working". He noticed a woman approaching who was dressed like she was going to a job interview.
' What else can go wrong in my life' he thought as he reached the elevator door and pushed the down button. He noticed an older gentleman carrying a Styrofoam container coming toward the elevator.
' Who needs God' he thought with a scowl as the door opened and he walked inside.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
the Fall page 8
the Fall page 8 by ric Gustafson
Gabriel and Michael were sitting around a large table. Michael's house was just off the Grand Square and God's light poured through the windows.
As they sat, Sangius quietly walked in and sat down.
" Thank you for coming my friend" Michael said as he shook his hand. " Can you tell Gabriel what you told me?".
" Archangel Gabriel, I was a member of the Council of Worship and participated in several meetings led by Lucifer".
" What happened?".
" The meetings eventually became offensive toward the Lord".
Gabriel listened intently.
" Most of the Council members were giving their loyalty to Lucifer".
" It's beginning to make sense".
" What is?" asked Michael.
" The day creation started, Lucifer stopped me and tried to get some information".
Gabriel looked at his brother with a concerned stare. " I can't believe our Chief Minister of Worship would do this to the Creator".
" This is a serious accusation" Michael replied. " We must be careful".
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Gabriel and Michael were sitting around a large table. Michael's house was just off the Grand Square and God's light poured through the windows.
As they sat, Sangius quietly walked in and sat down.
" Thank you for coming my friend" Michael said as he shook his hand. " Can you tell Gabriel what you told me?".
" Archangel Gabriel, I was a member of the Council of Worship and participated in several meetings led by Lucifer".
" What happened?".
" The meetings eventually became offensive toward the Lord".
Gabriel listened intently.
" Most of the Council members were giving their loyalty to Lucifer".
" It's beginning to make sense".
" What is?" asked Michael.
" The day creation started, Lucifer stopped me and tried to get some information".
Gabriel looked at his brother with a concerned stare. " I can't believe our Chief Minister of Worship would do this to the Creator".
" This is a serious accusation" Michael replied. " We must be careful".
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God's Glory: revealed through victory
God's Glory: revealed through victory by ric Gustafson
Have we had Red Sea moments in our life. When God delivers a victory to us, we should be grateful for what God has done for us. We need to give glory where glory is due. We gain spiritual maturity when we praise God in our storms and in our victories. We need to always thank God for his goodness with thankfulness. We need to thank God for the victories in our lives and the Red Sea moments to come.
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Have we had Red Sea moments in our life. When God delivers a victory to us, we should be grateful for what God has done for us. We need to give glory where glory is due. We gain spiritual maturity when we praise God in our storms and in our victories. We need to always thank God for his goodness with thankfulness. We need to thank God for the victories in our lives and the Red Sea moments to come.
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Oz page 4
Oz page 4 by ric Gustafson
As a sixteen year old in Dorchester Massachusetts, Ray Bolger wanted to be a vaudevillian. By the time he was nineteen, he was already on stage. Bolger appeared on Broadway until 1984 six decades on stage and screen.
Bolger was originally going to play the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz but asked to switch roles to the Scarecrow. Playing the Scarecrow was suited to his double jointed style of dancing.
When asked if he wished to receive royalties from the film, he said no.
He got movie immortality instead.
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As a sixteen year old in Dorchester Massachusetts, Ray Bolger wanted to be a vaudevillian. By the time he was nineteen, he was already on stage. Bolger appeared on Broadway until 1984 six decades on stage and screen.
Bolger was originally going to play the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz but asked to switch roles to the Scarecrow. Playing the Scarecrow was suited to his double jointed style of dancing.
When asked if he wished to receive royalties from the film, he said no.
He got movie immortality instead.
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elevator no.4 page 5
elevator no.4 page 5 by ric Gustafson
Anita closed the door and started walking toward the elevator. She noticed an older gentleman who was carrying a Styrofoam container. It looked like he was talking to a hotel employee. The employee walked fast toward her.
" This elevator should be ok" he said as he pointed toward it. " We've been having problems with them all day". He quickly walked away as he talked into his cell phone.
She walked up to the elevator as she nervously stared at her outfit. She was hoping that this business outfit would help her at the job conference downstairs. She watched as the older gentleman and a young man with a scowl on his face approached the elevator.
