God's promises: worthy of our confidence by ric gustafson
When Jesus becomes our Savior, we need to give thanks. We need to think about what we have been saved from. We also need to think about what we have been saved for. We were saved from eternal separation from God. We were saved for eternity with God. We were saved in order to serve God and enjoy him forever. We need to ask God how we can serve him. How can we serve God's people. We will be showered with blessings from God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, February 28, 2020
Thursday, February 27, 2020
being thankful: fellowship with Jesus
being thankful: fellowship with Jesus by ric gustafson
How can we have victory in our Christian life?. The answer is a relationship with Jesus Christ. When we have problems in this sinful life, we need Jesus. Jesus meets with us and we can have time alone with him. When we seek Jesus, we will find him. God has a plan for each of us. This plan will lead us to victory. Jesus wants a personal relationship with us. Praise God.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
How can we have victory in our Christian life?. The answer is a relationship with Jesus Christ. When we have problems in this sinful life, we need Jesus. Jesus meets with us and we can have time alone with him. When we seek Jesus, we will find him. God has a plan for each of us. This plan will lead us to victory. Jesus wants a personal relationship with us. Praise God.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
the twins and the Angel of Death page 4
the twins and the Angel of Death page 4 by ric gustafson
It was in the autumn of 1930 that Josef Mengele started studying at the University of Munich. Munich in 1930 was a bustling city filled with culture. Mengele, who enjoyed opera and classical music, loved every minute of it. He enjoyed the shops, restaurants and museums the city offered.
That year of 1930, Adolf Hitler had some radical ideas. Millions came to his rallies. One of his favorite topics to rant about was racial purity. Hitler envisioned a country of blond, blue eyed men and women. He ranted about racial hygiene. He also called for the elimination of all inferior races including the Jews.
The University of Munich professors became influenced by these racist theories. Mengele chose the field of anthropology and genetics. Mengele studied that biology was destiny. He wanted to become a racial doctor. Mengele became interested in eugenics. He studied the social Darwinists.
In 1935, Mengele was preparing to graduate. The Nazis began a racial program called the Nuremberg Laws. This criteria was to determine who was a true German and who was not. Mengele graduated and applied to the University of Frankfurt. He wanted to work with Professor Otmar von Verschuer.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It was in the autumn of 1930 that Josef Mengele started studying at the University of Munich. Munich in 1930 was a bustling city filled with culture. Mengele, who enjoyed opera and classical music, loved every minute of it. He enjoyed the shops, restaurants and museums the city offered.
That year of 1930, Adolf Hitler had some radical ideas. Millions came to his rallies. One of his favorite topics to rant about was racial purity. Hitler envisioned a country of blond, blue eyed men and women. He ranted about racial hygiene. He also called for the elimination of all inferior races including the Jews.
The University of Munich professors became influenced by these racist theories. Mengele chose the field of anthropology and genetics. Mengele studied that biology was destiny. He wanted to become a racial doctor. Mengele became interested in eugenics. He studied the social Darwinists.
