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Practice Now! Pilots practice various emergency procedures to get us all safely on the ground in case something happens. Airline pilots are regularly tested on their ability to handle them. This paid off recently in Denver when an engine failed. Passengers got a thrill, especially those who could see the engine, but safely deplaned after…

Since He created you, He knows what is best for you. Because He is love, He wants what is best for you. Because He is sovereign, He has the power to bring the best into your life. And because you are in Christ, you are destined for glory. Praise God! ~~~ From page 111 When Storms…

Loud Voices Prevailed Pilate found no guilt in Jesus and wanted to free Jesus. He then said he would punish Him and release Him.  The crowd cried out. “Away with this man.” “Crucify, crucify Him.”  They were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail. (Luke 23:23)  Pilate, wishing…

Hard times are here and worse times are coming.  I want to be steadfast. I don’t want to falter, or faint, or turn aside. I don’t want to let Him down. I want to be stronger. A stronger heart is not only possible, it is promised! Paul prayed that God would grant us, according to the…

Bad Motive? Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and spoke to Jesus.  But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” (Luke 10:40)  Martha…

Eve blamed the serpent. Adam blamed God who gave him the woman. I’ve heard this called the second original sin. Certainly, casting blame is second nature. One time I walked with a friend and her young son. He tripped over a rock … and blamed the rock! You laughed! But I bet this isn’t unfamiliar.…

God loves us. We are to live out the love God gives us. We are to be known by our love. God Loves Our God loves the world, sending Christ to seek and save, and giving eternal life to those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God gave us, believers in Christ,…

Consider it All Joy Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials… (James 1:2)  How????? Decide “Consider it all joy” is a command to us, believers in Christ. It isn’t a suggestion. It is God’s command. The first step in obeying God’s command (any command) is to decide to do so.  Deciding is…

“Thank God!” I’ve said this. You’ve said this. Most likely, we’ve heard unbelievers say: “Thank God.” We definitely thank God for blessings and rescue. But how often do we thank Him for a hardship, or for a less-than-desired outcome? I bet unbelievers never do. We are told to thank Him in everything, apparently good things,…