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Anita closed the door and started walking toward the elevator. She noticed an older gentleman who was carrying a Styrofoam container. It looked like he was talking to a hotel employee. The employee walked fast toward her.
" This elevator should be ok" he said as he pointed toward it. " We've been having problems with them all day". He quickly walked away as he talked into his cell phone.
She walked up to the elevator as she nervously stared at her outfit. She was hoping that this business outfit would help her at the job conference downstairs. She watched as the older gentleman and a young man with a scowl on his face approached the elevator.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Schindlerjuden: Ryszard Horowitz
Schindlerjuden: Ryszard Horowitz
Ryszard Horowitz is one of America's commercial photographers. His work has been in dozens of magazines.
Born May 5 1939, Horowitz is believed to be the youngest of the Schindlerjuden. His father David was a Krakow engineer. His mother Regina was a milliner. He has an older sister named Niusia. Horowitz survived Auschwitz by the age of six. Horowitz's family got onto Schindler's List because it was well connected. The family was close to Abraham Bankier who owned the factory that was taken over by Schindler.
At Brinnlitz, the camp commander ordered all men and boys to be sent to Auschwitz. Young Horowitz and his father among them. A friend from Krakow, Roman Gunz took care of Ryszard and the other Auschwitz children until the camp was liberated in January of 1945.
After liberation, the children were taken to a Catholic orphanage in Krakow. Roman Liebling became a life time friend. Later, he changed his name to Roman Polanski.
He came to the United States as an exchange student. Later, he married Anna Bogusz who was also a Polish survivor. The couple married in 1974. In the early 1980's, he agreed to participate in a documentary about Oscar Schindler.
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Ryszard Horowitz is one of America's commercial photographers. His work has been in dozens of magazines.
Born May 5 1939, Horowitz is believed to be the youngest of the Schindlerjuden. His father David was a Krakow engineer. His mother Regina was a milliner. He has an older sister named Niusia. Horowitz survived Auschwitz by the age of six. Horowitz's family got onto Schindler's List because it was well connected. The family was close to Abraham Bankier who owned the factory that was taken over by Schindler.
At Brinnlitz, the camp commander ordered all men and boys to be sent to Auschwitz. Young Horowitz and his father among them. A friend from Krakow, Roman Gunz took care of Ryszard and the other Auschwitz children until the camp was liberated in January of 1945.
After liberation, the children were taken to a Catholic orphanage in Krakow. Roman Liebling became a life time friend. Later, he changed his name to Roman Polanski.
He came to the United States as an exchange student. Later, he married Anna Bogusz who was also a Polish survivor. The couple married in 1974. In the early 1980's, he agreed to participate in a documentary about Oscar Schindler.
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God's Glory: revealed through deliverance
God's Glory: revealed through deliverance by ric Gustafson
God needed a leader to unite the twelve tribes and deliver them out of the hands of the Egyptians. That man was Moses. One day in the Wilderness, God appeared to him in the form of a burning bush. He told Moses that he was the God of his father, of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He was not a great diplomat or orator but a man on a mission. Because Pharaoh kept saying no to Moses, he sent eight plagues. The ninth plague was the worst. The firstborn of every Egyptian family died. Pharaoh let the people go and then had a change of heart. He came after the slaves, but Moses lifted his rod and parted the Red Sea. All the Egyptians drowned.
Because of Moses, God's Glory was revealed through the deliverance of his people.
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God needed a leader to unite the twelve tribes and deliver them out of the hands of the Egyptians. That man was Moses. One day in the Wilderness, God appeared to him in the form of a burning bush. He told Moses that he was the God of his father, of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He was not a great diplomat or orator but a man on a mission. Because Pharaoh kept saying no to Moses, he sent eight plagues. The ninth plague was the worst. The firstborn of every Egyptian family died. Pharaoh let the people go and then had a change of heart. He came after the slaves, but Moses lifted his rod and parted the Red Sea. All the Egyptians drowned.
Because of Moses, God's Glory was revealed through the deliverance of his people.
