Beatles the early years page 18

 Beatles the early years page 18 by ric gustafson

In November of 1956, Little Richard came on the scene. His songs were big band with vocal, piano and saxophone. Only Elvis Presley had affected Paul and John that much.

At this same time, John got his first guitar. It was time to let go of the banjo. It was a cheap little acoustic guitar. He learned to play it using the first four strings of the banjo. George Harrison learned how to play guitar with a Hofner Committee. It was a bird eyes maple blade guitar. George and Paul became closer friends when they both had guitars. They would play and sing around Paul's front parlor.

In November of 1956, John Lennon decided to form his own group. He decided it would be a group with his friends. The first person John asked was his friend Pete Shotton. John wanted his group to be a skiffle group. Pete agreed to strum a washboard. John asked his friend Eric Griffiths to be his guitarist. Then John invited his friend Bill Smith to play the tea chest bass.

The new skiffle group needed a name. Bill Smith came up with a name. It was agreed up on by the others. John Lennon's new skiffle group was now called the Quarry Men.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

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God Reflections: Hebrews 6

 God Reflections: Hebrews 6 by ric gustafson

Sometimes we feel unappreciated and used. You work hard for a ministry or business. You work hard. Then you find out the glory went to someone else. Your efforts made someone successful. It is easy to feel resentful. 

The truth is God does not forget the efforts you did. God does not want you to be full of pride. God wants us to serve and to give.

Why serve and give?. Because God loves us more than anything else.

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God Reflections: I Peter 2

 God Reflections: I Peter 2 by ric gustafson

When someone does something to us at work or otherwise, our sinful heart says to fight back. To fight back against unfair and unreasonable treatment. When we have unjust suffering, our sinful heart says seek revenge. 

Jesus wants us to act in a different way. He wants us to have a God like attitude and focus on Him instead. God wants us to do that. Instead of ungrateful and stubborn, Jesus wants us to be honest and caring. 

With a God attitude, he will give us grace. Why should God give us grace?. Simple, God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Encouragement for life' by Charles R Swindoll

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Antichrist page 1

 Antichrist page 1 by ric gustafson

God's clock is ticking. One day, the earth's final and most tyrant will appear. The whole world for the last seven years has been a cup of trembling according to God's prophet Zechariah. On May 29 1996, Benjamin Netanyahu is elected to be Israel's prime minister.

One day, a leader will come forth. This leader will convince Israel to trust him. This leader was foretold by the prophet Daniel. This new leader cannot rule until certain events happen. 

According to Daniel 9, this will be the world's last dictator. This leader will be the Son of Perdition. This is according to II Thessalonians 2. 

When the Son of Perdition comes, the world will have already broken down. This will be a societal, moral and ethical breakdown.

Apostasy means that people will deny Jesus Christ. They want to go their own way not God's way.

Next, we will look at virtual reality.

research help: ' Foreshocks of Antichrist' by Harvest House Publishers

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God Reflections: James 4

 God Reflections: James 4 by ric gustafson

God created you. God knows everything about you. God has counted the hairs on your head. God cares if a sparrow falls. God knows at all times what is going on inside you. God knows when you worry. God knows when you dread this coming week. 

God asks us to bring everything to him. God says let me be in charge. God says you don't have because you don't ask. James 4 says you do not have because you do not ask. God says if you would ask for more, you would have more. God says just ask.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: Matthew 6

 God Reflections: Matthew 6 by ric gustafson

Worrying is hard work. Worrying makes us uneasy. It steals our smile. It affects our future because we dwell on our past. We all have shameful pasts. Worrying takes away our peace and joy. 

Worrying will leave us emotionally and spiritually immobilized. Anxiety leaves us fearful. Worry brings fear, doubt and pressure. 

Jesus tells us not to worry. Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow. Jesus will take care of our past, our present and our future. Praise Jesus's name. Jesus loves us very much.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: Isaiah 49

 God Reflections: Isaiah 49 by ric gustafson

Things happen in our lives. Major things. Storms come and devour us. At that point, we say to God where are you?. I need you. The truth is God has not forgotten us. God says look at the palms of my hands. In Isaiah 49, God says look at the palms of my hands. 

