through the eyes of a child page 22

 through the eyes of a child page 22 by ric gustafson

Detective Springer yawned as he walked over to the coffee pot. He poured himself a cup and sat down. In front of him was a huge stack of case files. The Brown case was on top. He opened up the file and began to study it. His cell phone buzzed. " Detective Springer". His voice paused. "Hello Mr Brown".

" I know who kidnapped my daughter".

" And who is that?".

" My old business partner". His voice hesitated. " Maurice Buckley".

The Detective opened the file. " I don't remember that name".

" He has also asked for a ransom".

" Is it a large amount?".

" Yes".

" Miller and I will meet you there".

" Ok".

" Where is this going to take place?".

" Big Springs Cabins".

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Psalms: Psalm 142

 Psalms: Psalm 142 by ric gustafson

Are we afraid and in a cave?. Some have said that David is trying to stay away from King Saul in this psalm. David is frightened according to verse 2. David feels alone  and uncared for. He cries out to God according to verse 1, 4 and 5. David pleads for rescue according to verse 6. According to verse 7, David feels trapped. He begs for freedom. David asked God for mercy. He sought refuge in God. God gave David praise and faith. God loves us more than anything else.

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God's Glory: all knowing

 God's Glory: all knowing by ric gustafson

The simple truth is that God knows everything. Nothing surprises God. God is all knowing. Nothing escapes God's knowledge. God knows all things. God is self knowing. Each person of the Trinity knows deeply the other. God knows everything that will come to pass. God knows everything from the very beginning. God sees everything. God perceives everything. God remembers everything. 

Praise God's name.

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Psalms: Psalm 141

 Psalms: Psalm 141 by ric gustafson

It is easy to turn our eyes from Jesus. We feel pain and sorrow from the sinful things of this life. Jesus tells us to fix our eyes on him. Psalm 141:8 says but my eyes are fixed on you O Sovereign Lord in you I take refuge. Satan tries to snare us and set traps for us. Psalm 141: 9 says keep me from the snares they have laid for me from the traps set by evildoers. We need to set our eyes on Jesus our Lord.

Praise God's name.

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through the eyes of a child page 21

 through the eyes of a child page 21 by ric gustafson

Charles walked out of the gas station. He got back into the SUV. He opened up a map. After a while, he folded it. He drove onto Highway 4. He headed north.

Katie frowned. " Are we heading for the cabins on that business card?".

" Yes".

She stared at her husband. " Is our baby being held there?".

" Possibly". His SUV phone rang. " This is Charles Brown".

A muffled voice spoke. " Do you have my money yet?".

" I'm still working on it". He stared at Katie. " You're asking for a lot of money".

" You have 24 hours".

" I want to hear my daughter's voice". She looked at Charles. " Or you won't get a dime".

" Daddy".

They smiled. It was their daughter.

" Hi pumpkin".

" Remember that funnel cake we had at the fair".

" Of course".

" I still remember it".

" Me too".

" Alright that's enough chit chat". The voice got sterner. " You have 24 hours".

The phone went dead.

Charles knew what he had to do.

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God's Glory: always present

 God's Glory: always present by ric gustafson

God is present every moment with his entire being. God is omnipresence and everywhere. There is no place God is not present. Not in heaven, below it or on earth. God is exalted. God is the most high above all things. God is beyond everything. God is immediate here with us on this tiny sinful planet. God is present in us his believers. Praise God's name.

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Psalms: Psalm 139

 Psalms: Psalm 139 by ric gustafson

In this sinful life, we will have joys and sorrows. But God promises to be with us through it all. Psalm 139:1 says O Lord you have searched me and you know me. God will always be there. This assurance should give us comfort and security. God will never leave us or forsake us. God is our refuge and strength. We need to open our eyes and heart. God loves us more than anything else.

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