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Oz page 3
Oz page 3 by ric Gustafson
By 1939, Judy Garland had been an MGM contract player for four years. Because of her musical comedies with Mickey Rooney, she was one of MGM's brightest stars. MGM studio chief Louis B Mayer wanted Shirley Temple for the role of Dorothy. Producers Mervyn Leroy and Arthur Freed wanted Garland for the role. Because Fox refused to release Temple, Garland won the role.
Born in 1933, Terry the Terrier played Toto. The lovable terrier became one of Hollywood's favorite animal stars.
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By 1939, Judy Garland had been an MGM contract player for four years. Because of her musical comedies with Mickey Rooney, she was one of MGM's brightest stars. MGM studio chief Louis B Mayer wanted Shirley Temple for the role of Dorothy. Producers Mervyn Leroy and Arthur Freed wanted Garland for the role. Because Fox refused to release Temple, Garland won the role.
Born in 1933, Terry the Terrier played Toto. The lovable terrier became one of Hollywood's favorite animal stars.
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elevator no.4 page 4
elevator no.4 page 4 by ric Gustafson
Justin held onto the Styrofoam container as he closed the room door. He took two steps and then bumped into someone.
" I'm sorry" said a hotel employee. He tugged on a tool belt that was around his waist. " I should watch where I am going".
" What 's all the rushing around?".
" We've been having trouble with the elevators". His cell phone buzzed. He checked it. " This is Mike". He listened intently to the call. " Ok, I'll be right there". He grinned at Justin. " For right now, they are working ok".
As Justin walked toward the elevator, he noticed two other people approaching. One was a young man with a scowl on his face. The other was a young woman wearing a business suit.
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Justin held onto the Styrofoam container as he closed the room door. He took two steps and then bumped into someone.
" I'm sorry" said a hotel employee. He tugged on a tool belt that was around his waist. " I should watch where I am going".
" What 's all the rushing around?".
" We've been having trouble with the elevators". His cell phone buzzed. He checked it. " This is Mike". He listened intently to the call. " Ok, I'll be right there". He grinned at Justin. " For right now, they are working ok".
As Justin walked toward the elevator, he noticed two other people approaching. One was a young man with a scowl on his face. The other was a young woman wearing a business suit.
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Unsinkable page 13
Unsinkable page 13 by ric Gustafson
While the ship was being loaded with coal, Captain Maurice H Clarke of the Board of Trade was doing mandatory surveys on board. Distress rockets, flares were examined and approved. Lifeboats and floats were tested and charts and instruments were inspected.
The Board of Trade had a formula for determining the lifeboat requirements for British registered vessels. Any ship over 10,000 tons had to carry at least sixteen lifeboats with a capacity for 550 people. The huge liner went over that requirement when she added four Englehardt collapsibles which gave the ship room for 1,178 people. The ship had new Welin davits fitted to handle three lifeboats.
The ship's chief bosun Alfred Nichols checked hatches, winches, derricks and fenders knowing that the passengers were soon arriving. Shortly after, the boat train arrived.
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While the ship was being loaded with coal, Captain Maurice H Clarke of the Board of Trade was doing mandatory surveys on board. Distress rockets, flares were examined and approved. Lifeboats and floats were tested and charts and instruments were inspected.
The Board of Trade had a formula for determining the lifeboat requirements for British registered vessels. Any ship over 10,000 tons had to carry at least sixteen lifeboats with a capacity for 550 people. The huge liner went over that requirement when she added four Englehardt collapsibles which gave the ship room for 1,178 people. The ship had new Welin davits fitted to handle three lifeboats.
The ship's chief bosun Alfred Nichols checked hatches, winches, derricks and fenders knowing that the passengers were soon arriving. Shortly after, the boat train arrived.
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Oz page 2
Oz page 2 by ric Gustafson
The Wizard of Oz's first director was Norman Taurog. He did not film anything but left to direct Mickey Rooney in ' The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. Oz's second director was Richard Thorpe. He lasted only a week and a half until he was fired. Oz's third director was George Cukor and he left soon after to direct ' Gone with the Wind'. King Vidor came to direct and did not last long.Victor Fleming was the last director to come to Oz and stayed until it was completed. He put his own stamp on the production by showing Dorothy's frustration with her aunt and uncle and her thoughts on losing Toto. Fleming got spirited performances from the actors and actresses and used Technicolor to help enhance the plot of the story. The Wizard of Oz was a Fleming production through and through.
