On September 4th, Stern Pinball confirmed the opening for sales of its new cabinet based on The Uncanny X-men. Specifically, this cabinet is based on the Days of Future Past and Mind out of Time stories from 1981. Though the art is based on comics from that era of the comic book series, the cabinet’s similarity to the art style of the recent Disney Plus series X-Men ’97 is noteworthy, pointing to possible broad crossover appeal for fans of the franchise at large. Comic artist Jeremy Packer, also known as Zombie Yeti, illustrates the game experience, and Stern has released new close-up visuals of various elements of the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition tables. Some stills from the Pro table-     A wide-ranging soundtrack by Charlie Benante of Anthrax and Pantera provides audio representation of movement of the game into different eras of X-Men history. The launch trailer, which can be seen here, demonstrates some of the board’s more explicitly antagonistic features- such as how the mechanically articulated Sentinel can destroy ramps and actively impede gameplay, though some of the Sentinel’s responses are only available for the Premium and Limited Edition models. Greater details about these features can be seen here. The Danger Room is also translated as a core gameplay feature, a small section in the bottom left portion of the board that emphasizes repetition of specific shots to better hone the player’s skills for the main game. Some stills from the Premium table-     While featuring integration with Stern’s Insider Connected app, by and large The Uncanny X-Men maintains the appearance of a classic, cartoony board. Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Bishop, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto are all confirmed characters for the table. There are Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition versions of the table, the latter of which will only have 811 units produced in homage to the adapted storylines taking place in Marvel’s Earth-811 timeline. And finally, some stills from that Limited Edition table-         The post Sterns Unveils Images for new “The Uncanny X-Men” Cabinet appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

A Prayer for Building Courage and Self-ConfidenceBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." – 1 Corinthians 15:58 We all deal with a variety of insecurities and doubts. However, the Lord already knows them. Think about all of the many people in the Bible who wrestled with fear and insecurities: Gideon, Peter, Jonah, and Moses (to name a few). Courage and confidence are things we, with the help of the Holy Spirit and God's Word, can build. There is a difference between earthly pride and Christ-like confidence. Pride is self-reliance and sinful vanity, but Christ-like confidence is a secure identity in Jesus lived out by the power of the Holy Spirit.  What are your greatest insecurities right now? What causes you to feel weak or insignificant? Take these lies to the Lord today. Process your fears with Him; He already knows them, but He wants to hear from your heart and empower you to be an overcomer through Him. Maybe you have given up and believed that you cannot have courage and will never have confidence. Tell Him that. This is not true of you in Christ. He says in Romans 8:37, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." If you are in Christ, you are more than a conqueror. Do not give up hope.  Today, as we pray through today's prayer, may we remember that Christ has called us to stand firm and be unmoved by the trials and obstacles in this world. We are each uniquely gifted for kingdom work for eternity, and the Lord is with us. When we do things in His strength and for His glory, it is never in vain. He has a purpose and even can use us in the midst of our weaknesses. He can receive so much glory when we humbly say yes to Him. Let’s pray: Dear Jesus,Thank You for caring for our needs. Thank You for being willing to meet us in our insecurities, fears, doubts, and defeat. Help us to realize the lies that we have believed. We confess that we so often do not trust You or believe you. We buy into the enemy's lies about us. We forget who we are in You. Forgive us for trusting our sinful hearts over You. Jesus, You have proven Yourself trustworthy. You are the One who calls us chosen, co-heirs, adopted, and friends. Help us to live out of who You say that we are and not the lies that we believe. We pray that You would build our courage and self-confidence as You did with so many people in the Bible. You tell us in Jeremiah 17:7 that we are blessed when we trust in You when our confidence is in You. You tell us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that You gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Psalm 27:3 reminds us that even "though an army encamps against us, our hearts shall not fear; though war arise against us, yet we will be confident." We pray boldly these Scriptures over our lives. We ask that You would empower us by Your Word and give us peace to walk forward. You tell us to put on Your armor, which includes the shoes of peace. Shoes indicate walking and moving forward. May Your peace remind us that we can move ahead with Your strength even when we are afraid because we know that You never leave us. We pray against the fiery darts of lies from the enemy. We ask that You would give us the Holy Spirit power to combat these lies with Your Word. Heal us from the moments of failures and weakness in the past. Remind us that You are the God of second chances who gives us new opportunities to trust you and be courageous again. Thank You, Lord, for giving us courage and self-confidence in Christ. Amen. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Kamonwan Wankaew Emma Danzey's mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Building Courage and Self-Confidence – Your Daily Prayer – September 6 appeared first on GodUpdates.

