the end of days: the meeting of the witnesses page 2 by ric Gustafson
Carlo walked up to the wooden podium and stared at the large crowd of witnesses. " Please consider the benefits and privileges of being a united global community". He cleared his throat, reached beside him and then took a sip of bottled water. He gagged. " What the!". He spit it out onto the floor. The plastic bottle contained blood. Carlo frowned and then looked around. " Who did this?".
Just then, he noticed the two witnesses standing at the back of the large crowd.
" Woe to the one who would threaten the vessel of the Most High God".
Rage came over Carlo's face. " Your time is coming". His voice became louder. " I swear I will kill you both".
" Woe to the imposter of the sealed followers of the Messiah".
" The two of you are confined to the area near the Wailing Wall". He shook his fist at the two. " Or you will be shot".
research help: ' Apollyon' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
the end of days: the meeting of the witnesses page 1
the end of days: the meeting of the witnesses page 1 by ric Gustafson
Rory and Carlo Simpato quietly walked up to ten feet before the fence.
" Hail Carlo Simpato" yelled someone from a nearby crowd.
One of the two witnesses heard them approach. " Woe to the enemy of the Most High God".
Carlo grinned. " I am not the enemy of God". He pointed toward the growing crowd. " These fine folks say I am the Most High God".
The other witness raised his head. " A sword will pierce your head and you will die".
Carlo looked unfazed. " I have heard enough of your lies".
" Until the due time, you have no authority over God".
Carlo grinned again. " I shall win over the two of you and your deceitful lies".
" Who wins was determined before the beginning of time".
Carlo smiled at the two. " We shall see".
research help: ' Apollyon' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Rory and Carlo Simpato quietly walked up to ten feet before the fence.
" Hail Carlo Simpato" yelled someone from a nearby crowd.
One of the two witnesses heard them approach. " Woe to the enemy of the Most High God".
Carlo grinned. " I am not the enemy of God". He pointed toward the growing crowd. " These fine folks say I am the Most High God".
The other witness raised his head. " A sword will pierce your head and you will die".
Carlo looked unfazed. " I have heard enough of your lies".
" Until the due time, you have no authority over God".
Carlo grinned again. " I shall win over the two of you and your deceitful lies".
" Who wins was determined before the beginning of time".
Carlo smiled at the two. " We shall see".
research help: ' Apollyon' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Saturday, June 27, 2015
the end of days: Revelation 8 page 5
the end of days: Revelation 8 page 5 by ric Gustafson
Carlo Simpato and Rory were discussing various One World financial projects when the intercom rang.
Carlo pushed the intercom button. " Yes".
" Sir, I think you should see this".
They walked into a cramped weather room. They began to stare at a One World global weather screen.
" The reports that I have been getting from all over the One World communication network is incredible".
Carlo looked at the young operator. " What is it Nixon?".
" I've been getting reports of giant hailstones coming down from the sky".
Carlo sneered. " We've seen hailstones before".
" Half of these hailstones had fire shooting out of them".
Carlo looked shocked. " What!". He turned to Rory. " What do you think of all this?".
Rory studied the screen. " My mother told me about the wrath of the Lamb and the trumpet judgments". He studied the screen again. " This must be the first one".
The operator listened to his headset. " Sir, I'm starting to get reports of blood pouring down from the sky".
" Blood?".
" Yes Sir". He kept listening. " I'm also getting reports that up to a third of all trees, a lot of the green grass has already been burned up".
Carlo banged a fist on a nearby table. " We will not be beaten".
The End
research help: original story and ' Soul Harvest' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Carlo Simpato and Rory were discussing various One World financial projects when the intercom rang.
Carlo pushed the intercom button. " Yes".
" Sir, I think you should see this".
They walked into a cramped weather room. They began to stare at a One World global weather screen.
" The reports that I have been getting from all over the One World communication network is incredible".
Carlo looked at the young operator. " What is it Nixon?".
" I've been getting reports of giant hailstones coming down from the sky".
Carlo sneered. " We've seen hailstones before".
" Half of these hailstones had fire shooting out of them".
Carlo looked shocked. " What!". He turned to Rory. " What do you think of all this?".
Rory studied the screen. " My mother told me about the wrath of the Lamb and the trumpet judgments". He studied the screen again. " This must be the first one".
The operator listened to his headset. " Sir, I'm starting to get reports of blood pouring down from the sky".
" Blood?".
" Yes Sir". He kept listening. " I'm also getting reports that up to a third of all trees, a lot of the green grass has already been burned up".
Carlo banged a fist on a nearby table. " We will not be beaten".
The End
research help: original story and ' Soul Harvest' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Friday, June 26, 2015
the end of days: Revelation 8 page 4
the end of days: Revelation 8 page 4 by ric Gustafson
Rory walked into his mother's apartment. " Hello Mother".
" Oh Rory" his mother replied as she put her bible down. " I've been reading Revelation 8".
He frowned. " What wrath is God throwing at us now?".
" Revelation 8:5 says an angel will take a censer, fill it with fire and throw it to the earth".
