Diana's boys page 4

 Diana's boys page 4 by ric gustafson

Charles knew he had to fly to Paris and bring Diana home. He told the boys to stay home. Arriving back home that evening, Charles was joined by Diana's sisters Lady Jane and Lady Sarah. Tony Blair was also with them. 

A television audience watched as Diana's casket was carried off the plane by an RAF honor guard. William and Harry did not watch it.

Diana's body was then taken to a private mortuary. After an autopsy, Diana was clothed in a long sleeved black coatdress. Into the casket was a picture of Diana's father, a rosary by Mother Teresa and Diana's favorite picture of her two sons.

Then Diana's casket was taken to the Chapel Royal at St James Palace in London. It had been twelve hours since the boys had been told of their mother's death. The next day, much of London was engulfed by flowers. Already rumors flew that Charles should step aside in favor of William. Diana's oldest son did have a knack for reading the mood of the people. William also could voice his opinion. While Harry was mourning the death of his mother, William was already helping his father with his mother's funeral.

research help: ' Diana's Boys' by Christopher Andersen

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Mary Mother of God page 1

 Mary Mother of God page 1 by ric gustafson

Mary's conception was unique and miraculous. It was an order of salvation. The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin. The Protoevangelium of James is a apocryphal text which contains truth and fiction. It has authority among Eastern Christians. The information was regarded as true or highly probable. This book is associated with Saint James the Just. He is the Lord's brother. 

Saint James the Just was a spiritual authority in the early church. He was head of the first Judeo-Christian community. He was also regarded as the first bishop of Jerusalem. He had as much authority as the apostles in the early church. Along with being a close relative to Jesus, he is credited with being the author of the New Testament letter of James.

James the Just was martyred in AD 62. He was accused of a violation of the law. He was stoned to death. This was instigated by the high priest Ananus ben Ananus. 

research help: ' Mary Mother of God' by Ignatius Press

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come and worship: saved to worship

 come and worship: saved to worship by ric gustafson

Worship is not optional. God wants all of us to worship him. True worship is based on redemption. God tries to transform sinners into worshipers. The supreme motive for our redemption is that God may receive worship. That our lives may glorify God. Salvation is God's benefit. For the believer, we have many blessings from God. We need to seek to glorify God before we seek anything from him.

God wants true worshipers. Jesus says seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you. From the Old to New Testament, we find universal worship of God.

God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Worship the ultimate priority' by John MacArthur

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Jesus: Philippians 2: 6-8

 Jesus: Philippians 2: 6-8 by ric gustafson

What does the church think of Jesus?. According to Philippians 2, who being in very nature God did not consider equality with God something to be grasped but made himself nothing taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness and being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself and became obedient to death even death on a cross. Jesus is by whom all things were made. By his Son, God was limited, suffering and subject to sorrows and death. Jesus went through the whole human experience. From family life, to hard work, lack of money, pain, humilation, despair and death.

Jesus did all that for us. Why?. Because Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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come and worship: worship as a way of life

 come and worship: worship as a way of life by ric gustafson

Worship is an essential element to the Christian life. Real acts of worship must be the overflow of a worshiping life. Worship is a life of praise. Worship is honor and adoration directed to God. Worship is giving something to God. Worship can be reflected in how we behave toward others. Evangelism is a form of acceptable worship. Worship involves our personal behavior. God wants us to walk as children of light. 

Worship is doing good, sharing our blessings and praising God. We are to honor and adore God in everything. Worship should touch each area of our life. God loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Worship the ultimate priority' by John MacArthur

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Diana's boys page 3

 Diana's boys page 3 by ric gustafson

Prince William heard a knock on his door at 7:00 am. Prince Charles walked in and sat at the edge of William's bed. When he saw his father, William knew something bad had happened to his mother. Charles told him what had happened in Paris. Father and son held each other and cried.

Charles and William entered Harry's bedroom. William woke up his younger brother. Charles and William explained to Harry that their mom had been in a serious car crash. They told Harry that her injuries were severe and that the hospital could not save her. Charles and his two sons embraced each other and cried.

They walked from the bedroom to a sitting room. They were greeted by the Queen and Prince Philip.

The Queen called the British Embassy in Paris and inquired if Diana had royal jewels in her possession when she died. Diana's younger brother Earl Spencer was notified. He had moved to South Africa to avoid the British Press. Spencer knew that the Press would kill his sister in the end.

With their lives in the public eye, William and Harry had become wary of the press.

That morning after telling the boys of their mother's death, they attended church with Charles, the Queen, Prince Andrew and a cousin Peter Phillips.

research help: ' Diana's Boys' by Christopher Andersen

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Jesus: Matthew 1:23

 Jesus: Matthew 1:23 by ric gustafson

So who is this Jesus Immanuel?. Immanuel means God with us. He dies to live to live again. He is buried to rise again. He hangs on a cross to help those in dread. He veils heaven in darkness so that he can give light. He makes the earth shake so he could make it strong. He rouses the sea so that he can calm it. He opens the tombs of the dead so he can show that they are the home of the living. He is born of a virgin so that people can believe he is born of God. 

Jesus loves us more than anything else.

research help: ' Jesus' by Thomas Nelson

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