names of Jesus: Morning Star

names of Jesus: Morning Star by ric gustafson

A morning star is a star that shines brightest before the dawn. In darkness, there is night. The hope is that the darkness of night will end and the dawn of a new day would come.

The Morning Star is our hope. The Morning Star reminds us that a better day is coming. The Morning Star gives light to all who look for him. The Morning Star gives that light. The light brings hope, assurance and reminds us of the truth of God.

So who is the Morning Star?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Rock

 names of Jesus: Rock by ric gustafson

The Rock is a firm foundation. The Rock is our steady hope. The Rock is our powerful Savior. The Rock is someone we can set our feet upon. The Rock is my fortress and my deliverer. The Rock is my refuge. There is no safer place to be than the Rock.

The Rock is our living water. The Rock is our spiritual rock. The Rock gives us hope. 

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

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Yeshu page 1

 Yeshu page 1 by ric gustafson

Maryam stared at the holy city of Yerushalaim. She was standing high on the Mount of Olives. She could see the ancient stone walls and the wide streets. She began to stare at the Temple Mount. The Temple was supported by massive retaining walls. The Temple was where God lived.

" This is dangerous Yeshu". Maryam stared at her son. " They are violent men".

" I must speak with Dysmas".

" I don't trust the Zealots Yeshu".

Yeshu sighed. " I agreed to meet them here at the ninth hour".

Then Yeshu heard a noise. He turned. Two men were now three paces behind Yeshu.

The first man was skinny and wore tattered dirty clothes.

" Dysmas, please sit down".

The other man also sat down. He had brown hair and a pockmarked face.

" Gestas, please sit".

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names of Jesus: Redeemer

 names of Jesus: Redeemer by ric gustafson

A Redeemer is a rescuer. He helps us out of trouble. In Scripture, a Redeemer is one who buys back or restores something that was taken away or lost. The Redeemer restores all that was lost. He purchases our freedom with his own life. We no longer need to face the pain of separation from God. The Redeemer has paid the cost in full.

In the Redeemer, we have restoration. The Redeemer forgives us. The Redeemer frees us from our debt that we owe. The Redeemer restores our identity, our purpose, our hope and our eternal reward.

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

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names of Jesus: Prophet

 names of Jesus: Prophet by ric gustafson

A prophet in Scripture was a spokesperson for God. A Prophet was a messenger of his Word. They spoke in obedience to God's Spirit. The Prophet speaks directly from the heart of God. He reveals the truth of his commands and also the power of his nature. 

The Prophet spoke the truth of God. The Prophet also performed many signs and wonders. The Prophet led God's people into truth and life. 

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

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Beatles the early years page 17

 Beatles the early years page 17 by ric gustafson

When Paul McCartney's mother Mary had her 47th birthday, she knew her time on this earth was short. She had breast cancer. Her wish to her husband was that Paul and Mike did not know. Then the cancer really spread. 

Mary went into the hospital at the David Lewis Northern Hospital on Oct 29 1956. Paul and Mike were sent to their Aunt and Uncle's home. They did not know their mother now had a brain tumor. The end for Mary McCartney came on Oct 31 1956. 

Paul and Mike stayed with their Uncle Joe and Aunt Joan. They did not attend their mother's requiem mass. 

Now, Jim McCartney was a single parent of boys aged 14 and 12. It was hard for Jim to make ends meet. With the help of the McCartney family, they made it through.

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names of Jesus: Prince of Peace

 names of Jesus: Prince of Peace by ric gustafson

The Prince of Peace is our peace. The peace of God transcends the peace of this world. The peace of the Prince of Peace is better than the moments of peace we find on this earth.

The peace of the Prince of Peace will guard us. What he offers is undisturbed by the chaos of this world. The peace of the Prince of Peace lasts. We will face trials and sorrows. But the Prince of Peace assures us that we will have peace with him. We will have peace with him.

According to Isaiah 9, and he will be called Prince of Peace.

So who is the Prince of Peace?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Ismay 2026 page 5

 Ismay 2026 page 5 by ric gustafson

The next day Tues April 16 1912, everybody in the world knew who J Bruce Ismay was. Some people called him a coward. Some people thought that he cared only for himself and not others. John Bull Weekly addressed Ismay directly for 3 months. Some people began saying that Ismay put profit before lies. People accused Ismay of not being a gentleman. Some people thought that Ismay only thought of his own survival and not others.

People in the US knew about Ismay even before the Titanic. People knew he inherited his position in the White Star Line. In Britain, Ismay was despised. In a country where hierarchy was based on birth, Ismay was no more than a businessman. 

Passengers on the Titanic knew their destination. Ismay did not. When the chance came for Ismay to save his own life, he took it.

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7/16/1999

7/16/1999 page 5 by ric gustafson

The next day, John checked out of the Starhope. He ate lunch at Trionfo Ristorante. In the afternoon, John tried to consul a friend whose mother had just passed away. In the afternoon, John was busy with phone conversations and lay out sessions. Then John placed two phone calls. One was to his literary agent Sterling Lord. The other was to his sister Caroline. 

Their relationship had gotten stronger since the death of their mother. He told his sister he was flying his new plane up to Martha's Vineyard and then to Hyannis Port. 

While John took their dog Friday to a friend for the weekend, Caroline was shopping for a dress for the wedding at Saks Fifth Avenue. Caroline told the salesperson she was not looking forward to flying with John and her sister that evening. Around 6:30 pm, Caroline got into a Lincoln Town Car for the 40 minute drive to the airport in Fairfield New Jersey.