In 1935, Mengele was preparing to graduate. The Nazis began a racial program called the Nuremberg Laws. This criteria was to determine who was a true German and who was not. Mengele graduated and applied to the University of Frankfurt. He wanted to work with Professor Otmar von Verschuer.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's promises: his assurance
God's promises: his assurance by ric gustafson
God created us to have a relationship with him. But humans sinned and disobeyed. But God had a solution for that. He gave his only Son Jesus to die on a cross. That was so we could have a relationship with him again. Why are we God's children?. Because we have confessed our sins. We have chosen to live with Jesus. Jesus is our Lord. God has blessed us.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God created us to have a relationship with him. But humans sinned and disobeyed. But God had a solution for that. He gave his only Son Jesus to die on a cross. That was so we could have a relationship with him again. Why are we God's children?. Because we have confessed our sins. We have chosen to live with Jesus. Jesus is our Lord. God has blessed us.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Sunday, February 23, 2020
God's promises: a constant comfort
God's promises: a constant comfort by ric gustafson
In this life, we will go through loss, sadness and pain. God comforts his people. When life is hard, sometimes it's hard to feel God's presence. God always promises to be with us. God will never leave us or forsake us. God will strengthen and comfort us. God will always comfort us. Because of that, God also wants us to comfort others. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
In this life, we will go through loss, sadness and pain. God comforts his people. When life is hard, sometimes it's hard to feel God's presence. God always promises to be with us. God will never leave us or forsake us. God will strengthen and comfort us. God will always comfort us. Because of that, God also wants us to comfort others. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, February 21, 2020
God's promises: his divine protection
God's promises: his divine protection by ric gustafson
The good news is that God is on our side. Satan tries to attack us all the time. God promises to guard our minds and hearts. Satan is more deadly and stronger than we are. What is at stake in this eternal battle?. Our eternity. There is a battle between holiness and evil. God promises to always protect us from Satan in this war. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The good news is that God is on our side. Satan tries to attack us all the time. God promises to guard our minds and hearts. Satan is more deadly and stronger than we are. What is at stake in this eternal battle?. Our eternity. There is a battle between holiness and evil. God promises to always protect us from Satan in this war. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
being thankful: obeying God's Word
being thankful: obeying God's Word by ric gustafson
Our joy can be full when we obey God's commands. We can avoid being frustrated or upset, when we study God's Word. We can rest in the promises of God. According to Hebrews 4:3, we can rest because we believe. God does not want us to have negative thoughts. When we believe God's Word, our joy will return. Every day, God wants us to rest in him. Praise God.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Our joy can be full when we obey God's commands. We can avoid being frustrated or upset, when we study God's Word. We can rest in the promises of God. According to Hebrews 4:3, we can rest because we believe. God does not want us to have negative thoughts. When we believe God's Word, our joy will return. Every day, God wants us to rest in him. Praise God.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
God's promises: hope
God's promises: hope by ric gustafson
All of us have dreams and hopes. We hope that good things will fall into place. When our faith is in Jesus, we have hope and confidence. Because of Jesus dying on the cross for us, we will live with him forever. Our sins have been forgiven. We have been cleansed from the stain of sin. We have joy knowing we will be in heaven with Jesus forever. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
All of us have dreams and hopes. We hope that good things will fall into place. When our faith is in Jesus, we have hope and confidence. Because of Jesus dying on the cross for us, we will live with him forever. Our sins have been forgiven. We have been cleansed from the stain of sin. We have joy knowing we will be in heaven with Jesus forever. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
the twins and the Angel of Death page 3
the twins and the Angel of Death page 3 by ric gustafson
Alex Dekel walked out of the cattle car. He could smell a faint burning odor. Dr Mengele at the head of the selection line noticed the blonde haired blue eyed Jew. Alex was asked to step out of line.
Hedvah and Leah Stern were asked to step out of line. They were thirteen and a half year old. They were hiding under their mother's skirt.
Eva Kupas ran with his twin brother back to Dr Mengele who was at the head of the selection line. She thought the SS doctor was good looking.
Judith Yagudah remembers the SS doctor. She and her sister were sent out of the line.
Lea Lorinczi remembers the Germans asking for twins when they got off the cattle car. Her and her twin brother were plucked out of line.
Eva Mozes remembered the Angel of Death. She and her twin sister Miriam were taken out of the line.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Alex Dekel walked out of the cattle car. He could smell a faint burning odor. Dr Mengele at the head of the selection line noticed the blonde haired blue eyed Jew. Alex was asked to step out of line.
Hedvah and Leah Stern were asked to step out of line. They were thirteen and a half year old. They were hiding under their mother's skirt.
Eva Kupas ran with his twin brother back to Dr Mengele who was at the head of the selection line. She thought the SS doctor was good looking.
Judith Yagudah remembers the SS doctor. She and her sister were sent out of the line.
Lea Lorinczi remembers the Germans asking for twins when they got off the cattle car. Her and her twin brother were plucked out of line.