We are on the palms of God's hands. God says I have not forgotten you. God says I know what's going on in your life. God says don't worry I will take care of it. God always knows how we are feeling. God knows what we are doing at all times. So don't worry. God has us on the palms of his hands.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Encouragement for Life' by Charles R Swindoll

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Red Riding Hood page 3

 Red Riding Hood page 3 by ric gustafson

Violet watched as the men approached her.

" Pardon us". The man brought his horse along side Violet's mule. " We would like a word with you".

Violet recognized the man who was speaking to her. It was Sir Merek.

" Violet, it is me Sir Merek?".

" Have we met?".

" We met on the road a fortnight ago".

Violet did not answer him.

" Sir Willmer and I only wish to ask for directions". He smiled. " Is this the way to Lappage Valley?".

" How dare you steal from poor widows?".

Sir Merek stared at Violet. " I do not steal from widows".

" How dare you steal from my grandmother".

" I do not steal from widows".

Violet stared at the Knight. " You have not been demanding money on behalf of Baron Dunham?".

" I am an honorable English Knight". He smiled at Violet. " I do not take money unlawfully from anyone". 

" Baron Dunham's men demanded money from my grandmother".

" We will straighten that out". Sir Merek frowned. " Take me to your grandmother".

research help: ' Cloak of Scarlet' by Melanie Dickerson

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God Reflections: Psalm 139

God Reflections: Psalm 139 by ric gustafson

God made only you. Only you has a certain face, voice, abilities, smile and walk. How does that make you feel?. Nobody is like you. God planned it that way. God designed us to be unique, distinct and significant. There will never be a human being like you ever again. 

You are you. There is only you. You are important to God. Always.

Why?. Because God loves you more than anything else.

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The Luisitania miracle page 3

 The Luisitania miracle page 3 by ric gustafson

A work in progress

I walked up to the young russet haired officer. " Hello officer".

" Hello Miss". He grinned. " Let me check my paperwork for your cabin number".

" Thank you Officer".

" Here you are". He pointed at the pages. " Your cabin is on the Upper Deck".

I smiled. " I believe I know how to walk to that deck".

The young officer scratched his chin. " You do?".

" I have traveled on this ship's sister ship".

The officer's voice hesitated. " The Mauretania".

" Yes". I smiled. " I believe this ship's layout is about the same".

I walked down the Grand Staircase one level down to the Upper Deck. Eventually, I found my inside room.

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God Reflections: I Peter 2

 God Reflections: I Peter 2 by ric gustafson

Some people want to be wealthy, powerful and famous. And for some people, possessions can be very valuable. Some have possessions that are priceless. To God, possessions are worthless. To God, we are priceless possessions. According to I Peter 2, we are God's own possession. 

For us, Jesus paid a high price. We were bought with a price. That price was Jesus's own blood. And now we belong to Jesus. We should smile. We are Jesus's. We were bought with a price.

research help: ' encouragement for life' by Charles R Swindoll

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God Reflections: Job 38

God Reflections: Job 38 by ric gustafson

According to Genesis 1, in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The first name God revealed himself to be is God. The other name is ' Elohim'. God is our mighty Creator God. God took nothing and made something. God made everything. Our Creator has a triune nature. 

Not only was God the Father creating everything so was God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. 

The earth was created to bring glory to our Creator our Elohim.

research help: ' Reflections on the names of God' by Ava Pennington

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Hope: hope in the storm

 Hope: hope in the storm by ric gustafson

Matthew 8 and Luke 8 talk about a storm in the life of Jesus's disciples. Have you ever faced a storm in your life?. For the disciples, a quiet boat ride became a brush with death. Jesus was very tired. Jesus had just healed many people. Jesus had just spoke near the shore of the Sea of Galilee. There was so many people crowding around Jesus, he had to climb inside a boat. By the time Jesus finished, it was evening. 

Jesus was exhausted. Needing rest, the boat set sail for the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. 

Jesus was tired. The disciples were tired. In the Sea of Galilee, a storm can appear in minutes. According to Mark 4, a great storm appeared. The boat started filling. There was fatigue, confusion and darkness. The perfect storm. Not only was there a storm, Jesus was asleep in the back of the boat.