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names of Jesus: Prince of Life

 names of Jesus: Prince of Life by ric gustafson

The Prince of Life is the author and originator of life itself. In him, we find something greater than the breath in our lungs. We find eternal life. Death could not hold the Prince of Life. He provided his power over life and death. The Prince of Life was resurrected from the grave.

In the Prince of Life's kingdom, we are fed by his hand. We are given a place among his people. We can seek the Prince of Life. By his blood, we are cleansed. By his sacrifice, we are set free. We follow the Prince of Life, we walk in life. We belong to his kingdom.

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

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names of Jesus: Only Begotten Son

 names of Jesus: Only Begotten Son by ric gustafson

God the Father has one Son. He is the only Son of the Father. There is none who equals the Only Begotten Son. No one has the relationship with God the Father like the Only Begotten Son. The Only Begotten Son is God the Father's one and only Son. He has a divine origin. 

Through the Only Begotten Son, we are invited to become children of God. The Only Begotten Son is the way, the truth and the life. He is the way to the heart of God the Father.

So who is the Only Begotten Son?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Nazarene

 names of Jesus: Nazarene by ric gustafson

Some people were not impressed about Nazareth. In John 1, can anything good come out of Nazareth?. People doubted the quality of anyone coming from there. According to Matthew 2, he shall be called a Nazarene. 

Have you felt belittled by a title or identity?. It doesn't matter what name you are called. What matters is your character. Walk in the way of the Nazarene. The Nazarene calls you beloved and chosen.

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

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7/16/1999 page 4

 7/16/1999 page 4 by ric gustafson

John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn needed time alone from each other. He checked into the Stanhope Hotel. He checked into Room 1511. Carolyn told John to get a hotel room and work on the fate of the magazine George. John felt very comfortable at the hotel. His mother Jacqueline had lived down the street in an apartment building. He was used to room service there. His normal meal was a turkey club sandwich and mineral water.

A short time later, there was a knock at the door. It was a friend of his. Her name was Julie Baker. They dated for a while. Now, she was one of John's closest friends.

The next day by 10:30 am, John had his cast removed from his foot. He was now wearing a blue bandage. He still needed crutches to get into his Lincoln Town Car. He ate lunch at San Domencio. John often dined there. The restaurant was in Central Park South. Wearing dark glasses, he sat at his usual table. He ate spaghetti and grilled sea bass. 

J F K Jr thought about his mother Jackie. She had a premonition that he would die piloting his own plane. He worked out in the afternoon at La Palestra. He was asleep by 2:00 am.

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names of Jesus: Mighty God

 names of Jesus: Mighty God by ric gustafson

So what is Mighty God?. Mighty God is the fullness of God in a form we recognize and can relate to. Mighty God commanded storms to cease. He demonstrated authority over sickness. He cast out evil spirits. He has power over death. He raised people to life. He resurrected from the dead. He performed miracles. He reveals the heart of God.

So who is Mighty God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

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the miracle on Titanic page 2

 the miracle on Titanic page 2 by ric gustafson

Charlene Moton held the strange envelope in her hand.

" Open it" her friend Martha Clarke said with wide eyes. " Before I have to get to my next class".

Charlene opened the envelope and took out a sheet of paper. At the top was an insignia.

" The Titanic" her friend gushed. " You're going back home on the Titanic".

Charlene blushed. " I'm speechless".

" I envy you". Martha twirled her red hair. " I heard first class passage is very expensive".

" My father does own his own construction company".

" I need to get to class". She smiled. " What else is in the envelope?".

" My itinerary and my ticket".

" I envy you". She gave Charlene a hug. " Are you going alone?".

" No, my brother is going with me".

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names of Jesus: Messiah

 names of Jesus: Messiah by ric gustafson

People with hungry hearts have been waiting for a long awaited Messiah. Messiah is the anointed Savior who would make wrong things right. Messiah would also reveal the mysteries of God the Father. According to John 4, I know that the Messiah is coming. Messiah reveals the heart of God the Father.

This was not the Messiah people were expecting. This Messiah came to set hearts, souls and make lives free. The Messiah was a deliverer unto life.

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

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MASH 2026: Frank Burns

 MASH 2026: Frank Burns by ric gustafson

When MASH started in 1972, they needed an actor to play one of the surgeons. The surgeon was to be overzealous. Surgeon Frank Burns was to be the primary foil for Hawkeye and his pals. 

The producers had to find just the right actor for the role. The producers found actor Larry Linville. For 5 seasons Linville developed the character. Then he wanted to leave the show.

After MASH, Linville was in a Jeffersons spin off show called Checking In. He was in 2 big screen cult movies. The movies were Earth Girls are Easy and Rock and Roll High School Forever.

Linville was married to Kate Geer. He had a daughter. Linville was also married to Vana Tribbey, Melissa Gallant and Susan Hagan. Linville's final wife was Deborah Guydon.

Larry Linville died in 2000 from pneumonia. He was 60.

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Ismay 2026 page 4

Ismay 2026 page 4 by ric gustafson

J Bruce Ismay was sitting among Chinese, Lebanese and Swedish passengers. On Collapsible C, Ismay was the oldest at 49. He was 6-4 and had a waxed moustache. In the raft, he was wearing his pyjamas, a coat and slippers. In the raft, he spoke to no one. It only took 2 hours and forty minutes for the huge liner to sink.

When asked, Ismay stated that he was rowing and did not witness the huge liner sink. Others in the lifeboats witnessed the liner dip underwater with it's lights on. Others watched as the liner's stern rise up into the air. Then the huge liner took it's final plunge. Those in the lifeboats watched as the huge liner disappeared into the cold dark Atlantic. The moonless water was silent again. To the lifeboat passengers, the impression was of awe and sadness.

After the Titanic sank, it left a level sea. But on the surface were deck chairs, lifejackets and the bodies of already dead and dying passengers. 