Eva Mozes remembered the Angel of Death. She and her twin sister Miriam were taken out of the line.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's promises: joy
God's promises: Joy by ric gustafson
It's easy to have joy when things are going well. As believers in Jesus, we can have joy in suffering too. Jesus died on a cross for us. Our sins were forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life with God. We can have the promise of heaven. Where there is no pain, tears or suffering. The promise of heaven with God forever can bring us great joy. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It's easy to have joy when things are going well. As believers in Jesus, we can have joy in suffering too. Jesus died on a cross for us. Our sins were forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life with God. We can have the promise of heaven. Where there is no pain, tears or suffering. The promise of heaven with God forever can bring us great joy. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, February 17, 2020
God's promises: answered prayer
God's promises: answered prayer by ric gustafson
There is a key to our relationship with God. That key is prayer. We can talk to God about our hurts, concerns and challenges. God wants us to pray without ceasing. God listens to our prayers day and night. He promises to answer our prayers. The answer could be yes no or wait. The circumstances could change. God's presence in our life is a comfort for us. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
There is a key to our relationship with God. That key is prayer. We can talk to God about our hurts, concerns and challenges. God wants us to pray without ceasing. God listens to our prayers day and night. He promises to answer our prayers. The answer could be yes no or wait. The circumstances could change. God's presence in our life is a comfort for us. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, February 15, 2020
God's promises: wisdom
God's promises: wisdom by ric gustafson
What is wisdom?. It is knowledge we learn by living life. It is also applying to life what we learn. Wisdom is not obvious on the surface. It's anticipating possible consequences. It's learning from others. We can learn wisdom from studying God's Word. When we ask for God's wisdom, he will give it to us. He promises us that. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
What is wisdom?. It is knowledge we learn by living life. It is also applying to life what we learn. Wisdom is not obvious on the surface. It's anticipating possible consequences. It's learning from others. We can learn wisdom from studying God's Word. When we ask for God's wisdom, he will give it to us. He promises us that. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
the twins and the Angel of Death page 2
the twins and the Angel of Death page 2 by ric gustafson
Josef Mengele was born on March 16 1911. He was born in Gunzburg on the banks of the Danube. Walburga Mengele's parents gave Karl Josef's father money to start a new business. Karl patented farming tools. During WW 1, Josef's parents business made a huge profit. Their business turned out army vehicles and other weapons. By the end of the war, the Mengele plant was one of the largest in Gunzburg. Josef, his brothers and parents were devout Catholic. Josef's mother Wally Mengele suffered from a weight problem. She was a major figure in young Josef's life. Josef's father was consumed by the factory and nothing else. Josef was closer to his mother than his father. Josef whose nickname was Beppo was popular and charming.
As he grew up, Josef and his friends became involved in the Greater Germany Youth Movement. He wanted to get away from his family's farm equipment factory. In 1930, Beppo left Gunzburg to attend the University of Munich. His short term goal was to study anthropology and genetics. His long term goal was to become a doctor.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Josef Mengele was born on March 16 1911. He was born in Gunzburg on the banks of the Danube. Walburga Mengele's parents gave Karl Josef's father money to start a new business. Karl patented farming tools. During WW 1, Josef's parents business made a huge profit. Their business turned out army vehicles and other weapons. By the end of the war, the Mengele plant was one of the largest in Gunzburg. Josef, his brothers and parents were devout Catholic. Josef's mother Wally Mengele suffered from a weight problem. She was a major figure in young Josef's life. Josef's father was consumed by the factory and nothing else. Josef was closer to his mother than his father. Josef whose nickname was Beppo was popular and charming.