Just like this sudden storm, storms can come in our life as well. The disciples woke up Jesus. Then Jesus did what he will do in our life. Jesus said ' Peace be still'. The wind ceased. There was calm. Jesus promises to do the same for the storms in our life. Jesus will take care of the storm. He will give us calm and peace. That is his promise to us. Praise Jesus.

research help: ' Hope' by Dr David Jeremiah

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Apostle's Creed: Eternal Life

 Apostle's Creed: Eternal Life by ric gustafson

When we talk about the Apostle's Creed, we talk about the church the body of Christ. The church is not a building. The body of Christ is a group of people called out. It is a community of faith. The body of Christ gives support, love and encouragement. The church is one not several. The Christian church is based on one foundation being Jesus Christ. The church is holy. 

The body of Christ is the communion of saints. The communion of saints is a fellowship of faith spanning the ages of time. Communion means fellowship. The church is there to support its members. Fellowship is sharing joys and sorrows. We are holy because of the One who has called them. We are holy because of our calling. 

We are also a community of sinners. Because of the cross, Jesus forgave and took our sins. For a personal relationship to be restored, there must be forgiveness. 

The Apostle's Creed ends with Eternal Life. With hope, we know we will spend eternity with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Eternal Life means we will live with God outside the confines of space and time.

We look forward to that day when we can go home our true home.

God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit loves us more than anything else.

The End

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Apostle's Creed: God the Holy Spirit

 Apostle's Creed: God the Holy Spirit by ric gustafson

The Apostle's Creed explains that Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Acts 1 says Jesus ascended forty days after his resurrection. Because of his resurrection, Jesus was liberated from the bonds of death. Jesus is now close to the presence, power and majesty of his heavenly Father. Jesus ascended and now his disciples have work to do. Jesus commissions them to carry on his work on this earth. Matthew 28 says therefore go and make disciples of all nations. Jesus's disciples preached, healed and they proclaimed the good news. 

Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead. And now the Apostle's Creed talks about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings life. Because of the Holy Spirit, we are alive not dead. The Holy Spirit brings power. The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin. The Holy Spirit is a pledge of our salvation. The Holy Spirit is our comforter. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit are one.

research help: ' I Believe' by Alister McGrath

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Doc Holliday page 5

 Doc Holliday page 5 by ric gustafson

" Which tooth is it?".

The big teamster pointed to his lower left jaw. " Right here". He was in the reclining dental chair. Holliday reached over to a tray that was on a nearby table. He picked up a steel probe.

" What are you going to do with that?".

Holliday smiled. " I'm going to peer into your mouth". He tapped the probe against the suspect tooth. " Does that hurt?".

" Yes" yelled the teamster. " It hurts".

Holliday took out of the tray a pair of extractor pliers. He grabbed the man's jaw in a viselock. He put a knee on the man's chest. He heaved upward. The loose molar popped out.

The man screamed. " Ouch that hurt".

" Rinse your mouth with salt water three or fours times a day". Holliday smiled. " That will be two dollars".

Back at his hotel room, Holliday wrote Mattie a letter. Then he ate his dinner at the Bon Ton Cafe.  Then Holliday walked over to the Acme Gaming Palace. It was his favorite place to play poker.

research help: ' Doc Holliday' by Matt Braun

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Apostle's Creed: Jesus's death and resurrection

 Apostle's Creed: Jesus's death and resurrection by ric gustafson

Some find it surprising that Pontius Pilate is mentioned in the Apostle's Creed. Pilate was the procurator of Judea from AD 26-36. The Creed is anchored in history. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ did happen. God came down to our level to bring us up to his. Pilate was a witness to the final days of Jesus's ministry. The final days of Jesus's ministry was done in public. 

We are deep rooted in sin. It has a stranglehold on us. It destroys people's will and ability to break free of it. Because of Jesus's death on the cross, sin's power over us is broken. It's stain is cleansed. 

The Apostle's Creed talks about Calvary. With his Son's death on a cross, God was working out the salvation of the world. 

Jesus Christ was crucified, died and was buried. The Good News is that Jesus Christ on the third day rose again. Why?. Because he wants us to be with him in heaven forever.

