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When we see another shooting in a school where these that should be protected are taken advantage of. It is a very difficult situation. We pray for these families. And we ask the Lord to keep these things from happening again. But, when they do, who do you fault? Do you blame God? Can you blame God? Who should we blame? Let's consider a parable or an illustration to help us with this question.

When have you felt like you were about to crash? Perhaps you had too much to do, or perhaps you had too many circumstances that were mounting out of your control. Are you feeling precarious? Precarious times call for prayerful measures. Those precarious times may be our most important times because in those times we walk closely with the Lord. We sense the need for our Shepherd most when the dark clouds of difficult times and the thunder and lightning bolts of pain or loss cause our hearts to skip away from the outskirts of the Lord’s flock and walk as closely to Him as we can. While you are there, know that His presence comforts you. As David said, “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Do what you can in each situation and then leave the rest in His hand. I’m struck with this in the life of Esther. Her life was totally upended when she was taken into a wicked man’s harem. He was the most powerful man on earth so she could not say no. But she prayed to the Lord. As...

In lesson 8 we apply the principles of managing our emotions in the Bible to the emotion of sadness. Yes, sadness is good at times. But it should not hold us back from doing what God wants us to do for His kingdom and His glory. You can order the book that includes all the lessons here: https://a.co/d/btwtjrV

In Lesson 6 we survey we apply biblical principles for change to help us manage our anxious thoughts! We stay our anxious thoughts when our minds and our hearts are fixed on the Lord. You can order the book that includes all the lessons here: https://a.co/d/btwtjrV 0:00 Introduction and review 01:35 Attacking Anxiety at the Thought Level 19:08 Attacking Anxiety at the Heart Level 23:07 Should we ever overcome all "anxiety"? Power Point Prezi Presentation is available here: https://prezi.com/view/hAX17iBX5Unlll87r1fR/

In Lesson 5 we survey what the Bible teaches about anxiety. As we gain a good understanding of what the Bible teaches on this topic we can gain a good understanding on how to overcome anxiety. You can order the book that includes all the lessons here: https://a.co/d/btwtjrV 0:00 Introduction and review 03:55 An Anxious Bible Study 12:55 What triggers your anxiety? 17:17 When is anxiety sinful?

As we finish reading the book of John in the Bible there is a very instructive conversation between Peter and Jesus. Peter had denied Jesus and even cursed and swore that he did not know Him. This was after his proud proclamation that even though all would deny Him Peter would not! What does Jesus do when speaking with Peter? He questions his love based on his actions, encouraging him to repent and follow. But He does not cast Peter off. He dusts him off, cleanses him and encourages him to follow and serve. Praise the Lord for HIs forgiving, wonderful grace!