As he grew up, Josef and his friends became involved in the Greater Germany Youth Movement. He wanted to get away from his family's farm equipment factory. In 1930, Beppo left Gunzburg to attend the University of Munich. His short term goal was to study anthropology and genetics. His long term goal was to become a doctor.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, February 14, 2020
the twins and the Angel of Death page 1
the twins and the Angel of Death page 1 by ric gustafson
In May 1944, Moshe Offer remembered the time he got off the train. It was ten in the morning. The cattle doors opened. Soldiers were yelling men on one side women on the other side. Some of the guards were yelling for twins. Somebody named Dr Mengele was making the selections. He made fast decisions. He pointed to the left or right. Moshe's father told the guards he had a pair of twins. Moshe and his twin Tibi joined other twins. They never saw their parents or brothers again.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
In May 1944, Moshe Offer remembered the time he got off the train. It was ten in the morning. The cattle doors opened. Soldiers were yelling men on one side women on the other side. Some of the guards were yelling for twins. Somebody named Dr Mengele was making the selections. He made fast decisions. He pointed to the left or right. Moshe's father told the guards he had a pair of twins. Moshe and his twin Tibi joined other twins. They never saw their parents or brothers again.
research help: ' children of the flames' by Lucette Lagnado and Sheila Dekel
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
No Time page 11
No Time page 11 by ric gustafson
Jessica knocked on the wooden office door.
An older gentleman opened it. " Hello Jessica".
" Professor Humboldt". She smiled at Bryson. " This is Bryson". She smiled again. " He's helping me make deliveries today".
He shook Bryson's hand.
She handed the professor an envelope. " Here is your fixed watch".
Bryson noticed a book on the professor's desk. " I see you like Archimedes".
" Yes, I studied him in school". His voice paused. " He was a Greek philosopher".
" Yes, he was". He picked up the book. " He used the Greek numbering system to study infinity".
Jessica glanced at her watch. " Professor, it looks like we need to leave".
He shook Bryson's hand again. " Nice to meet you Bryson".
She opened the door to walk out.
" Bryson, I learned something very important about time from Archimedes".
" And what is that?".
He held up his fixed watch. " There is no time in heaven".
The two walked out.
research help: ' Infinity a graphic guide' by Brian Clegg and Oliver Pugh
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Jessica knocked on the wooden office door.
An older gentleman opened it. " Hello Jessica".
" Professor Humboldt". She smiled at Bryson. " This is Bryson". She smiled again. " He's helping me make deliveries today".
He shook Bryson's hand.
She handed the professor an envelope. " Here is your fixed watch".
Bryson noticed a book on the professor's desk. " I see you like Archimedes".
" Yes, I studied him in school". His voice paused. " He was a Greek philosopher".
" Yes, he was". He picked up the book. " He used the Greek numbering system to study infinity".
Jessica glanced at her watch. " Professor, it looks like we need to leave".
He shook Bryson's hand again. " Nice to meet you Bryson".
She opened the door to walk out.
" Bryson, I learned something very important about time from Archimedes".
" And what is that?".
He held up his fixed watch. " There is no time in heaven".
The two walked out.
research help: ' Infinity a graphic guide' by Brian Clegg and Oliver Pugh
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's promises: the return of Jesus
God's promises: the return of Jesus by ric gustafson
Do you know what the greatest promise God has given us?. That promise is that his Son Jesus is coming back. He is coming to take his children home to heaven. No one knows when he is coming. The promise is true. Our eternity in heaven was paid for by the blood of Jesus on the cross. As believers in Jesus, we await his return to take us home. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Do you know what the greatest promise God has given us?. That promise is that his Son Jesus is coming back. He is coming to take his children home to heaven. No one knows when he is coming. The promise is true. Our eternity in heaven was paid for by the blood of Jesus on the cross. As believers in Jesus, we await his return to take us home. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Thursday, February 13, 2020
God's promises: his faithfulness
God's promises: his faithfulness by ric gustafson
There is a hymn named ' Great is thy Faithfulness'. God is full of goodness and faithfulness. God is faithful to those who love him. God is always with us and will never fail us. We have God's strength and peace every minute of every day. God is a faithful God. The simple truth is that God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
There is a hymn named ' Great is thy Faithfulness'. God is full of goodness and faithfulness. God is faithful to those who love him. God is always with us and will never fail us. We have God's strength and peace every minute of every day. God is a faithful God. The simple truth is that God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
No Time page 10
No Time page 10 by ric gustafson
Bryson drove back toward Father Time's shop.
Jessica's cell phone rang.
" This is Jessica". Her voice hesitated. " Hello Father Time". She listened intently. " Ok, I'll tell him". She closed the cell phone. " He's still working on your watch".