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' I Believe' by Alister McGrath

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Apostle's Creed: God the Son

 Apostle's Creed: God the Son by ric gustafson

A very simple basic confession of our faith is Jesus Christ. Jesus is Lord. At the center of our Christian faith is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is a person. There are reasons why Jesus Christ is different from other religious teachers or thinkers. There is a connection between the person and the message of Jesus. What is important is what Jesus did and it's impact. Jesus cannot be treated like an ordinary human being. Jesus's message has weight and status. 

Jesus means ' God saves'. Jesus is the long awaited Messiah. The Messiah was the long waited deliverer of the people of God. Messiah means ' the anointed one'. 

Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is our Lord. Jesus is God's only Son. Jesus is our Lord. 

The simple truth is that Jesus loves us more than anything else. He always has. He always will. 

research help: ' I believe' by Alister McGrath

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Apostle's Creed: God the Father

 Apostle's Creed: God the Father by ric gustafson

In the Apostle's Creed are the words ' God the Father almighty'. The Father of Jesus Christ is God the Father. God is a living and personal God. Christians worship and adore God. Some people claim there is no God. The statement of faith says yes there is a God. God is described as the Father. He is the Father of Jesus his Son. God cares for us and guides us. God is with us throughout life. God in a way is like a human father. And in some ways he is not. Genesis 1 says we were made in the image of our heavenly Father. God knows our weaknesses and problems like our earthly fathers. God is not a human being. God created heaven and earth. Everything in the world was created by God. 

God the Father loves us. He always has. He always will. God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' I Believe' by Alister McGrath

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Apostle's Creed: I believe

Apostle's Creed: I believe by ric gustafson

What does it mean to believe?. To believe that certain things are true. This is faith. If you believe in the existence of God, this is faith. We know there is a God. Faith means trust. When I say I believe in Jesus Christ, I trust in him. We leave all to follow Jesus. 

Christians believe in someone. That someone is Jesus. Faith is like an anchor. We need Jesus as our anchor. When the storms of life come we need Jesus as that anchor. 

Faith means commitment. To believe in God is to belong to God. Our faith is a personal relationship with God. God will not abandon us. 

Faith is obedience. Romans 1 says we need the obedience that comes from faith. Faith leads to obedience. We must trust and obey God. Faith is trusting God. Faith transforms us. 

research help: ' I Believe' by Alister McGrath

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Beatles Anthology page 16

 Beatles Anthology page 16 by ric gustafson

My name is Ringo Starr

In the summer of 1958, I borrowed some money from my grandfather. I went down to Frank Hessy's Music Shop. I bought a single headed Ajax kit.

The first real rock and roll group in Liverpool was Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. I was playing in a group called the ' Darktown Skiffle Group'. After an audition, I was able to become the drummer of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. We played all over the country and abroad. 

Without a car, I had to borrow some of my drum kit in order to play. One night, I had to drag my drum kit onto a bus to go home.

I knew I had to get my own car. A fellow drummer helped me get a Standard Vanguard for my first car. It was horrible to drive. I loved the car. It was painted red and white.

Luckily, I was born in Sep 1939. The army did not conscript me. I decided to give up my job as an engineer. I became a full time drummer with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.

research help: ' Beatles Anthology' by the Beatles

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God page 3

 God page 3 by ric gustafson

Getting to know God is like getting to know a new neighbor. Suppose a new neighbor moves next door. What is your first impression of them?. You will probably ask them different questions to try and figure them out just a little. 

Finding out who God is requires asking questions also. Like a new neighbor, over time you will find out more about God. The only way we can even start to get to know God better is to have a hunger and a thirst to know him. 

The first place to have that hunger and thirst is God's Word. God's Word gives us an accurate picture of Almighty God. God reveals himself to us in 3 ways. In Genesis 1, God is revealed to us as our Great Creator. In the Old Testament, God is revealed as the perfect Judge. In the New Testament, God is revealed as the gracious Savior. 

God the Creator of heaven and earth wants to have a personal relationship with us. He wants us to have joy and peace. We can know God personally because God is a personal spirit. God thinks, feels and wills. The truth is God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' God' by Bill Bright

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God Reflections: Romans 4

 God Reflections: Romans 4 by ric gustafson

Everyone can have faith. Faith in an unbeliever is believing what you know is not so. The faith of someone who believes in God is believing that God will do what he promises to do and act accordingly. 