Then the survivors on the liferafts began to hear the most horrible sounds they had ever heard. It was the wailing and the suffering of over a thousand souls. 

Even though over a thousand passengers were struggling in the freezing cold of the Atlantic, only one lifeboat went back to try and save somebody. This was Lifeboat 14.

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names of Jesus: Mediator

 names of Jesus: Mediator by ric gustafson

We have a great Mediator. According to I Timothy 2, there is one God and one mediator. We don't need sacred buildings or holy men to stand between us and God. All we need is a mediator. That way we have direct access to God's presence.

To know that we have a Mediator is a glorious gift. We can turn to him in prayer. His Spirit meets us. We cannot escape the Mediator. He stands in the gap. He intercedes on our behalf. He presents us to the Father. By his wounds, we are healed. By his grace, we are set free. 

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

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Mash 2026: B J Hunnicutt

Mash 2026: B J Hunnicutt by ric gustafson

After three seasons, Wayne Rogers did not want to play Trapper John any longer. The show's producers had to find somebody to replace him. But who?. They had to find a new tentmate for Hawkeye. The producers finally found who they were looking for. The new character was B J Hunnicutt. He came at the beginning of Season 4. The new actors name was Mike Farrell. Farrell developed B J for the rest of the series. Farrell wrote 4 episodes. He directed 5.

After Mash ended, Farrell started his own production company. He produced several TV movies. He continued acting also. In 1999, he secured a main cast role on a medical drama. The show was called Providence. 

Mike Farrell married Judy Farrell in 1963. They had two children. They were married until 1983. In 1984, Farrell married Shelly Fabares.

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names of Jesus: Man of Sorrows

 names of Jesus: Man of Sorrows by ric gustafson

A Man of Sorrows does not have a positive connotation. In our sorrow, we have the power and presence of the Man of Sorrows. We should not hide from sadness. According to Isaiah 53, He was despised and rejected by men a man of sorrows. The Man of Sorrows experiences sadness. 

We cannot escape grief. We love, we lose and we grieve. The Man of Sorrows experienced grief. When we are affected by rejection and sorrow, let's look toward the Man of Sorrows. He went through sorrows, trials and tests of life. He will give us comfort.

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Mash 2026: Trapper John McIntyre

Mash 2026: Trapper John McIntyre by ric gustafson

The doctor who was Hawkeye's tentmate and close confidant was Trapper John. Trapper John was played by Wayne Rogers. The original plan for the show was for Hawkeye and Trapper John to be front and center. As the show grew, Alan Alda's character Hawkeye became more popular than Roger's Trapper John. Trapper John became less prominent. Wayne Rogers decided to leave the show after 3 seasons.

After MASH, Rogers was in a sitcom called House Calls. 

Then Rogers switched his interest to stock and real estate markets. He was a regular on the Fox Business Network. This was for a show called Cashin In.

Rogers was married to Mitzi McWhorter. They had 2 children. Later, Rogers married Amy Hirsh

Wayne Rogers died in 2015 from complications from pneumonia.

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names of Jesus: Lord of Lords

names of Jesus: Lord of Lords by ric gustafson

The Lord of Lords has authority, power and ownership. In bible times, a lord was a master of servants. He ruled over lands and people. He had power and influence. 

The Lord of Lords has the ultimate authority. The Lord of Lords is wise, patient and kind. He is not quick to anger. We give him the highest honor and respect. He is constant, just and true. He is never wrong.

So who is the Lord of Lords?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Mash 2026: Hawkeye Pierce

 Mash 2026: Hawkeye Pierce by ric gustafson

Chief Surgeon Hawkeye Pierce was played by Alan Alda. He was quick witted. He kept things lively around the camp. He empathized with people's suffering. Alda also gained influence behind the scenes. He was partly responsible for the show turning toward drama in later seasons. He wrote and directed numerous episodes. This included the finale. Alda won 5 Emmys for acting, directing and writing.

Alda also maintained a film career during the show's run and afterwards. Alda also was on the last two seasons of the West Wing. Alda hosted a series called Scientific American Frontiers for 14 years. In 2009, Alda opened the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

Alda has been married to his wife Arlene since 1957. They have 3 daughters.

In 2018, Alda was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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names of Jesus: Lord of Glory

 names of Jesus: Lord of Glory by ric gustafson

What is the divinity of the Lord of Glory?. The Lord of Glory is strong and mighty. He is mighty in battle. He is strong and mighty. He is the radiant beauty of God the Father. 

The Lord of Glory did not have anything to prove to people who crucified him. He did not put up a fight. He did not call down fire from heaven. He did not use his glory as protection. His radiance was more clearly seen. 

The Lord of Glory will return coming on the clouds of heaven. He will come with power and great glory. His nature will stay the same.

So who is the Lord of Glory?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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the miracle on Titanic page 1

 the miracle on Titanic page 1 by ric gustafson

The bellman stopped David Sharpston in his tracks. " Help with those trunks Sir?".

" Yes thank you". His arms hurt from trying to lift his mother's trunks.

" David, we need to hurry and leave". Camille Sharpston walked quickly into the hotel's lobby. " The first class passengers will start boarding in two hours".

" By the way Mother, what do you have in those heavy trunks?".

She winked at her son. " Shopping". 

" Ready to go?". The bellman motioned that their transportation was ready.

" I am sure glad about that coal strike".

" Why is that?".

" Because instead of being on the Lusitania, we will be traveling on the most beautiful ship afloat today".

" The Titanic".

" Yes let's go". They walked out of the hotel lobby hand in hand. " I can't wait to see it".

