John 16:22

How do you deal with such losses? The plane crash in Lexington, Kentucky brought out all sorts of emotions in the hearts of people and reminds us how death touches us all and our need for the promises of Jesus.

"[Jesus continued,] "In a little while you won't see me anymore. But a little while after that, you will see me again." Some of the disciples asked..."

This is no throw away or empty phrase, but a reminder of the One in charge! Max Lucado reminds us of the great power of praying in Jesus' name.

How can we move from contingent joy through courageous joy to contagious joy? Max Lucado reminds us that contagious joy is rooted in courageous joy and not contingent joy, and our courageous joy is rooted in Jesus and faith in what God did through Jesus.

"Dear Faithful Follower, I spoke the words you will read in the verses below before I went to the cross. I planted them like seeds into the hearts of...."