The object of faith is something that is not seen. To have faith in God is to believe in him even though you cannot see or touch him. You must believe that God has a future for you even though you don't know the future. 

Abraham was the father of the Jewish nation. Abraham was called a friend of God. In Romans 4, the reason Abraham was a friend of God was because he had faith. Abraham had a right relationship with God because of his faith not his works. His works were the result of his faith.

God told Abraham to leave his home and go to a land that God would give him. Why would Abraham do that?. It is because he is a friend of God.

research help: ' Pathway to Victory' by Dr Robert Jeffress

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the woman at the well 2026 page 2

 the woman at the well page 2 by ric gustafson

Ness slowly walked to the front door of their house. She put their water jar by the front door. She put some of the water into a smaller clay jar. She carried it into the house. 

" There you are Ness". Ness's Ima was putting a large clay pot of barley stew on a table. " Please help me set the table".

" Yes Ima".

" Please put a dish of cucumbers and olives on the table".

Ness quickly left to do the tasks.

" And don't forget the bread". Ima frowned. " The men will be in soon".

" Yes Ima".

When Ness had put the last dish on the table, the front door opened.

research help: ' A Deeper Well' by Jill Eileen Smith

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God Reflections: Genesis 1

 God Reflections: Genesis 1 by ric gustafson

When New Years Day comes around, we need to stop alone and spend time with God. We can think about the past year. We can imagine the new year. In Genesis 1, God said let there be light. And there was light. We need to close our eyes and thank God for everything. 

We need to be grateful for everything we have. We can think about hopes and dreams that we have for the new year. We can think about hurts that have healed with time and grace. We need to trust God always every day. 

And then there is light. A new day. A new year. With God. Praise his holy name.

research help: ' Walking in Grace 2026' by Guideposts

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Reid's Story page 1

 Reid's Story page 1 by ric gustafson

My husband Mark and I wake up before 5 in the morning. Today was no exception. Instead of heading for the gym, I could of stayed home with Suzy our puppy. Mark drove the small distance to the gym. Because it was 5 in the morning, we work out with the same group of people. 

When Mark and I came back home, our daughter Jade was already eating breakfast.

" Jade". I smiled. " Why are you up so early this morning?".

" I'm going in early to school this morning". She frowned. " The teacher is going to help me with calculus class".

I smiled. " Have a good day".

After she left, I wondered why my son Reid wasn't up yet.

The time was 7:19 am.

research help: ' Reid's Story' by Joni L Adler

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John and Caroline page 10

 John and Caroline page 10 by ric gustafson

The youngest of Ted Kennedy's sons was Patrick. He was born fragile. He wasn't strong. He had severe asthma. In 1988, 20 year old Patrick was a sophomore at Providence College. He had a health scare when he had a benign tumor removed from his spine. Luckily, he became cancer free.

Patrick wanted to please his father. He decided to become a politician. His platform included the rights of senior citizens and legal immigrants. 

Ted Kennedy was anxious to help his son become a political success. One of Ted's top staff members went on the campaign trail with Patrick. Patrick won the election. He served two terms representing the Ninth District in the Rhode Island House of Represenatives. Then in 1994, Patrick now 27 became the youngest member of Congress.

Ted Kennedy was very proud of his son.

research help: ' The Kennedy Heirs' by J Randy Taraborrelli

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the woman at the well 2026 page 1

 the woman at the well 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

Ness stopped to allow her friend to catch up. " Hurry Gali they are going to close the gates".

" I'm coming". Gali stopped. " Slow down Ness".

Ness noticed the sun dipping. " We should of come sooner".

" I'm sorry Ness". She frowned. " I had to finish helping my Ima".

As they neared the gates to the city, Ness noticed only one guard at the entrance. After entering the city, Ness and Gali began walking toward the east side of the city.

After a while, they entered Gali's courtyard. 

She put her water jar near the front door. " I'll try to get away earlier tomorrow".

research help: ' A Deeper Well' by Jill Eileen Smith

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God Reflections: John 10

 God Reflections: John 10 by ric gustafson

Do you like the number 3?. The past, present and future is three. Animal, mineral and vegetable is 3. There is the rule of 3. 