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William Jefferson Clinton page 5

 William Jefferson Clinton page 5 by ric gustafson

I enjoyed living in Hot Springs Arkansas. The city was named because of hot sulfur springs which bubbled up from below ground. The town was west and south of Little Rock. The springs became a federal reservation. Hot Springs became known as the spa city. The town only had 35,000 residents.

I loved living on Circle Drive. I enjoyed spending time with David Leopovlos. and the Crane family. I loved spending time on Park Avenue. 

There was a barber shop run by Mr Brizendine. On further was Ramble Elementary. It was my new school. In fourth grade, I started band. I learned to play the tenor saxophone. I adored my 6th grade teacher. Her name was Kathleen Schaer. I loved to read. I spent time at the Garland County Public Library.

Also on Park Avenue was my first real church. It was called Park Place Baptist Church. One Sunday night I will never forget. That night my friend Bert Jeffries and I were baptized.

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Locker 107 page 4

 Locker 107 page 4 by ric gustafson

Alison walked over to Helene. She was standing next to a rusted locker. The rusted name plate on top read ' 107'. 

Helene smiled. " You do the honor".

Alison opened the locker. She peered inside. She noticed it was empty except for a manila folder. She took out the folder. She opened it. Some faded photographs fell out. 

Alison reached down and picked them up. She began to study them. Some of the pictures were of her parents and grandparents. 

Then she began to stare at the last photograph. She handed the photo to Helene. " Is this my great grandmother?".

" It sure is". She handed the photo back to Alison.

Alison stared at the photo again. " Who's the handsome man standing next to her?".

" I don't know".

All of a sudden, Alison dropped the photo. " Oh my God!".

" What?".

" They are standing on the Titanic".

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names of Jesus: Lord of All

names of Jesus: Lord of All by ric gustafson

The Lord of All is over all of creation. The Lord of All is over everyone and everything. The Lord of All is the peace we crave. Acts 10 says He is Lord of all. The Lord of All will fulfill redemption. 

The Lord of All is the hope of the nations. He is also the hope of creation. He is the hope of the oceans, jungles and the deserts. He is hope of living creatures big and small. We eagerly wait for the return of the Lord of All.

So who is the Lord of All?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Beatles the early years page 16

 Beatles the early years page 16 by ric gustafson

School was tough for George Harrison at the Liverpool Institute. He hated school. He just wanted to learn the minimum required. He rebelled by wearing a yellow waist coat under his blazer. He wore a school cap on his Elvis haircut.

Paul McCartney was now in the upper School at the Institute. John was still at the Quarry Bank. Both John and Paul were tired of being told what to do. Both lads were having a growing obsession with Elvis and Rock and Roll. George, Paul and Richy went to see the film ' Rock Around The Clock'. Teddy Boys used the movie and Rock and Roll as the music of violence.

To counter Rock and Roll, people sought out skiffle. The music was homemade and it was acoustic. It was cleaner. Lyrics were not suggestive. For handmade instruments, all you needed was a guitar, a washboard and a makeshift standup bass. 

Recording Manager George Martin signed Tommy Hicks and his skiffle group to his Parlophone label. It was called the ' Super Rhythm Style' label.

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names of Jesus: Lion of Judah

 names of Jesus: Lion of Judah by ric gustafson

The lineage of the Lion of Judah goes beyond David's line. David's line reaches back to the line of Judah. Revelation 5 says Look the Lion from the tribe of Judah. The Lion of Judah is worthy to open the scroll and it's seals. The Lion of Judah is thoughtful and thorough. The Lion of Judah is the rightful King. We need to honor him as such. The Lion of Judah is the true King. 

So who is the Lion of Judah?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Light of the World

 names of Jesus: Light of the World by ric gustafson

The Light of the World leads to life. John 8 says I am the Light of the World. When we follow the Light of the World, the closer we get to his eternal kingdom. There is always hope in the Light of the World. 

The Light of the World shines like a noon day sun. He shines as we follow him. He leads us into life with every step. All that he wants is that we walk in his ways. The Light of the World says follow me and you will never have to walk in darkness. 

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names of Jesus: Life

 names of Jesus: Life by ric gustafson

Through Life, we enter into the presence of God the Father. Through Life, we receive eternal salvation. According to John 14, I am the way and the truth and the life. We walk in the light. He leads us into Life. According to John 11, I am the resurrection and the life. 

Life offers abundant and eternal life in his kingdom. Our bodies age, weaken and we get sick. Life is our healer. 

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

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Ismay 2026 page 3

 Ismay 2026 page 3 by ric gustafson

When J Bruce Ismay heard Captain Smith give the order for the lifeboats to be prepared, he walked over to the starboard side of the huge liner. Starting at 12:05 pm on April 15 1912, Ismay began helping women and children get into Lifeboats 3,5,7 and 9. When 13 of the 16 standard lifeboats were away, Ismay walked over to one of the liner's canvas sided liferafts. This was Collapsible C. 

Ismay helped women and children get into the liferaft. The raft could hold only 47 people. Ismay helped 21 women and 14 young children get in. That was 35 passengers. Six crew members also got in. That became 41 people now on board. So who were the two men who got on board at the last minute?. It was determined that it was J Bruce Ismay and William E Carter.

So who was William E Carter?. He was an American polo playing millionaire. He was a member of the Philadelphia fast set. He had a Renault motor car in the hold of the huge liner.

It was hard to lower Collapsible C to the water. In charge of the canvas sided life raft was George Rowe. 

The boat did finally reach the water.

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Locker 107 page 3

 Locker 107 page 3 by ric gustafson

Alison stared at her family's pictures. She missed her family so much.

Helene walked in holding an index card. " It's possible your great grandmother's locker has not been dismantled". She smiled. " Let's go take a look".