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The Wizard of Oz's first director was Norman Taurog. He did not film anything but left to direct Mickey Rooney in ' The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. Oz's second director was Richard Thorpe. He lasted only a week and a half until he was fired. Oz's third director was George Cukor and he left soon after to direct ' Gone with the Wind'. King Vidor came to direct and did not last long.Victor Fleming was the last director to come to Oz and stayed until it was completed. He put his own stamp on the production by showing Dorothy's frustration with her aunt and uncle and her thoughts on losing Toto. Fleming got spirited performances from the actors and actresses and used Technicolor to help enhance the plot of the story. The Wizard of Oz was a Fleming production through and through.
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Oz page 1
Oz page 1 by ric Gustafson
At the end of the 19th century, fantasy was a common form of escapism. Popular literature at that time was full of the whimsy and the surreal. L Frank Baum was fascinated by the written word. One of his favorite stories was Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The character of Alice intrigued Baum and he began developing a female character named Dorothy. He wanted to create a timeless and unique American heroine.
Talking pictures came into being in the late 1920's. America needed entertainment because of the stock market crash of 1929. In 1925, the first full length Oz film came out. The director and star was Larry Semon. Starting in 1914, four short subject silent films were directed by Baum himself. Walt Disney wanted to adapt Baum's story but could not secure the rights. In 1937, Disney released ' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.
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At the end of the 19th century, fantasy was a common form of escapism. Popular literature at that time was full of the whimsy and the surreal. L Frank Baum was fascinated by the written word. One of his favorite stories was Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. The character of Alice intrigued Baum and he began developing a female character named Dorothy. He wanted to create a timeless and unique American heroine.
Talking pictures came into being in the late 1920's. America needed entertainment because of the stock market crash of 1929. In 1925, the first full length Oz film came out. The director and star was Larry Semon. Starting in 1914, four short subject silent films were directed by Baum himself. Walt Disney wanted to adapt Baum's story but could not secure the rights. In 1937, Disney released ' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.
research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Productions
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the Blood: salvation in the blood
the Blood: salvation in the blood by ric Gustafson
In a story told in Luke chapter 8, a man had been demon possessed for a long time. He was bound by chains and fetters and was living among the tombs. Jesus commanded the demons to come out of him and into a herd of pigs instead. Jesus has power and authority over demons and that some power is available to every believer. As believers, we have authority over Satan.
If we want victory and to be free from bondage, we need to obey God's Word. We need to ask for God's protection. God's Word and the blood work together. The Word says and the blood does. The blood of Jesus has cleansed us and provides access to the throne of God.
research help: ' The Blood' by Benny Hinn
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
In a story told in Luke chapter 8, a man had been demon possessed for a long time. He was bound by chains and fetters and was living among the tombs. Jesus commanded the demons to come out of him and into a herd of pigs instead. Jesus has power and authority over demons and that some power is available to every believer. As believers, we have authority over Satan.
If we want victory and to be free from bondage, we need to obey God's Word. We need to ask for God's protection. God's Word and the blood work together. The Word says and the blood does. The blood of Jesus has cleansed us and provides access to the throne of God.
research help: ' The Blood' by Benny Hinn
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Thursday, November 6, 2014
the Blood: protected by the blood
the Blood: protected by the blood by ric Gustafson
Moses told Pharaoh that God said " let my people go". Pharaoh refused. God sent plagues of frogs, gnats,flies, boils, hail, locusts and darkness. Moses warned Pharaoh of one more plague if he refused. He refused.
God instructed Moses to tell the people how they were to avoid this last plague. First, they were to choose a one year old male lamb without blemish. Two, other families could join them. Third, they had to keep the lamb for four days before slaughter. Fourth, the head of the household had to slay the lamb on the evening of the 14th day of the month. Fifth, they had to sprinkle the blood of the lamb on the sides and the tops of the doorframes of the house. Sixth, they had to roast the lamb that evening and eat it with bitter herbs and unleavened bread. Seventh, they had to eat the meal in haste. The blood on the door was to be a sign for the plague to pass over that house.
research help: ' the Blood' by Benny Hinn
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Moses told Pharaoh that God said " let my people go". Pharaoh refused. God sent plagues of frogs, gnats,flies, boils, hail, locusts and darkness. Moses warned Pharaoh of one more plague if he refused. He refused.