A frown came to his face. " I did not know it would take this long to get my watch back".
" He's working hard on it". She smiled. " Father Time wondered if you can help me make another delivery".
" Sure". He grinned. " Where are we going now?".
" Erskine College".
Bryson turned onto Erskine Drive. " Who are we delivering to this time?".
" Professor Harold Humboldt".
research help: ' Infinity, a graphic guide' by Brian Clegg and Oliver Pugh
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Bryson drove back toward Father Time's shop.
Jessica's cell phone rang.
" This is Jessica". Her voice hesitated. " Hello Father Time". She listened intently. " Ok, I'll tell him". She closed the cell phone. " He's still working on your watch".
A frown came to his face. " I did not know it would take this long to get my watch back".
" He's working hard on it". She smiled. " Father Time wondered if you can help me make another delivery".
" Sure". He grinned. " Where are we going now?".
" Erskine College".
Bryson turned onto Erskine Drive. " Who are we delivering to this time?".
" Professor Harold Humboldt".
research help: ' Infinity, a graphic guide' by Brian Clegg and Oliver Pugh
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God's promises: a source of strength
God's promises: a source of strength by ric gustafson
It is important to have physical strength. It is more important to have spiritual strength. We need to stay faithful to God every day. The Holy Spirit will help us gain that strength. Jesus has promised to be our Rock, our Deliverer and our Fortress. Jesus wants us to trust him completely. God will give us the strength we need to be a believer in him. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
It is important to have physical strength. It is more important to have spiritual strength. We need to stay faithful to God every day. The Holy Spirit will help us gain that strength. Jesus has promised to be our Rock, our Deliverer and our Fortress. Jesus wants us to trust him completely. God will give us the strength we need to be a believer in him. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
God's promises: a stable foundation
God's promises: a stable foundation by ric gustafson
The Bible gives us many truths. God's Word provides a stable foundation for the way God wants us to be. The world we live in gives us a warped sense of right and wrong. God wants us to spend time reading his Word. God is our stable foundation. The simple fact is that God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The Bible gives us many truths. God's Word provides a stable foundation for the way God wants us to be. The world we live in gives us a warped sense of right and wrong. God wants us to spend time reading his Word. God is our stable foundation. The simple fact is that God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, February 10, 2020
being thankful: a guilt free life
being thankful: a guilt free life by ric gustafson
We were not built for guilt. God never intended us to be bogged down with guilt. We cannot handle it very well. Jesus came to redeem us from guilt. He bore, paid for our guilt. According to Romans 6, we have been set free from the power of sin. When we do sin, we need to admit it and then receive forgiveness. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
We were not built for guilt. God never intended us to be bogged down with guilt. We cannot handle it very well. Jesus came to redeem us from guilt. He bore, paid for our guilt. According to Romans 6, we have been set free from the power of sin. When we do sin, we need to admit it and then receive forgiveness. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' the power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, February 8, 2020
God's promises: guide for life
God's promises: guide for life by ric gustafson
God has given us a guide for life. That guide is God's Word. God wants us to be students of his Word. When we do that, our faith grows. God wants us to spend time learning about Him. By reading God's Word, we honor him. John 8 says abide in my word you are my disciples. Psalm 119:9 says how can a young man cleanse his way?. The answer is taking heed according to your Word.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
God has given us a guide for life. That guide is God's Word. God wants us to be students of his Word. When we do that, our faith grows. God wants us to spend time learning about Him. By reading God's Word, we honor him. John 8 says abide in my word you are my disciples. Psalm 119:9 says how can a young man cleanse his way?. The answer is taking heed according to your Word.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, February 7, 2020
God's promises: a deed of inheritance
God's promises: a deed of inheritance by ric gustafson
When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you become a Christian. You become a member of God's family. You become a child of God and have eternal life in heaven. According to Romans 8, we are children of God and then joint heirs with Christ. According to Ephesians 1, we have obtained an inheritance. According to I Peter 1, we have an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled. The truth is God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you become a Christian. You become a member of God's family. You become a child of God and have eternal life in heaven. According to Romans 8, we are children of God and then joint heirs with Christ. According to Ephesians 1, we have obtained an inheritance. According to I Peter 1, we have an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled. The truth is God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' God's promises for new believers' by Jack Countryman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Jesus: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 2,3
Jesus: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 2,3 by ric gustafson
Jesus grew up quietly with his family. He had four brothers and several sisters. At age 12, he and his family travel to Jerusalem for Passover. On the way back home, they cannot find their son. Mary and Joseph search for him and find him in the Temple.