They walked through a side door. They entered a warehouse floor.

Helene stopped at a rusted door. The sign above read ' Employee Locker Room'.

They walked in. The locker room was in disarray. Some of the lockers had been dismantled.

Helene frowned. " They are in the process of dismantling all of these lockers".

Both women began looking at lockers that were still intact.

All of a sudden, Helene exclaimed out loud. " I don't believe it".

Alison ran over to her. " What's wrong?".

Helene looked at a rusted locker. She stared at the index card.

" It's still here".

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names of Jesus: Lawgiver

 names of Jesus: Lawgiver by ric gustafson

The Lawgiver is a righteous judge. Isaiah 33 says the Lord makes our laws. The Lawgiver is the only one who can save and destroy. We are not to judge our neighbor. The Lawgiver is the rule maker. What he says goes.

The Lawgiver says focus on what it means to love others well. Uplifting others, look for ways to serve. When we help those in need, we are putting love into action. The Lawgiver guides us with wisdom. The wisdom of the Lawgiver is rooted in love.

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Locker 107 page 2

 Locker 107 page 2 by ric gustafson

Alison opened the door. She walked into a foyer. She stopped and stared at some pictures on the wall. There were pictures of her great grandparents, grandparents and her parents. All of a sudden, an older woman walked in. 

" Can I help you?".

" Yes". She took out a magazine article from her purse. She handed it to the woman. " I read that they had closed my family's factory and were going to tear it down".

The older woman stared at Alison. " You must be Alison Moton".

" Actually, it's Alison Meinke now". She walked over to one of the pictures. She pointed at it. " I'm Fred and Doris's daughter".

The woman smiled. " I'm Helene Thomas". She smiled. " I held you when you were very young".

Alison blushed. " I'm doing research on my great grandmother".

" Charlene Moton?". 

" Yes". Her voice hesitated. " I was wondering if you had anything about her I can use".

Helene smiled. " Let's take a look".

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names of Jesus: Lamb of God

 names of Jesus: Lamb of God by ric gustafson

The Lamb of God was the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of all people. According to John 1, Behold the Lamb of God. He covered every sin by the power of his blood. He redeemed us with his sacrifice. He did not come to condemn us. He came to set us free. 

The Lamb of God is the true Passover Lamb. His blood is our covering. He spares us from judgment and death. He delivers us from the consequences of sin. He gives us freedom to live, move and have our being in the power of his sacrifice. He was victorious over death. He lay down his life to break it's power. 

So who is the Lamb of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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

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names of Jesus: King of Saints

 names of Jesus: King of Saints by ric gustafson

The King of Saints is over every ruler. He is over the Jewish people. He is also over his saints. Saints are called to live holy lives. According to Revelation 15, just and true are your ways O King of the Saints. They are set apart for him. They are sanctified by him. His mercy makes us holy.

The King of Saints is our righteous ruler. Those who are his he protects and governs. The King of Saints is perfectly just and overflows with kindness and care. He is wise. We walk in the power of his love. 

So who is the King of Saints?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Ismay 2026 page 2

 Ismay 2026 page 2 by ric gustafson

J Bruce Ismay woke up at 11:40 pm. The sound passengers heard varied. Some heard the sound of a nail along metal. Other passengers described the sound as if the liner had been shaken twice. Then Ismay heard silence. The huge liner had stopped dead in it's course. Ismay's first thought was that the liner had lost a blade from one of it's propellers. Ismay got out of bed and put on his slippers. Then he opened his cabin door and began walking down the hallway. He noticed a steward. He walked up to him.

" What's happened?".

The steward frowned. " I don't know Mr Ismay".

Ismay returned to his room. He put on an overcoat and some black trousers over his pajamas.

Ismay left his cabin and walked up to the bridge. Then he saw Captain Smith.

" What's happened Captain Smith?".

" We struck a berg".

Ismay frowned. " Was the liner damaged?".

" I am afraid she is".

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Ismay 2026 page 1

 Ismay 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

J Bruce Ismay felt the message that was in his pocket. It was lunchtime. Captain Smith had just handed the message to him. The message was that the White Star liner the Baltic was about 250 miles ahead of the Titanic's course. The liner in the message reported icebergs and a large quantity of field ice. Later that afternoon, Ismay shared the message to Mrs Marian Thayer and Mrs Emily Ryerson.

Later in the evening, Ismay found Captain Smith.

" Captain, please display this message in the officers chart room".

By 11:00 pm, Ismay was asleep. He was not concerned about the message. It was a calm night. The Titanic was the largest moving object on earth. What was there to be concerned about?. 

At 11:40 pm, J Bruce Ismay found out how wrong he was.

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Locker 107 page 1

Locker 107 page 1 by ric gustafson

Alison Meinke drove past the rusted sign. She drove the red Fusion into the quiet deserted parking lot. Luckily, her son had shown her the newspaper article from yesterday's paper.

She read it. It made her sad. She read that her family's construction company had closed and might tear down it's plant. She decided to drive over to it before that happened. 

She parked the car in an empty stall near the front door. As she got out, Alison noticed that there was only one other car in the parking lot. She got out and walked toward the front door.

Over the front door was an overhead sign. It read ' Moton Construction Company'.

She smiled, opened the door and walked in.

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names of Jesus: King of Kings

 names of Jesus: King of Kings by ric gustafson

The King of Kings is immortal and lives in light. Whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal power. He rules over every ruler with ultimate authority. He will complete what is left undone in his own time. 

We want everything to go according to plan. We despair when things derail those plans. He can see the end from the beginning. He can see possible grace. The King of Kings is at work in our lives. Let's offer him our trust, our surrender and our worship. We walk in obedience. The King of Kings will do the rest.