God instructed Moses to tell the people how they were to avoid this last plague. First, they were to choose a one year old male lamb without blemish. Two, other families could join them. Third, they had to keep the lamb for four days before slaughter. Fourth, the head of the household had to slay the lamb on the evening of the 14th day of the month. Fifth, they had to sprinkle the blood of the lamb on the sides and the tops of the doorframes of the house. Sixth, they had to roast the lamb that evening and eat it with bitter herbs and unleavened bread. Seventh, they had to eat the meal in haste. The blood on the door was to be a sign for the plague to pass over that house.
research help: ' the Blood' by Benny Hinn
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
the Blood: purchased by the blood
the Blood: purchased by the blood by ric Gustafson
People have asked why did Jesus purchase us with his blood on the cross. The first reason is justification. In our natural state, we stand condemned by God. We are born spiritually separated from him. We fall short of the righteous behavior that God requires. Only the sinless Son of God can do that. Romans 5 says that Jesus died for the ungodly. Because we have been justified by the blood of Jesus, we are saved from God's wrath.
The blood of Jesus buys our freedom our redemption. We should of been on that cross but Jesus took our place and purchased our redemption with his precious blood.
Because natural man is a sinner and sins, God's wrath must be appeased. The blood of Jesus brings reconciliation. The blood of Jesus removes the obstacles separating us from God. Ephesians 1 says that we have access to the Father. Our access to the Father is through Jesus.
It is through the blood of Jesus that we are sanctified . We are now set apart for service to God. When we have Jesus as our Savior we become blood white. We are cleansed by the power of the blood.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
People have asked why did Jesus purchase us with his blood on the cross. The first reason is justification. In our natural state, we stand condemned by God. We are born spiritually separated from him. We fall short of the righteous behavior that God requires. Only the sinless Son of God can do that. Romans 5 says that Jesus died for the ungodly. Because we have been justified by the blood of Jesus, we are saved from God's wrath.
The blood of Jesus buys our freedom our redemption. We should of been on that cross but Jesus took our place and purchased our redemption with his precious blood.
Because natural man is a sinner and sins, God's wrath must be appeased. The blood of Jesus brings reconciliation. The blood of Jesus removes the obstacles separating us from God. Ephesians 1 says that we have access to the Father. Our access to the Father is through Jesus.
It is through the blood of Jesus that we are sanctified . We are now set apart for service to God. When we have Jesus as our Savior we become blood white. We are cleansed by the power of the blood.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
the holiday fruitcake counseling session page 1
the holiday fruitcake counseling session page 1 by ric Gustafson
Sylvia Mato yawned as she looked out her office window. It was Friday afternoon and she couldn't wait to get outside and enjoy the colorful leaves that were still coming down. It was early November and the weather was still beautiful and warm. She smiled as she walked over to her desk and rang the buzzer. " Karen, is my last appointment here yet?".
" No Miss Mato" was the reply. " I've been listening to the radio and hearing reports of a turkey running around town trying to save his countrymen".
" When he does come".
" Miss Mato, he just came in" said the deep husky voice. " Otto, Miss Mato is expecting you".
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sylvia Mato yawned as she looked out her office window. It was Friday afternoon and she couldn't wait to get outside and enjoy the colorful leaves that were still coming down. It was early November and the weather was still beautiful and warm. She smiled as she walked over to her desk and rang the buzzer. " Karen, is my last appointment here yet?".
" No Miss Mato" was the reply. " I've been listening to the radio and hearing reports of a turkey running around town trying to save his countrymen".
" When he does come".
" Miss Mato, he just came in" said the deep husky voice. " Otto, Miss Mato is expecting you".
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
the Blood: the Blood and the Cross
the Blood: the Blood and the Cross by ric Gustafson
The cross is central to the shedding of Christ's blood. God planned that his Son would shed his blood through crucifixion. The cross is essential to salvation. The cross divides those who accept Jesus's blood atonement and those who reject it. Those who believe in what Jesus had to do on the cross will be with God in heaven. Those who reject what Jesus had to do on the cross will be in an eternal Hell without God.
