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     When landing an airplane there are two things you must not do – land too fast or land too slow. Either mistake could cause you to crash. When trying to live a Christian life there are two things we should not do: Believe that we are better than we are or worse than we are.
     We are tempted to be discouraged when we think we have made many wrong decisions. Most of us could fill pages with the things we know we could have done better. I sometimes ask people if they are going to Heaven. Many answer, “I hope so.” When I respond with, what would you have to do before you would be certain you are going to Heaven, they often say, “I would need to be a better person.” Yes, Romans 12:3 (NIV) does say: I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought. We don’t want to feel and act self righteous, but we can also be so critical of ourselves that we forget what Jesus came to give us. John 3:16 tells us what we should believe: God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
     God does not want us to concentrate on our failures. He wants us – imperfect though we are – to be victorious in what Jesus has done for us. We may wish we were living a perfect life, but God wants us to believe in and tell others what Jesus has done for us. He paid a high price so that we can proclaim that we are a child of God.
     Why would God make a person like you His child? It is not because you did, or are doing, anything good! It is because Jesus did something wonderful. He lived a perfect life here on earth and He made it possible for His righteousness to become our righteousness! Now God says he will accept and acquit us – declare us “not guilty”– if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. (Rom. 3:22 TLB)

by Merlin Carothers

     What a gift God has given us! If anyone asks if we are going to Heaven that is our perfect opportunity to tell them what Jesus has done for us.
     Why are so many of us uncertain and even discouraged? We cling to our failures as if they were all we had. The marvelous truth is that God wants us to have and enjoy the gift that Jesus purchased for us. On the other hand, Satan wants us to fret and stew over the mistakes that we have made. If we do that we are more aware of our own failures than we are aware of what Jesus has done for us! We must understand that: It is from God alone that you have your life through Christ Jesus. He showed us God's plan of salvation; he was the one who made us acceptable to God . . . (1 Cor. 1:30)
     We must think of ourselves as a person that Jesus has saved and is changing. Yes, we make mistakes, but when we were born again we became a child of God! He accepts us, loves us and wants to help us to become more like His Son, Jesus. God really loves His children and wants us to rejoice in what He has done for us. Our joy may cause another person to think, I would like to believe that too. They may even ask us why we are so sure we are going to Heaven. We can be ready with a smile and a bright light in our eyes as we quote John 3:16.

Do you have anyone in your life that irritates you? Really aggravates you? If so, you can take comfort in the fact that most of us do. You may say, “Well, so what? That’s no comfort. This person drives me nuts.”
Let’s think about something for a minute. Let’s think about how a pearl is formed. I’m no expert; I only know the simplest facts about how it happens. At some point an irritant is introduced into the oyster. Because it is a constant source of irritation, the oyster begins to cover it with mother of pearl. Each

by Mary Carothers

layer that is laid down over it covers some of the rough edges. By the time all sharp parts are covered, the pearl itself is large enough to be an irritant. And so the process continues until a pearl of great beauty is produced.
God allows us to have someone in our lives who causes us stress and irritation. He has a purpose in doing this. He desires that we begin to cover that person with love and grace, just as Jesus has done for us. His goal is to encourage us to grow more like Jesus. As we cover this person with God’s love and extend grace to them, again and again, it is possible with the Holy Spirit’s help that they, or we, just may become a beautiful pearl in the hand of the Lord.

The Foundation of Praise has received a gift in loving memory of:

Roger H. Heidenreich Beloved Husband By his wife Bea Heidenreich of Deland, FL	Rainer Besecke By Belle Becks of Deming, NM	Robert Joel Stokes By his wife Betty Stokes of Anchorage, AK
Robert Joel Stokes By his wife Betty Stokes of Anchorage, AK	William H. Laffey Beloved Husband and Father By His Girls of Ocala, Florida and Warner Robins, Georgia	Evelyn Sparks By her daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Doug Jackson of Stillwater, MN

Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Our prayers are with those who loved them.

POWER IN PRAISE !

About three years ago I gave my sister Power in Praise. She did not actually read it until she was diagnosed with throat cancer. She began reading it while waiting for her radiation treatment. Miracles abound this year, and her faith has been reborn.Christine, MA

Power in Praise was on top of my daughter's purse at my house. I opened the first page and then put it back down. I did not think much about reading it, but later I was drawn back to it. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly as to why we should praise our Lord for everything. Power in Praise is the best book I've ever read. Prima, CA

I saw God in a different light before I read Power in Praise. I saw God waiting to punish me for all the wrong doing. I tried very hard to be a “good” person, but never seemed to succeed. Your books changed my life. I love God now. He is a personal and loveable Friend who wants the best for me and my family, and the rest of the world. It is now a journey, full of surprises. Antionette, South Africa

I read Power in Praise in the Urdu language. That book gives us a lot of hope in our difficulties. I have never read such a good book. Now I teach all my students about the power of praise. Tariq, Pakistan

I do not recall how I got my first copy of Power in Praise but through the years I have read and re-read it many times. As a Catholic priest for 43 years, I have found it very important in my prayer life. WilliAM, WI

I would like to share Power in Praise with my
Chinese friends who read English, and there are
many. Could you send me some? I would greatly appreciate it. Your book would have an impact on them. My heart is full of joy for what God is doing here. Please pray that I can stay and minister. I am 68 and the Visa is more difficult to get. But where He guides, He provides. He has proven that to me over and over. Barbara, China

Twelve years ago my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As the disease progressed and he could no longer work as an artist, or even walk, your books sustained him. Friends, even non- Christians, remarked upon his sweetness of spirit, and the powerfully calming effect of his presence, and that the Spirit shone through him. He has learned to live by and on praise! He still has his beloved copy of Power in Praise which is dog-eared and falling to pieces. I thank God for you.
Erna, South Africa

I mysteriously found a shiny, yellow copy of Power in Praise among some of my old college books that had been stored in the attic. Your book was on top of one of the many dusty boxes we carried down. I had not seen the book and could not explain its existence among my books. I reasoned that God had placed it there for a very good reason and I read the book from cover to cover that night. It changed my life and especially my prayer life from one of praising God only in the good times to praising Him in all things. I have read several of your books and they all have helped me to grow spiritually. Thank you for your ministry and may God continue to inspire and bless you. JiM, KS

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