So who is the King of Kings?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: King of the Ages

 names of Jesus: King of the Ages by ric gustafson

The King of the Ages is the King eternal. There is no time limit on his lordship. His Kingdom is eternal. The King of the Ages is the King over all. We can take hope in the King of the Ages no matter what is happening in the world today. He never changes. We can find rest in his Kingdom. Let's give the King of the Ages our honor, praise and worship.

So who is the King of the Ages?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Beatles the early years page 15

 Beatles the early years page 15 by ric gustafson

When Paul McCartney's family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, Paul wanted to write a song. Paul's father Jim had written a song when he was a teenager. Paul now wanted to try also. One day, Paul sat at a piano. He began toying in the key of C. His first song he wrote he named it ' I call it Suicide'. Paul wrote a second song that he left untitled. That second song would become ' When I'm Sixty Four'. The family enjoyed living in Allerton. Also at this time, Paul's mother began to suffer from breast pains.

Richy Starkey tried different jobs. First, he got a job on the tramp steamer St Tudno. Because of the easy access to booze, Richy began to drink. Eventually, one day Richy was sacked on the spot. Then Harry Graves got Richy a job at H Hunt and Son. The factory manufactored children's recreational equipment.

John and Paul fell in love with a song that was becoming popular. It was called ' Be Bop A Lula'. The singer was Gene Vincent. It was the first record bought by Paul McCartney.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn 

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names of Jesus: Image of God

 names of Jesus: Image of God by ric gustafson

The Image of God is the very image of God the Father. II Corinthians 4 says the glory of Christ who is the image of God. The Image of God is the invisible God the firstborn of all creation. The Image of God became flesh and blood. When we look to the Image of God, we see what God the Father is truly like.

We were created in the Image of God. We do not reveal him perfectly. The Image of God restores and redeems. He renews humanity. The Image of God reveals the heart of God the Father.

So who is the Image of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Beatles the early years page 14

 Beatles the early years page 14 by ric gustafson

In Jan 1956, a musical event changed popular music in England. A song titled ' Rock Island Line' hit the NME chart. The group was the Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group. The song introduced a new sound. It had rudimentary home made guitar music. The music had actually started at least 30 years earlier in 1920's black America. Both John and George bought the record.

Richy Starkey tried a new job. The job was as a messenger boy on the British Railways. Richy hated the job. Frustrated, he joined a Liverpool gang. They were called the Teddy Boys. They were hungry for trouble. They wore colorful drape jackets, drain pipe trousers and crepe sole shoes.

All four lads were influenced by Elvis Presley and a black performer named Little Richard.

Paul McCartney's family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in southern Liverpool.

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Beatles the early years page 13

 Beatles the early years page 13 by ric gustafson

At this time, all four Liverpool lads began having raging hormones. In Speke, Paul McCartney was being noticed by several girls. The first was Sheila Prytherch. She lived at Number 8 Ardwick Road. Paul's father Jim gave Paul a second hand trumpet. He learned it quickly. His attachment to the instrument faded quickly. 

George Harrison began to like cars and car racing. George's father bought a 1933 Austin Saloon. It had running boards, a luggage rack and wire wheels.

Toward the end of 1955, Richy Starkey got out of the hospital. In November of 1955, a song called ' Rock Around the Clock' came out. The rock and roll song raced up the chart to number 1. Richy and Paul loved the song.

A country western singer from Florida had two big hits in England in 1955. His name was Slim Whitman. The songs were ' Indian Love Call' and ' Rose Marie'. The lads also started listening to the music of a singer songwriter from New Orleans. His name was Fats Domino.

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names of Jesus: I Am

 names of Jesus: I Am by ric gustafson

I Am is translated for God. The term is Yahweh. Yahweh reflects God's eternal existence. It shows his authority and that he is the source of all things. According to John 8, before Abraham was even born I Am.

I Am reveals his divinity and true identity. I Am never changes. I Am is always present and accessible. I Am can take away our fears, weaknesses and doubts. I Am has power and is sovereign. I Am is powerful, present, never changing, faithful and generous.

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

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names of Jesus: Horn of Salvation

 names of Jesus: Horn of Salvation by ric gustafson

In Bible times, oxen or ram horns were symbols of authority, power and victory. The Horn of Salvation is a symbol of ultimate authority and victory. He is the one who conquered sin and death by dying on a cross. He had power of his resurrection life. He was raised up as a deliverer. He came from the line of King David. 

The Horn of Salvation is the power of his sacrifice that sets the captive free. He removes shame, fear and death. Because of the Horn of Salvation, we are the victorious ones. Saved and delivered.

So who is the Horn of Salvation?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Holy One of God

 names of Jesus: Holy One of God by ric gustafson

There is more than we can see. Mysteries too great for us to know. There is one who sees everything clearly. In Mark 1, there was a man possessed by an impure spirit. He recognized the Holy One of God. He said I know who you are.

The unseen heavenly realm recognizes the Holy One of God. He is the holiness of God the Father. He has the power and authority to silence tormentors. Even when they speak the truth. Even the demons believe and tremble in his presence.

So who is the Holy One of God?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love

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names of Jesus: Holy Child

 names of Jesus: Holy Child by ric gustafson

The Holy Child's divine origin is what made him holy. He was born God and man. According to Luke 1, the baby will be holy. He was holy from the start. The identity of the Holy Child is rooted in the heart of God the Father. 

The Holy Child was set apart from birth. Certain people recognized the Holy Child from the beginning. There were shepherds and wise men. There was Simeon and Anna. They knew the Holy Child was special. 

