the miracle on Titanic page 7

 the miracle on Titanic page 7 by ric gustafson

Camille walked up the Grand Staircase. She figured her son was in the smoking room. She opened the door. She smelled the stale cigar smell. She noticed her son sitting in a red leather chair. He was smoking a cigar with an older gentleman.

" Mother". David stood up. He pointed to his new friend. " I'd like to introduce you to Colonel John J Astor".

The middle aged man with a moustache stood up. He kissed Camille's hand. " A pleasure to meet you". He smiled. " Are you related to the Sharpston Steel Corp?".

" My father started the company".

Colonel Astor's valet walked in. He excused himself.

" Let's go up on deck". They walked toward some glass doors. " The ship will be sailing before too long".

They walked along the Boat Deck. David noticed lifeboats tied up along the side. Then David heard laughter coming from the first class passageway. He glanced to see who it was.

A young woman with flowing blonde hair walked by David. She was wearing a huge red hat. A male companion was with her. David noticed a bible in her left hand.

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words of Jesus: eternal hope

 words of Jesus: eternal hope by ric gustafson

In John 5, Jesus tells us what is required of us. This is if we want to dwell in the realm of his eternal kingdom. We must hear Jesus's words. We must believe in God's Son. Then we can have eternal life and not be judged. The eternal hope is Jesus's promise that we will cross over from death to life.

What we believe, we practice. Our values is our lifestyle. Reflect without shame. In order to change our lives, we must be honest with ourselves. We must align our mind, heart and habits with Jesus.

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

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the Nine page 8

 the Nine page 8 by ric gustafson

My name is Justice Anthony Kennedy

I was born in Sacramento California, At age 5, we moved to a new house on East Lincoln Avenue. The family used a large trucking company based in San Francisco. I went with my father to our new home in the front seat of that yellow truck. I remember vividly the date of the move. It was December 7 1941.

My father Anthony James Kennedy was born in Mullan Idaho. My grandparents John Xavier Kennedy and Anna Gorevin came to the US from Ireland. My grandfather died two years after my father was born. My father was the youngest of five boys.

My father graduated from high school in Spokane Washington. At 17, he came to San Francisco to work on the docks. My father graduated from UC Berkeley Law School. He moved to San Francisco and began working for California Governor James Ralph.

Then he met a young woman named Gladys McLeod. She became my mother.

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words of Jesus: fishers of men

 words of Jesus: fishers of men by ric gustafson

Jesus called his disciples based on there experience. Each of them were called from where they were. Simon Peter, Andrew, Jacob and John were all fishermen. According to Matthew 4, follow me and I will make you fishers of men. Jesus called them to follow him. Then they were to fish for men. These men left their livelihoods to follow Jesus.

Jesus speaks our language. He knows the language of our hearts. He calls all of us. Did we hear that call?. I pray that we did. Jesus asks for us to follow him. I pray we will.

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

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John and Caroline page 2

 John and Caroline page 2 by ric gustafson

John's sister Caroline went through school with mostly good grades. She enjoyed traveling. She had a lot of friends. She became a lawyer. She also decided to concentrate on her husband and children. She was involved in a wide range of charities. Her days were filled with scheduled activity.

When their mother died, Caroline insisted that Aristotle Onassis was not mentioned at the funeral. Jackie's sister Lee was not invited to the funeral also. Instead of a public funeral, Jackie's was a private one.

John had been dating actress Daryl Hannah for about 6 years. Hannah was still attached to her ex musician Jackson Browne. 

Now John began talking about someone new he had begun seeing.

Her name was Carolyn Jean Besette

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words of Jesus: living water

 words of Jesus: living water by ric gustafson

When we tell Jesus what we need, he delivers. When we ask Jesus, nothing is too small or too big. Jesus is our help in every need. Jesus says to us don't limit the power of my love in your life. 

Today, see Jesus with eyes toward him. Keep Jesus's presence near your thoughts. Jesus says keep an open line of communication with me. Jesus gives us grace, strength, joy, peace, love and power. John 4 mentions living water. Jesus gives this water to us. We are thirsty. Drink Jesus's living water

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U-505 page 31

 U-505 page 31 by ric gustafson

Climbing down the hatch ladder was Chief Motor Machinist's Mate George Jacobson. Also climbing down was Motor Machinist's Mate First Class Zenon Lukosius, At 44, Jacobson was the oldest of the boarding party. He headed toward the engine room to shut off the electric motors. Lukosius headed for the control room. He quickly found the source of the leak. Behind the main periscope was water shooting up five feet. It was the sea strainer. Hans Goebeler had unlatched it to scuttle the submarine. Luckily, Lukosius was able to clamp the cover back to stop the leak.

Stash Wdowiak heads toward U-505's radio shack. He enters the tiny cubbyhole. Wdowiak notices radio equipment and a wooden box. The box is opened. Inside is a machine that looked like a typewriter. 

Wdowiak smiled. This was one of the greatest treasures of the war. 

Wdowiak takes the Enigma machine out of the box and hands it to Mack Pickels. Then it is passed to Zeke Lukosius. Then it is passed to Flags Hohne on the conning tower. Then it is passed to Jim Beaver on the whaleboat.

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