In training, airplane pilots spend many hours in flight simulators. The simulators help the pilot experience how flying the aircraft will be but without any risks involved.

When it comes to real life though, it can’t be simulated. It comes with ups and downs, risks and dangers.

In John 16:33, Jesus tells us: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

In spite of all of the struggles we face, we are not alone. Jesus will not leave us.

We must remember that the ultimate victory has already been won, so we can claim the peace of Christ in the most troublesome times.

Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Glenda Rea on July 4, Coleman Sharp on July 5, Kay Toothaker, Laura Patterson, Faith Miler and Ashley Carlock on July 6, Lillian Boswell and Regina Long on July 7, Alex Estes and Charles Lang on July 8, Tripp Brown and Janet Hollingsworth on July 9 and Justin James and Chris Spicer on July 10.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Rodney Owen.

Coast into vacation Bible school for Colossal Coaster World at New Center Baptist Church July 15-19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Recreation begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. The school ends at 8 p.m. There will be classes for all ages.