So who is the Holy Child?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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Oberstdorf page 2

 Oberstdorf page 2 by ric gustafson

Oberstdorf lies in Bavaria in a region called the Allgau. The area is known for the beauty of it's mountains. It is known for the toughness of it's people. The village is also the most southern village in Germany. Once you reach the village, the road ends. Then there is only footpaths south across the mountains.

Until tourism came to the village at the end of the 19th century, the village survived on cheese production, subsistence farming and iron ore. The village has always cared deeply about it's history.

The Oberstdorf saga starts at the end of the First World War. The foundation of Germany had been shaken. The Treaty of Versailles caused massive hyperinflation. During the 1920's, the village of Oberstdorf largely ignored Adolf Hitler and his new party. Things changed in 1930 during the election. More villagers voted for Hitler than against him. The villagers wanted a strong government. 

In 1932, the villagers did not like their first Nazi mayor. No matter how hard they tried, the village of Oberstdorf could not escape the war that was coming.

research help: ' A Village in the Third Reich' by Julia Boyd and Angelika Patel

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names of Jesus: Heir of all things

 names of Jesus: Heir of all things by ric gustafson

The Heir of all things was present at the beginning of all things. The story does not end there. Everything in heaven and on earth belong to the Heir of all things. Hebrews 1 talks about the Heir of all things. 

The Heir of all things is generous, kind and invites us to know him. In the presence of the Heir of all things is peace, hope, faith and love. There is freedom from fear, and healing for our diseases. 

So who is the Heir of all things?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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the Great Emancipator page 1

the Great Emancipator page 1 by ric gustafson

On July 13 1862, President Abraham Lincoln was in a horse drawn carriage. Joining Lincoln at Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown was Navy Secretary Gideon Welles, Secretary of State William Seward and Seward's daughter in law Anna Seward. They were there for the burial of the Secretary of War's infant son. Lincoln was sad. Only months earlier, he had to bury his own son Willie at the same cemetery. Lincoln's 11 year old son died from typhoid fever. Willie was the favorite of both Abraham and Mary. When Willie died, Mary was inconsolable. She never recovered from his death. 

For President Lincoln, he did not have much time to grieve. There was torrential rain at Willie's funeral. With the President at the funeral were Gideon Welles. He was a journalist who switched parties. Like Lincoln, he had a disdain for slavery. He was Lincoln's Navy Secretary. Also with Lincoln was Secretary of State William Seward. Seward was also Lincoln's chief diplomat.

The state of the war was affecting all three men.

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names of God: Head of the Church

names of God: Head of the Church by ric gustafson

We have a Great High Priest. Ephesians 1 says and made him head over all things to the church. The Head of the Church cannot be put on a pedestal. No one can take his place. He is head over all things. It was in the early church. It is now also.

The Head of the Church has all power, glory and honor. The Head of the Church's Word is the last word. We need to love the Head of the Church.

So who is the Head of the Church?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Great High Priest

 names of Jesus: Great High Priest by ric gustafson

According to Hebrews 4, we have a great high priest. The role of the high priest in the Old Testament was to stand between God and the people. He would offer sacrifices on the people's behalf. He would also intercede for them before God. The great high priest would be the administrator of the temple, God's house. The great high priest is the primary spiritual leader. 

The Great High Priest stands before God the Father interceding on our behalf. The Great High Priest sacrifices through his body and his blood. Through him, our sins are covered. 

So who is the Great High Priest?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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King of the Night page 12

 King of the Night page 12 by ric gustafson

Johnny traveled west to LA pulling a U-Haul. His wife Jody came later with baby Chris. When Johnny got to LA, he stayed with his friend Bill Brennan. Brennan was the program manager at KNXT-TV. The station was a CBS affiliate. Brennan gave Johnny a job at the station for $115 a week. Brennan promised to help Johnny develop something.

Johnny rented  an apartment in the San Fernando Valley. Johnny started with the worst hours and the most menial chores. In Omaha, Johnny was a celebrity. In LA, Johnny felt like a nobody. When Johnny's second son Rick was born in 1952, Jody was already being shunted by Johnny.

By September 1952, Johnny gave himself one year to make it in LA. That year was almost over.

On Oct 4 1952, Johnny's big break came.

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7/16/1999 page 3

 7/16/1999 page 3 by ric gustafson

One afternoon, JFK Jr was eating lunch at the Stanhope Hotel Cafe M. Joining JFK Jr was his wife Carolyn and her sister Lauren. On a lunch of sea bass and salmon, the trio talked about an upcoming Kennedy wedding at Hyannis Port. This was the wedding of one of JFK Jr's cousins. His name was Rory Kennedy. JFK Jr spent the lunch telling the Bessete sisters about a new plane he had acquired. It was a Piper Saratoga. He was trying his hardest to convince the sisters to fly with him the following weekend. His goal was to fly to Cape Cod, then Martha's Vineyard and then to Hyannis Port. 

Carolyn was scared. She did not want her husband to fly period. She had good reason to be scared. The family had a terrible history with flying. JFK JR's Uncle Joseph P Kennedy died in WW2 when his bomber exploded. JFK Jr's Aunt Kathleen Kennedy Hartington died in a plane crash. So Carolyn was scared. Carolyn pleaded with JFK Jr not to fly. It was to no avail.

To JFK Jr, flying was an escape. He liked to live on the edge.

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

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names of Jesus: Good Shepherd

 names of Jesus: Good Shepherd by ric gustafson

According to John 10, I am the Good Shepherd. He knows his sheep by name. They know him. He will lay down his life for them. He is a good guide. He is a fierce protector. He is aware of threats against his sheep. 

The Good Shepherd stands guard over his sheep. He leads his sheep to lush fields and rivers of peace. The sheep are aware of the Good Shepherds voice. We know where he is. The Good Shepherd faithfully takes care of us.

