the Romans Road page 3 by ric gustafson.
Romans 5:12- ' therefore just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin and in this way death came to all people because all sinned'.
From the moment we enter this life, death becomes part of it. Sin is the root cause of death and nothing can change that. Sin seperates us from God and has destroyed our world.
The first couple, after eating the forbidden fruit, did not commune with God. They tried to hide from him. They could not hide from God so instead Eve blamed the serpent. After this, their relationship with God was shattered.
The solution to our sins is faith. Faith comes from deep down in our souls. Our actions show what we believe. Everyone has faith in something. Because of our sinning, we would naturally be doomed for all of eternity. But do not fear, God has a great master plan for our lives.
research help: ' How do I get to Heaven?' by Pamela L McQuade
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
the miracle on Titanic page 1
the miracle on Titanic page 1 by ric gustafson.
Wednesday April 10 1912 10:oo am
David Sharpston adjusted his black bowler hat as steerage passengers from Waterloo Station ran with their possesions toward the Aft ramp. " Are you ok Mother?" he said as the confusion along the huge berth seemed to be getting worse. People were hurrying to get on board before the ship sailed at noon.
" Yes I'm fine" Camille Sharpston replied as she struggled to carry the two big suitcases in her hands.
He struggled with his two suitcases as he noticed how the beautiful black and white ship filled the entire berth. David knew he and his mother were lucky to get first class tickets for this ship's maiden voyage.
" Help with this Sir" a porter asked as he reached for one of the brown suitcases. " I can put them on this rack and take them up to C deck for you".
" Thank you". David and his mother walked up the ramp and into the ship.
An officer wearing a blue suit and cap and holding a notebook greeted them. " I am Second Officer Lighttoller".
" I am David Sharpston and this is my mother Camille Sharpston".
The officer looked at his notebook. " Yes, I have you in C-77 and your mother in C-78 just across the hall".
" Thank you" Camille replied as she fidgeted with the hat that was in her hand.
" I will have a steward bring your luggage to your rooms".
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker.
Everyone take care. Love Ric.
Wednesday April 10 1912 10:oo am
David Sharpston adjusted his black bowler hat as steerage passengers from Waterloo Station ran with their possesions toward the Aft ramp. " Are you ok Mother?" he said as the confusion along the huge berth seemed to be getting worse. People were hurrying to get on board before the ship sailed at noon.
" Yes I'm fine" Camille Sharpston replied as she struggled to carry the two big suitcases in her hands.
He struggled with his two suitcases as he noticed how the beautiful black and white ship filled the entire berth. David knew he and his mother were lucky to get first class tickets for this ship's maiden voyage.
" Help with this Sir" a porter asked as he reached for one of the brown suitcases. " I can put them on this rack and take them up to C deck for you".
" Thank you". David and his mother walked up the ramp and into the ship.
An officer wearing a blue suit and cap and holding a notebook greeted them. " I am Second Officer Lighttoller".
" I am David Sharpston and this is my mother Camille Sharpston".
The officer looked at his notebook. " Yes, I have you in C-77 and your mother in C-78 just across the hall".
" Thank you" Camille replied as she fidgeted with the hat that was in her hand.
" I will have a steward bring your luggage to your rooms".
research help: ' Murder on the Titanic' by Jim Walker.
Everyone take care. Love Ric.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
the spear soldier page 1
the spear soldier page 1 by ric gustafson.
The gladiator's shield deflected the pilum. As he watched it fall to the ground, he failed to see the short spear enter his throat. After a gurgle, he fell to the ground. A hundred thousand roars came from the arena's audience. Cassius stood in a daze not knowing what to do.
Balbus stared at Sejanus. " I thought for sure he would lose".
Behind Sejanus sat Claudia Procula and her new husband. He leaned forward and whispered something into Sejanus's ear.
He clapped his hands. A guard walked over. " Bring the slave to me".
The guard brought Cassius and now the slave stood in front of the Roman.
" My name is Pilate and I am going to become the new Prefect of Judea. " Slave, I noticed that you are very skilled at using the small spear".
Cassius smiled.
" Slave, I need soldiers who are skilled with a shield and spear for my personal protection". " Are you interested?".
" Yes".
research help: ' The Spear' by Louis De Wohl
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
The gladiator's shield deflected the pilum. As he watched it fall to the ground, he failed to see the short spear enter his throat. After a gurgle, he fell to the ground. A hundred thousand roars came from the arena's audience. Cassius stood in a daze not knowing what to do.
Balbus stared at Sejanus. " I thought for sure he would lose".
Behind Sejanus sat Claudia Procula and her new husband. He leaned forward and whispered something into Sejanus's ear.
He clapped his hands. A guard walked over. " Bring the slave to me".
The guard brought Cassius and now the slave stood in front of the Roman.
" My name is Pilate and I am going to become the new Prefect of Judea. " Slave, I noticed that you are very skilled at using the small spear".
Cassius smiled.
" Slave, I need soldiers who are skilled with a shield and spear for my personal protection". " Are you interested?".
" Yes".
research help: ' The Spear' by Louis De Wohl
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
the Romans Road page 2
the Romans Road page 2 by ric gustafson
Romans 3:23- ' for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God'
We as human beings are always covered in sins. We sin without thinking about it and want to do things our way. God does not want us to stay this way so he sent us a gift- his son. He was sent to buy us back from sin. Those who believe in God's son will be justified.
The first step toward a deep relationship in God is to profess that we have sinned. Because God cannot ignore what we do so freely, we deserve his wrath. This verse from Romans tells us we are sinners and fall short of the glory of God.
