#life&039;s storms

[dkcdude]

After the Storm, Preparing for the Next One

Introduction As you may know, Hurricane Helene passed through Florida, among other states, and on its way, it came near my home. Thankfully, we didn’t sustain any damage, but others around us weren’t as fortunate. It was a sobering reminder that no matter how well-prepared we are, literal and metaphorical storms are an inevitable part of life. That got me thinking about what we should do after…

[thecatholiccrusade]

The Lord's Rebuke: Finding Courage in Divine Authority

“He who fears the Lord is never alarmed, never afraid” (Sirach 34:14). This powerful verse from the Book of Sirach illuminates the path to inner peace and steadfast faith. As Catholics, we are called to deepen our trust in the Lord, especially when faced with adversity and uncertainty. This trust in God’s providence becomes our wellspring of strength, enabling us to confront life’s challenges…

[nettlesrus]

Let’s Keep On Going

The latest article in With Your Favor by Hector Earle!

By Hector M. Earle  Photo by Encyclopedia Britannica The story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s early 20th-century expeditions to the Antarctic has gone down in history as some of the greatest feats of adventure, endurance, and determination that the world has ever known. Despite three grueling attempts to conquer that great frozen land, Shackleton never did reach his ultimate goal—to become the…

[malakkc-poetry]

Icy March!

[ekechi]

Our Need, God’s Choice

Immediately [Jesus] talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”Mark 6:50 Two artists were asked to create original paintings that represented their ideas of peace. One artist painted a beautiful mountain scene: gorgeous colors, deer in the meadow, a bubbling stream—the absence of conflict. The other artist painted a dark picture of a violent storm that was…

[pebblegalaxy]

Natural Ways to Predict Coastal Weather: A Personal Journey Living by the Sea in a Microclimate

Natural Ways to Predict the Weather by the Sea: A Personal Journey into Microclimate Living Living by the sea has always been a dream for many, including myself. The beauty of the ocean stretching out as far as the eye can see, the soothing rhythm of the waves, and the fresh salt air – It feels like a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. But once you live by the coast,…

[wickedzeevyln]

Teddy Bears Stuffed with Stones

I cannot for the life of me understand that when his pinwheel spun the thunderstorms quietly gathered. Our sight glazed with love failed to comprehend the burgeoning still water seeking to be unleashed in its kettle. As the mist diffused for our minds to peer the boy we held very dear wanted no love but play with fear. A stone yearning for flower, a stone longing for November, so…

[helpfromheaven]

Don't Fear the Altered Course in Your Life: A Devotional

Mark 6: 45  Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. Mark 6: 53-56 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 55 They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 And…

[maperezstuff]

In the Eye of the Storm

#theyeofthestorm #HurricaneBeryl

This has been a week of swirling events that boggle the mind. I never liked hurricanes from my childhood days growing up in Miami. As an adult living in Houston, I certainly don’t like them now. As we prepared for the anticipated Hurricane Beryl to cross our path, we filled our vehicles with gas and went grocery shopping for water and all the necessities while supplies last. My husband filled…

[biblebloodhound]

Jesus Stills the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)

Both the courageous and cowardly are fearful – the difference is that the former acts despite the fear, and the latter does not act because of the fear.

Calming the Storm #1, by Tigran Ghulyan On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him.  A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and…

[dkcdude]

Build Your House on the Rock

Introduction This week has been particularly challenging for my younger daughter. She is going through an extremely difficult situation in her life right now. As her dad, it hurts me deeply to see her suffering. I wish I could take away her pain and bear it myself. Unfortunately, I can’t. All I can do is be there for her, offering support and comfort from afar (for now) since I moved to Florida…

[guyexperiencelesson]

Storm of Blessings

I haven’t written a good piece in months from my usual literature of transforming words towards life events. My thoughts are occupied with surviving this storm with little chances of rain. Rain is a natural way of cleansing. Doing this storm I have marked a page or two of thoughts about many events I’m facing and faced in my lifetime. I’m learning to see people in my life as labels of their…

[wisedreamerreview]

Storms-of a Different Sort

The storms we faced on Wednesday were nature showing off its dark side. Between the winds and sideways rain, there was a lot of damage done. Days later and there are still those without power, traffic is a challenge, and many are in need of help with trees down. There are however a different types of storms we face. While floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightening starting fires, may take from us…

[pastorkevinc]

Two Vital Steps to Persevere in Trials

Two Vital Steps to Persevere in Trials Many times suffering invades our lives, even crisis at times. If the Bible refers to life as a race, it is in these times where it seems more like a cross country race up a mountain. Around every turn, it seems as if the end just gets farther and farther away. The trail can seem narrow, the gravel loose, and the breeze swift. A fall surely would e…

[brucedinsman]

Today's Theme Song: Praise You in this Storm

Artist: Casting Crowns album: “Lifesong” (2005) album:  “Praise You In This Storm” I was sure by nowGod, you would have reached downAnd wiped our tears awayStepped in and saved the dayBut once again, I say “Amen,” and it’s still raining As the thunder rollsI barely hear your whisper through the rain“I’m with you”And as your mercy fallsI raise my hands and praise the God who givesAnd takes…

[zetasattic]

Cookies Before The Power Went Out

Sky was able to come early yesterday since it was supposed to be even harsher weather after 3 but it didn’t get any more threatening, in fact, par from some big wind gust it was just rain. The morning was a monsoon though. So much rain fell from the sky it was amazing. We had to go out in the early morning for his labs but after that we stayed in. Sky made chocolate chip cookies since there was…