So who is the Good Shepherd?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: God Blessed

names of Jesus: God Blessed by ric gustafson

What does the word Blessed mean?. Blessed means consecrated or made holy. God Blessed is forever holy. God Blessed is worthy of our eternal praise. God Blessed's holiness doesn't waver. He will be forever exalted in the glory of his divine nature. God Blessed we worship and lift high the glory of his name. We bless him who is the source of every blessing. God Blessed is worthy of our devotion.

So who is God Blessed?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: God

 names of Jesus: God by ric gustafson

God was in human form. God was also God. God is the fullness of God. John 1 says the Word was God. God became the standard by which we understand God's character. 

God always meets people where they are. God gives us grace. We do not know God perfectly. We do not see, understand or know God perfectly. We remain humble before God. We look to God who is the author and finisher of our faith.

So who is God?. It is Jesus whom I love.

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Oberstdorf page 1

 Oberstdorf page 1 by ric gustafson

March 5 1933 was an important day in the life of the Bavarian village of Oberstdorf. The mayor of the village was going to tell the people of the village about the results of the days federal election. Village residents and visitors from Northern Germany were waiting patiently for the results.

Five weeks earlier on Jan 30, Adolf Hitler was sworn in as Germany's new Chancellor. The political landscape was already changing. The village quickly found out that the majority had voted for Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. 

At the center of the devoutly Catholic village was St John the Baptist Church. After 8:00 pm, the marketplace was filling up with noisy brownshirts, villagers and the new National Socialist leader. 

Those who voted for the NSDAP and Hitler wondered about the future.

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7/16/1999 page 2

 7/16/1999 page 2

John F Kennedy Jr had started a political magazine in 1995. It was called ' George'. It was backed by a French publishing conglomerate. Because of JFK Jr's charisma and celebrity status, the magazine started out as gangbusters. By the summer of 1999, the magazine had taken a huge decline in revenue. Hachette Filipacchi had lost tens of millions of dollars.

JFK Jr's flight instructor flew him to Canada to talk to potential investors for his magazine. JFK Jr hated the fact that his broken ankle was keeping him from something he enjoyed doing. That was flying.

JFK Jr was always asked about his political ambitions. At 38, JFK Jr was more interested in being a Govenor not a Senator.

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

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names of Jesus: Glory of the Lord

 names of Jesus: Glory of the Lord by ric gustafson

According to Isaiah 40, the glory of the Lord shall be revealed. God the Father is revealed through the Glory of the Lord. His leadership, his nature and his ministry. God the Father's glory is revealed through the Glory of the Lord. 

Some people can follow the law of Moses and miss out on the Glory of the Lord. Instead of being captivated by the Glory of the Lord's mercy, they were offended. Some people were offended by the Glory of the Lord's large following. The Glory of the Lord was a healer, a teacher and a man of peace.

So who is the Glory of the Lord?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.

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names of Jesus: Forerunner

 names of Jesus: Forerunner by ric gustafson

According to Hebrews 6, a forerunner for us. What is a Forerunner?. A forerunner is someone who pioneers a path. The person goes ahead of others to make a way. The Forerunner makes a way for salvation. He opens a way for us to have direct access to God the Father.

The Forerunner has become a model for us to follow. We live by faith and obedience. The Forerunner shows us how to have faith, persistence, faith and holiness.

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

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King of the Night page 11

 King of the Night page 11 by ric gustafson

On Aug 29 1949, WOW TV went on the air. Station affliates and dignitaries were there. The crew had to quickly learn about the cameras. Sales staff had to learn advertising. Johnny was picked to host a program each weekday at noon. Johnny named the show ' Squirrel's Nest'. The show was only 15 minutes long. Sometimes Johnny had trouble filling the time. Johnny's low voltage personality was perfect for TV. Soon, he was in living rooms all over Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.

In order to make it, Johnny knew he had to go to New York or LA. He chose LA. He moved the family there in the summer of 1951. A friend Bill Brennan got Johnny a job at KNXT-TV. It was a CBS affiliate. 

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7/16/1999 PAGE 1

 7/16/1999 page 1 by ric gustafson

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

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

The young man was John F Kennedy Jr.

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

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William Jefferson Clinton page 4

 William Jefferson Clinton page 4 by ric gustafson

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

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

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

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names of Jesus: First and Last

names of Jesus: First and Last by ric gustafson

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

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

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names of Jesus: Faithful and True

 names of Jesus: Faithful and True by ric gustafson

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

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

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

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names of Jesus: Everlasting Father

 names of Jesus: Everlasting Father by ric gustafson

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

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

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

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the Apostle page 7

 the Apostle page 7 by ric gustafson

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

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

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

Saul decided to leave in the spring for Damascus.

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names of Jesus: Eternal Life

 names of Jesus: Eternal Life by ric gustafson

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

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

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

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Eric Liddell page 2

 Eric Liddell page 2 by ric gustafson

At Eltham, Eric and Rob Liddell competed against each other. Both were on the same rugby team. In the final races of the year, Eric beat his brother in the 100 yard dash. Then Rob beat his brother in the steeplechase, high jump and the hurdles. Then Eric beat his brother in the 440 yard race and the long jump. 

In 1918, 16 year old Eric Liddell became Eltham's best overall athlete. Later in 1918, Eric's brother Rob enrolled at the Edinburgh University medical college. After his brother left, Eric became Eltham's captain of the cricket and the rugby teams.

At Eltham, Eric joined a bible study group. He was confirmed in the Scottish Congregational Church. Eric joined the London Missionary Society.

Eric's faith in God and the beginning of his Christian walk started thriving.

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