With our awesome God, 3 is very important. God is 3 in one. Father, Son and Holy Spirit is called the Trinity. Father, Son and Holy Spirit are in perfect and equal union.

John 10 confirms this deity. John 10 says I and the Father are one. We need to be thankful every day that we belong to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

research help: ' Reflections on the names of God' by Ava Pennington

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Happy Birthday from the Sowers page 2

 Happy Birthday from the Sowers page 2 by ric gustafson

Margaret opened the phone book to the restaurant section. She began to thumb down the page.

" Hi Mom" David Sower walked in and put his backpack by the kitchen door. He noticed his mother was looking at the phone book. " What are you doing?".

" I'm going to order pizza for your brother's birthday".

David smiled. " His favorite is ham and pineapple".

She smiled. " I know". She grinned when she found the number she wanted. " How was bible class this afternoon?".

" It was ok". He sat down and began to munch on an apple. " Pastor John did the lecture".

" Did you understand it?".

" It was about the book of Psalms".

She opened her cell phone. " Did you understand it?". She began to dial the number.

" I guess". He frowned. " Not really".

He picked up his backpack. He walked upstairs to his room.

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God Reflections: Hebrews 11

 God Reflections: Hebrews 11 by ric gustafson

We cannot have salvation without faith. We receive grace through faith. We need faith to become more like God. 

Hebrews 11 says by faith Enoch was taken up. Enoch's story is in Genesis 5. Enoch is known for walking with God. He spent his first 65 years apart from God. Then he made a change in his life. He did not have a great start in life. But he had a great end. 

God does not care about your past. God cares about your future. He cares about the direction and path you are going. 

Enoch spent the rest of his life serving God. According to Hebrews 11, Enoch was taken by God straight to heaven. Because of faith, Enoch pleased God. We can do the same. We need to do the same.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Pathway to Victory' by Dr Robert Jeffress

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H P and the Deathly Hallows page 9

 H P and the Deathly Hallows page 9 by ric gustafson

Harry grinned at Mad Eye. " What's the plan?".

" Your Aunt and Uncle know you're not going to live together again?".

Harry nodded yes.

" When you walk outside this kitchen door for the last time". Mad Eye smiled. " Your mother's charm will break".

" How do you know Voldemort won't find me?".

Moody smiled. " Two reasons my boy".

Everyone in the kitchen grinned.

" First, Voldemort doesn't know we are moving you tonight".

Harry stared at Moody. " And the other reason?".

Moody held up a flask." This".

" Oh no!" Harry exclaimed.

" Yes Harry". Moody grinned. " Seven Harry Potters".

Harry grinned.

" Good luck everyone". Moody stood up. " See you in about an hour at the Burrow".

research help: ' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' by J K Rowling

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8/5/1962 page 3

8/5/1962 page 3 by ric gustafson

Very few people are sought after than Marilyn Monroe. 100 years after her birth, her popularity has not faded. Her films have endured. Monroe's legacy is complex. She has inspired art, literature, fashion and music. She has been adored and mocked. Monroe has been judged. Her body has been called too fat, too thin, beautiful and stupid.

But there is an aspect of Marilyn Monroe that has rarely been talked about. Marilyn Monroe had a passion for reading. Her personal library at home contained over 400 books. She moved a lot. In her short life, she moved to 49 different places.

Let's go to 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood California to see Marilyn's last home where she kept all of those books.

research help: ' Marilyn and her books' by Gail Crowther

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God Reflections: Ephesians 2

 God Reflections: Ephesians 2 by ric gustafson

Everyone has a major decision to make in your life. When the time comes for that choice, it can be scary. You are on a ledge looking down below. Jesus is down below with a safety net. Jesus pleads with us to step off of that ledge of unbelief. Jesus asks that we take a leap of faith and jump. 

Jesus will save us with that safety net. Jesus simply asks us to trust him. So how can we jump?. We are saved by God's grace. We are saved through faith. We are saved because of what Jesus did on that cross.

So when Jesus says jump I will trust him and step off that ledge to salvation.

research help: ' Pathway to Victory' by Dr Robert Jeffress

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