John lived with his parents in Ein Karem. At about age 30, he moves to the wilderness of Judea. This was close to the Jordan River. With his uncut hair and a call to repent, people flock to hear his message. John baptizes many in the Jordan River. His message is that the Messiah will be appearing soon.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Jesus grew up quietly with his family. He had four brothers and several sisters. At age 12, he and his family travel to Jerusalem for Passover. On the way back home, they cannot find their son. Mary and Joseph search for him and find him in the Temple.
John lived with his parents in Ein Karem. At about age 30, he moves to the wilderness of Judea. This was close to the Jordan River. With his uncut hair and a call to repent, people flock to hear his message. John baptizes many in the Jordan River. His message is that the Messiah will be appearing soon.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
No Time page 9
No Time page 9 by ric gustafson
" A grain of sand?".
Mr Hinkle smiled at Bryson. " This grain of sand has been through the ravages of time".
" What do you mean?".
" This grain of sand has been battered by wind, water and ice over the centuries".
Bryson stared at the sand in his hand. " Sounds like you love studying this".
" I've always been enthralled with the concept of time".
Jessica stared at her watch. " Bryson, we need to go".
Mr Hinkle smiled as he shook Bryson's hand. " Every person and speck of sand is important to God".
They turned to leave.
" Remember Bryson".
" What's that Mr Hinkle?".
" There is no time in heaven".
Bryson looked at Jessica as they got into the Ecosport. " That's the same thing Father Time and Mrs McHenery told me".
research help: ' Sand' by Michael Welland
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
" A grain of sand?".
Mr Hinkle smiled at Bryson. " This grain of sand has been through the ravages of time".
" What do you mean?".
" This grain of sand has been battered by wind, water and ice over the centuries".
Bryson stared at the sand in his hand. " Sounds like you love studying this".
" I've always been enthralled with the concept of time".
Jessica stared at her watch. " Bryson, we need to go".
Mr Hinkle smiled as he shook Bryson's hand. " Every person and speck of sand is important to God".
They turned to leave.
" Remember Bryson".
" What's that Mr Hinkle?".
" There is no time in heaven".
Bryson looked at Jessica as they got into the Ecosport. " That's the same thing Father Time and Mrs McHenery told me".
research help: ' Sand' by Michael Welland
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Jesus: Matthew 2 Luke 2
Jesus: Matthew 2 Luke 2 by ric gustafson
On the night Jesus was born, Luke talks about angels coming to shepherds. Then a host of angels fill the sky. The Shepherds see the child and then spread the news. Some foreign astrologers named Magi spot a star in the sky. They follow the star to Jerusalem where they inquire about the child to King Herod. He tells them to go but report back when they have seen the child. They honor Jesus with gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. After a warning not to go back to Herod, they return home a different way. Herod is enraged. He orders that all baby boys in Bethlehem 2 and under are killed. Jesus and his family escape to Egypt.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
On the night Jesus was born, Luke talks about angels coming to shepherds. Then a host of angels fill the sky. The Shepherds see the child and then spread the news. Some foreign astrologers named Magi spot a star in the sky. They follow the star to Jerusalem where they inquire about the child to King Herod. He tells them to go but report back when they have seen the child. They honor Jesus with gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. After a warning not to go back to Herod, they return home a different way. Herod is enraged. He orders that all baby boys in Bethlehem 2 and under are killed. Jesus and his family escape to Egypt.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Monday, February 3, 2020
No Time page 8
No Time page 8 by ric gustafson
Bryson and Jessica were led down a sandy sidewalk. They stopped next to a large sandbox. An elderly man was studying sand in a pail.