Rory shook his head. " And what will be the result of that?".
" Noise, thunder, lightning and an earthquake".
He stared at his mother. " Mother, do you really believe all of that?".
" Of course Rory". She handed him her bible. " Revelation 8 also tells of seven angels with seven trumpets".
He looked at his watch. " I need to go help Mr Simpato with something". He quietly kissed her cheek. " I'll see you later".
" Rory be careful" she replied with a sigh. " I don't trust him".
He kissed her cheek again. " I'll be careful".
research help: original story and ' Soul Harvest' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Rory walked into his mother's apartment. " Hello Mother".
" Oh Rory" his mother replied as she put her bible down. " I've been reading Revelation 8".
He frowned. " What wrath is God throwing at us now?".
" Revelation 8:5 says an angel will take a censer, fill it with fire and throw it to the earth".
Rory shook his head. " And what will be the result of that?".
" Noise, thunder, lightning and an earthquake".
He stared at his mother. " Mother, do you really believe all of that?".
" Of course Rory". She handed him her bible. " Revelation 8 also tells of seven angels with seven trumpets".
He looked at his watch. " I need to go help Mr Simpato with something". He quietly kissed her cheek. " I'll see you later".
" Rory be careful" she replied with a sigh. " I don't trust him".
He kissed her cheek again. " I'll be careful".
research help: original story and ' Soul Harvest' by Tim Lahaye and Jerry Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
because of the cross: there is hope for the future
because of the cross: there is hope for the future by ric Gustafson
Romans 15:13 says may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.
As believers in Jesus Christ, we need and must have hope. Our hope needs to be steadfast and true. When we become believers in Jesus, that hope is instilled in us. When we stand at the cross, that bright future is realized and there is hope.
There is hope for the future because of the cross.
research help: ' Because of the Cross' by Beverly Courrege
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Romans 15:13 says may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.
As believers in Jesus Christ, we need and must have hope. Our hope needs to be steadfast and true. When we become believers in Jesus, that hope is instilled in us. When we stand at the cross, that bright future is realized and there is hope.
There is hope for the future because of the cross.
research help: ' Because of the Cross' by Beverly Courrege
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Thursday, June 25, 2015
because of the cross: Easter is every day
because of the cross: Easter is every day by ric Gustafson
I Peter 3:18 says that Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all us guilty sinners.
T S Eliot said that we call this Friday good. This same Christ walked the earth 2000 years ago. This same Christ performed miracles, healed the sick and cast out demons. This same Christ loved the unlovable, forgave the sinner, taught his disciples. This same Jesus was unjustly despised and convicted. This same Jesus hung dying on a cross one dark and terrible Friday. This same Jesus rose from the dead three days later.
Because of the victory of the cross, the joy of Easter is every day.
research help: ' Because of the Cross' by Beverly Courrege
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
I Peter 3:18 says that Christ also suffered. He died once for the sins of all us guilty sinners.
T S Eliot said that we call this Friday good. This same Christ walked the earth 2000 years ago. This same Christ performed miracles, healed the sick and cast out demons. This same Christ loved the unlovable, forgave the sinner, taught his disciples. This same Jesus was unjustly despised and convicted. This same Jesus hung dying on a cross one dark and terrible Friday. This same Jesus rose from the dead three days later.
Because of the victory of the cross, the joy of Easter is every day.
research help: ' Because of the Cross' by Beverly Courrege
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
a slice of pizza page 1
a slice of pizza page 1 by ric Gustafson
Is there anybody who does not love pizza?. I can remember going to a place called Big Fred's and enjoying their pizza since I was a kid.
So where did pizza start?. Records show pizza going back as far as 6th century BC. Soldiers led by Persian king Darius the Great. They would bake flatbread and cover it with cheese and dates on their battle shields. In the 16th century, Neapolitans that would later become people from Naples began to enjoy tomato topped pies. In 1830, a restaurant in Naples began offering pizzas cooked in wood ovens. Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889 enjoyed her pizza so much it was named after her.
Pizza arrived here in the late 1800's when Italian Americans in their homes and neighborhoods began to make them. Soldiers returning from World War II began craving that Italian dish. The pizza craze had started.
Next we will look at Neapolitan style pizza.
research help: ' Pizza a slice of American History' by Liz Barrett
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
Is there anybody who does not love pizza?. I can remember going to a place called Big Fred's and enjoying their pizza since I was a kid.
So where did pizza start?. Records show pizza going back as far as 6th century BC. Soldiers led by Persian king Darius the Great. They would bake flatbread and cover it with cheese and dates on their battle shields. In the 16th century, Neapolitans that would later become people from Naples began to enjoy tomato topped pies. In 1830, a restaurant in Naples began offering pizzas cooked in wood ovens. Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889 enjoyed her pizza so much it was named after her.
Pizza arrived here in the late 1800's when Italian Americans in their homes and neighborhoods began to make them. Soldiers returning from World War II began craving that Italian dish. The pizza craze had started.
Next we will look at Neapolitan style pizza.
research help: ' Pizza a slice of American History' by Liz Barrett
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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