Jesus told his disciples about his upcoming encounter with the cross in Matthew 26. The cross was an agonizing way to die. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins forever. Hebrews 4:15 says that redemption required the blood sacrifice of the perfect lamb. Only the Son of God could be that sinless Lamb.
Only when Jesus died on the cross was the decisive victory won for us.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The cross is central to the shedding of Christ's blood. God planned that his Son would shed his blood through crucifixion. The cross is essential to salvation. The cross divides those who accept Jesus's blood atonement and those who reject it. Those who believe in what Jesus had to do on the cross will be with God in heaven. Those who reject what Jesus had to do on the cross will be in an eternal Hell without God.
Jesus told his disciples about his upcoming encounter with the cross in Matthew 26. The cross was an agonizing way to die. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins forever. Hebrews 4:15 says that redemption required the blood sacrifice of the perfect lamb. Only the Son of God could be that sinless Lamb.
Only when Jesus died on the cross was the decisive victory won for us.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, November 3, 2014
God's Glory: revealed through experience
God's Glory: revealed through experience by ric Gustafson
God uses our experiences to minister to other people. In Psalm 42, King David in the wilderness is speaking out of his own hurt and honesty. When we are in the middle of a wilderness, God has us go through trials so we can help others going through the same thing.
Sometimes God can use our mistakes as a warning to others. By the experiences and the circumstances that we as Christians have gone through, God's Glory is revealed to others.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God uses our experiences to minister to other people. In Psalm 42, King David in the wilderness is speaking out of his own hurt and honesty. When we are in the middle of a wilderness, God has us go through trials so we can help others going through the same thing.
Sometimes God can use our mistakes as a warning to others. By the experiences and the circumstances that we as Christians have gone through, God's Glory is revealed to others.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
the Blood: necessity of the Blood
the Blood: necessity of the Blood by ric Gustafson
To atone for our sins, we need the blood of Christ. From the beginning of the Bible to the very end, atonement requires a blood sacrifice.
Blood was necessary to cover sin in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve covered themselves in fig leaves but more was required. Skins of animals became their clothes. Atonement for sin cannot be on our own effort. To make the skins for Adam and Eve, blood was sacrificed.
Today, God requires the shedding of blood for the atonement of sin. At the cross, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. God's Son had to bleed and die so that our sins could be forgiven. We need the blood of Christ to be pardoned by God.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
To atone for our sins, we need the blood of Christ. From the beginning of the Bible to the very end, atonement requires a blood sacrifice.
Blood was necessary to cover sin in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve covered themselves in fig leaves but more was required. Skins of animals became their clothes. Atonement for sin cannot be on our own effort. To make the skins for Adam and Eve, blood was sacrificed.
Today, God requires the shedding of blood for the atonement of sin. At the cross, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. God's Son had to bleed and die so that our sins could be forgiven. We need the blood of Christ to be pardoned by God.
research help: ' Blood White' by Woodrow Kroll
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
elevator no.4 page 3
elevator no.4 page 3 by ric Gustafson
Room 320
Mark Dodge watched the TV as a woman named Joyce Meyer preached about a joy filled life with God. ' Who needs God' he thought with a sneer as he put a spoonful of turkey into his mouth and chewed. " I can't believe Maureen wants a divorce" he muttered to himself as he kept watching the woman preacher. She was beginning to disgust him.
" What a holiday this turned out to be" he said as he turned the channel to the History Channel. He took a bite of a slice of pumpkin pie and then threw the container into the trash. He smiled as an idea came to him. " I'll go down to the hotel bar and drown my sorrows". He turned off the lights and opened the door. " Who needs God". He closed the door.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Room 320
Mark Dodge watched the TV as a woman named Joyce Meyer preached about a joy filled life with God. ' Who needs God' he thought with a sneer as he put a spoonful of turkey into his mouth and chewed. " I can't believe Maureen wants a divorce" he muttered to himself as he kept watching the woman preacher. She was beginning to disgust him.