Rather than leaving us in sin, God offers grace. He calls everyone to come to fellowship through faith in his son Jesus.
research help: ' How do I get to Heaven?' by Pamela L Mcquade
Everyone take care. Love Ric
Romans 3:23- ' for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God'
We as human beings are always covered in sins. We sin without thinking about it and want to do things our way. God does not want us to stay this way so he sent us a gift- his son. He was sent to buy us back from sin. Those who believe in God's son will be justified.
The first step toward a deep relationship in God is to profess that we have sinned. Because God cannot ignore what we do so freely, we deserve his wrath. This verse from Romans tells us we are sinners and fall short of the glory of God.
Rather than leaving us in sin, God offers grace. He calls everyone to come to fellowship through faith in his son Jesus.
research help: ' How do I get to Heaven?' by Pamela L Mcquade
Everyone take care. Love Ric
Saturday, August 6, 2011
the Romans Road page 1
the Romans Road page 1 by ric gustafson.
Romans 3:10- ' there is none righteous, not even one'
When we are born, we start traveling on a road. As we travel along this road, we discover that sometimes everything is wonderful and sometimes it is not. Our problems along the road began with the first couple in a garden.
The first couple were created without sin. When the couple decided to disobey God, problems began along the road. God is holy, has a glorious nature, is perfect and never sins. God wants complete righteousness from us. God wants us to be perfect yet we know that we are not. We make mistakes and sin.
In order to start traveling down the Romans Road, we need to admit that we are not righteous but a sinner.
There is a chasm between God and man but he gave his only son to bridge that. God has always loved us and will not desert us.
research help: ' How do I get to Heaven?' by Pamela L. McQuade
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
Romans 3:10- ' there is none righteous, not even one'
When we are born, we start traveling on a road. As we travel along this road, we discover that sometimes everything is wonderful and sometimes it is not. Our problems along the road began with the first couple in a garden.
The first couple were created without sin. When the couple decided to disobey God, problems began along the road. God is holy, has a glorious nature, is perfect and never sins. God wants complete righteousness from us. God wants us to be perfect yet we know that we are not. We make mistakes and sin.
In order to start traveling down the Romans Road, we need to admit that we are not righteous but a sinner.
There is a chasm between God and man but he gave his only son to bridge that. God has always loved us and will not desert us.
research help: ' How do I get to Heaven?' by Pamela L. McQuade
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
the story of Martha page 8
the story of Martha page 8 by ric gustafson.
Martha was feeding their donkey when she heard the gate open and close. She noticed that it was the Roman soldier who had saved her father.
Flavius took off his helmet. " I'm sorry to bother you".
" That's ok centurion" she replied as she stroked lovingly the top of the donkey's head. " I wanted to thank you again for saving my father".
" I stopped to see how he was".
A tear began to come down her face. " My Abba recently passed on".
" I'm sorry" he replied with a sad nod as he put his helmet back on. " My patrol and I are going to hopefully hunt down and capture a murderer by the name of Barabbas".
" Safe travel Centurion Artemis".
" Thank you Martha" he softly replied as he walked out the gate.
She stared and wondered how the Roman soldier knew her name.
research help: ' Martha' by Diana Wallis Taylor
Everyone take care. Love Ric
Martha was feeding their donkey when she heard the gate open and close. She noticed that it was the Roman soldier who had saved her father.
Flavius took off his helmet. " I'm sorry to bother you".
" That's ok centurion" she replied as she stroked lovingly the top of the donkey's head. " I wanted to thank you again for saving my father".
" I stopped to see how he was".
A tear began to come down her face. " My Abba recently passed on".
" I'm sorry" he replied with a sad nod as he put his helmet back on. " My patrol and I are going to hopefully hunt down and capture a murderer by the name of Barabbas".
" Safe travel Centurion Artemis".
" Thank you Martha" he softly replied as he walked out the gate.
She stared and wondered how the Roman soldier knew her name.
research help: ' Martha' by Diana Wallis Taylor
Everyone take care. Love Ric
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
the end of days page 6
the end of days page 6 by ric gustafson.
Rory and Alan Saxton entered the conference room and sat down.
" Morning" Jim said as he sipped coffee from a large blue mug. " Thank you for coming in on short notice".
" Why are we here Mr Harris?".
" Rory, you will find out in just a minute".
A minute later, a dark haired gentleman entered the room and put his black briefcase on top of a nearby podium. " Good morning gentlemen" he said with a slight smile as he took some papers out of his briefcase. " My name is Larry Gambino and I represent the One World financial network". He nervously shuffled his papers. " This financial network was started by my boss so that a network of banks around the world could promote peace and good will".
" Who is your boss?" Rory asked.
" You probably have seen him on tv a lot lately" he said with a smile as he looked at Rory. " My boss is Carlo Simpato".
research help: ' Tribulation Force' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
Rory and Alan Saxton entered the conference room and sat down.
" Morning" Jim said as he sipped coffee from a large blue mug. " Thank you for coming in on short notice".
" Why are we here Mr Harris?".
" Rory, you will find out in just a minute".
A minute later, a dark haired gentleman entered the room and put his black briefcase on top of a nearby podium. " Good morning gentlemen" he said with a slight smile as he took some papers out of his briefcase. " My name is Larry Gambino and I represent the One World financial network". He nervously shuffled his papers. " This financial network was started by my boss so that a network of banks around the world could promote peace and good will".
" Who is your boss?" Rory asked.
" You probably have seen him on tv a lot lately" he said with a smile as he looked at Rory. " My boss is Carlo Simpato".
research help: ' Tribulation Force' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.
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