" Mr Hinkle, you have visitors".
He looked up and noticed Jessica. " Hello Jessica".
She handed him an envelope. " Here is the watch Father Time fixed for you".
" Thank you" was his reply. " And who is your friend?".
" This is Bryson". She smiled. " He's helping me make deliveries today".
He shook the young man's hand. " Bryson, have you ever been interested in sand?".
" Not since I was a kid".
He put a pinch of sand into his hand. " This Bryson is a grain of sand".
research help: ' Sand' by Michael Welland
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Bryson and Jessica were led down a sandy sidewalk. They stopped next to a large sandbox. An elderly man was studying sand in a pail.
" Mr Hinkle, you have visitors".
He looked up and noticed Jessica. " Hello Jessica".
She handed him an envelope. " Here is the watch Father Time fixed for you".
" Thank you" was his reply. " And who is your friend?".
" This is Bryson". She smiled. " He's helping me make deliveries today".
He shook the young man's hand. " Bryson, have you ever been interested in sand?".
" Not since I was a kid".
He put a pinch of sand into his hand. " This Bryson is a grain of sand".
research help: ' Sand' by Michael Welland
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
being thankful: warfare of love
being thankful: warfare of love by ric gustafson
Love can be spiritual warfare. According to I Peter 4:8, we are to have intense and unfailing love for one another. Another word for intense is fervent. Our love walk with God needs to be hot on fire and boiling over. We are not to be cold in our love for God. We need to be on fire with love. God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' The power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Love can be spiritual warfare. According to I Peter 4:8, we are to have intense and unfailing love for one another. Another word for intense is fervent. Our love walk with God needs to be hot on fire and boiling over. We are not to be cold in our love for God. We need to be on fire with love. God loves us more than anything else. Praise God.
research help: ' The power of being Thankful' by Joyce Meyer
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Jesus: John then Jesus
Jesus: John then Jesus by ric gustafson
There were two unlikely births in Judea. They are recorded in Matthew 1 and Luke 1. An old priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth find out from an angel that they are to bear a son. The angel Gabriel tells them this news. They are to name him John.
Then the same angel Gabriel tells a virgin named Mary that she will give birth to a boy. They are to name him Jesus. This boy was to be called the Son of God. Mary tells the angel " here am I the servant of the Lord".
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
There were two unlikely births in Judea. They are recorded in Matthew 1 and Luke 1. An old priest named Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth find out from an angel that they are to bear a son. The angel Gabriel tells them this news. They are to name him John.
Then the same angel Gabriel tells a virgin named Mary that she will give birth to a boy. They are to name him Jesus. This boy was to be called the Son of God. Mary tells the angel " here am I the servant of the Lord".
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Jesus: who is Jesus?
Jesus: who is Jesus? by ric gustafson
Each of the four Gospel writers answered that question in their own way. Matthew was a former tax collector. His writing focused on Jesus as king and messiah. He traced Jesus's legal bloodline. Mark wrote the shortest and most action packed Gospel. He wrote Jesus as a suffering servant. Luke was a Gentile physician who did not know Jesus personally. For his writing, Luke investigated and interviewed people who spent time with Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus's parables, teachings and miracles. John was a former fisherman and a part of Jesus's inner circle. He completed his writing 30 years after the other three. He focused on miracles showing that Jesus was God's Son. Praise God.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Each of the four Gospel writers answered that question in their own way. Matthew was a former tax collector. His writing focused on Jesus as king and messiah. He traced Jesus's legal bloodline. Mark wrote the shortest and most action packed Gospel. He wrote Jesus as a suffering servant. Luke was a Gentile physician who did not know Jesus personally. For his writing, Luke investigated and interviewed people who spent time with Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus's parables, teachings and miracles. John was a former fisherman and a part of Jesus's inner circle. He completed his writing 30 years after the other three. He focused on miracles showing that Jesus was God's Son. Praise God.
research help: ' Jesus how his lessons, miracles and devotion changed the world' by Meredith Corporation
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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