" What a holiday this turned out to be" he said as he turned the channel to the History Channel. He took a bite of a slice of pumpkin pie and then threw the container into the trash. He smiled as an idea came to him. " I'll go down to the hotel bar and drown my sorrows". He turned off the lights and opened the door. " Who needs God". He closed the door.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sunday, November 2, 2014
God's Glory: revealed through declaration
God's Glory: revealed through declaration by ric Gustafson
There is power in declaration. It is the power of the tongue. When storms come into our lives, sometimes we feel discouraged and alone. Instead, God wants us to take a different approach. God wants us to declare his goodness and ignore our feelings. King David in Psalm 42 in the midst of being depressed and having turmoil, praises God.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
There is power in declaration. It is the power of the tongue. When storms come into our lives, sometimes we feel discouraged and alone. Instead, God wants us to take a different approach. God wants us to declare his goodness and ignore our feelings. King David in Psalm 42 in the midst of being depressed and having turmoil, praises God.
research help: ' Glory Revealed' by David Nasser
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
elevator no.4 page 2
elevator no.4 page 2 by ric Gustafson
Room 311
Anita Mahon put the newspaper on the small end table and then rubbed her tired eyes. It was quiet in the room and her mind began to wonder. ' Why me' she thought as she began to ponder about her life. She had lost her job at the bank three months earlier. Her search for a new one was starting to wear on her emotions. She felt tired all the time.
Two weeks ago, she had read about a job finding conference at a local hotel. She felt deep down that she had nothing to lose by coming and giving it a try. Even though today was Thanksgiving, she felt that trying to better herself was the right thing to do.
She put on her best professional work outfit and then checked herself in the bathroom mirror. As she put her heels on, she thought about God for a moment.
' Why am I here on this earth for?' she thought as she checked herself one last time in the mirror. She did not believe in a God that she could not see. Recently, she went to a church on a dare and became curious about the Bible and a place where so called believers gathered. She decided to go to the job conference and then eat Thanksgiving turkey in her room. She turned off the bathroom light, opened the door and then closed it.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Room 311
Anita Mahon put the newspaper on the small end table and then rubbed her tired eyes. It was quiet in the room and her mind began to wonder. ' Why me' she thought as she began to ponder about her life. She had lost her job at the bank three months earlier. Her search for a new one was starting to wear on her emotions. She felt tired all the time.
Two weeks ago, she had read about a job finding conference at a local hotel. She felt deep down that she had nothing to lose by coming and giving it a try. Even though today was Thanksgiving, she felt that trying to better herself was the right thing to do.
She put on her best professional work outfit and then checked herself in the bathroom mirror. As she put her heels on, she thought about God for a moment.
' Why am I here on this earth for?' she thought as she checked herself one last time in the mirror. She did not believe in a God that she could not see. Recently, she went to a church on a dare and became curious about the Bible and a place where so called believers gathered. She decided to go to the job conference and then eat Thanksgiving turkey in her room. She turned off the bathroom light, opened the door and then closed it.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, November 1, 2014
elevator no.4 page 1
elevator no.4 page 1 by ric Gustafson
Room 306
Justin Clarke tiredly put the Styrofoam container on the worn brown hotel dresser. He reached for a black comb as he stared into a small glass mirror. He slowly combed his long grey hair.
The weekend bible conference was long and it was now Thanksgiving Day. Thankfully, the conference participants were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. He could not eat it all and decided to bring some to his mother who was in Room 120. He walked into the bathroom and turned on the light. He turned a sink handle to warm and sprayed water onto his tired face. He turned off the water, dried his face with a towel and walked toward the dresser. After checking himself in the mirror, he picked up the Styrofoam container. He opened the front door, turned off the light and walked out.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Room 306
Justin Clarke tiredly put the Styrofoam container on the worn brown hotel dresser. He reached for a black comb as he stared into a small glass mirror. He slowly combed his long grey hair.
The weekend bible conference was long and it was now Thanksgiving Day. Thankfully, the conference participants were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. He could not eat it all and decided to bring some to his mother who was in Room 120. He walked into the bathroom and turned on the light. He turned a sink handle to warm and sprayed water onto his tired face. He turned off the water, dried his face with a towel and walked toward the dresser. After checking himself in the mirror, he picked up the Styrofoam container. He opened the front door, turned off the light and walked out.
research help: original story
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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