September 6, 2024 Let Me FinishSHARON GARLOUGH BROWN Lee en español "I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble." Psalm 142:1-2 (NIV) A few years ago, we had to replace some old windows in our house and decided to add a new window to brighten a dark room. As soon as the installer cut through the wall, daylight poured in. I kept out of his way while he worked but couldn't wait to see the finished product. At day's end, he said he'd return in the morning to replace the other windows. Racing into the room to enjoy my new view, I immediately felt sick. The window was in, but the wall was full of gaps and holes. Who would we hire, and how much would it cost, to repair all the damage? I spiraled. But it wasn't really about the window. That one mess brought to mind all the other messes and disappointments in my life and the lives of my loved ones. So I did what I knew to do. Like the psalmists in Scripture, I poured out my heartfelt lament to God, offering my frustration, anger and fear. I pleaded with Him to be the God I know Him to be. I begged Him to show His faithfulness and intervene on behalf of those crying out to Him. How long, Lord? Why? Where are You?  "I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble" (Psalm 142:1-2). The next morning, the installer returned. Instead of beginning work on the other windows, he spackled, sanded and repaired all the cracks around the new one, leaving only a small portion of the wall that would need to be painted. As I stood in front of the new window that night, I felt as though the Lord addressed me with three penetrating words: Let Me finish. Those simple words quieted me with loving authority and conviction and provided a place for me to find rest again in the faithfulness of God. This is the invitation of lament. God calls us to pour out our courageous, honest, heartfelt pleas for Him to reveal His goodness, power and love. In lament, we plead for the Kingdom of God to come. And while we wait for God to finish His work, we remember who He is and what He has done in the past so that we can trust Him now in the silence, hiddenness and sorrow. In the waiting, we practice remembering.In the waiting, we practice hope.And in the waiting, we discover again that God is with us and for us - in everything. Lord, give me the courage to tell You where I'm hurting. Help me to be honest with You about my fears, sorrows, disappointments and confusion. Keep me in hope as I wait for You to reveal Your faithfulness to me and to the ones I love. May I trust Your unfailing love, even when I don't understand Your ways. Let Your Kingdom come, Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Sharon Garlough Brown, bestselling author of the Sensible Shoes series and Shades of Light series, has recently released a children's picture book called Not Finished Yet: Trusting God with All My Feelings. It's a story that invites children, and the grown-ups who love them, to practice offering God all our feelings, even our anger and disappointment with Him. The back of the book features a full-page note from Sharon about the spiritual discipline of lament. Get your copy today! ENGAGE Sharon travels internationally to lead retreats. For more details about her books and events, connect with Sharon on her website! Enter to WIN your very own copy of Not Finished Yet by Sharon Garlough Brown. To celebrate this book, Sharon's publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We'll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, September 9, 2024.} FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 77:1-2, "I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted" (NIV). Psalm 77 voices some experiences and questions we might not think we're allowed to speak to God. Read the psalm slowly. What might you feel reluctant to say to God? Why? Practice offering the Lord your honest thoughts and feelings. How might this practice deepen your trust in Him? © 2024 by Sharon Garlough Brown. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Let Me Finish –  Encouragement for Today – September 6, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A feud between Motley Crue and Guns N' Roses came to a head at the MTV Awards in 1989, and it still hasn't been resolved

Trust me, real love is worth the wait.