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Surviving Life-Storms (Part 1) (Monday)

Read: Psalm 18:2; Matthew 7:24-27

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The house groaned from the winds of the tropical storm. "Dad," Kate said as she and Robby came up from the basement. "We heard noises when we were downstairs."

 

"It's the wind," Dad said. "The tropical storm hasn't been upgraded to a hurricane, but it's still strong. I've already prepared by boarding up the windows in case it gets worse, and I put together an emergency kit in case we need it. Plus, we've got the storm shelter room too."

 

Robby sat at the table. "Don't hurricanes have girl names?"

 

"Yes--some do," Dad said. "Years ago, the World Meteorological Organization started naming hurricanes girl's names, and many years later they starting using boy's names too."

 

The house creaked from the strong winds. "How long have hurricanes been around?" Robby asked.

 

"A long time!" Dad said. "Two thousand years ago, Jesus talked about two houses in a hurricane-like storm. One house was built on rock, but the other was built on sand. Fierce winds blew and heavy rains came. The house built on the rock stood strong, but the house built on the sand crashed to the ground."

 

"I don't get it," said Kate. "What's the difference between building a house on rock and building on sand?"

 

"Strength," Dad said. "Building a house on rock gives it a firm, solid foundation. Jesus was talking about building our lives on the Rock, which is God."

 

Robby leaned forward. "Wait--how do you build your life on God?"

 

"Read the Bible and pray?" asked Kate.

 

"It's more than reading the Bible and praying," said Dad. "We need to have a relationship with Jesus. We need to trust Him to save us from sin and depend on Him to help us obey Him and grow in our faith. With Jesus, we can be strong."

 

Robby grinned. "With muscles?"

 

"No," said Dad. "He gives us spiritual strength. With Jesus as our strong foundation, we can stand firm no matter what problems blow our way."

 

"Yeah," Robby said. "Hurricanes don't stand a chance!"

 

Beep, beep. Dad read the news alert on his phone. "The winds have increased to seventy-five miles per hour," he told the kids. "This tropical storm has just been upgraded to a category one hurricane." -Matt Shoemaker

 

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Have you built your life on the Rock—Jesus Christ? He is a strong foundation that will never fail you. He will help you through all the hurricane-like storms of life so that you can stand firm. If you haven’t yet built your life on Him, do it today by trusting Him as your Savior. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.) Then trust Him to help you stand strong in every storm.

 

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 3:11 (KJV)

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ. (NLT)

 

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Surviving Life-Storms (Part 2) (Tuesday)

Read: Philippians 4:6-7 

 

"The storm is definitely kicking up," Dad said as he finished charging his phone.

 

"Dad!" Robby shouted over the sound of the raging wind outside. "Are you sure the house won't blow away?"

 

Dad pulled Robby closer. "The house is groaning, but it was built to handle hurricanes--and with the windows boarded up, we'll be safe."

 

The howling wind smacked into the side of the house. Robby dove to the floor and grabbed the couch. "Right now I wish I was attached to a huge rock."

 

"Spiritually, you are." Dad got down next to him. "Remember the story Jesus told about the two houses--one built on rock and the other on sand? Anyone who knows Jesus as their Savior is like a person who builds their house on rock. He gives us strength to get through life-storms."

 

"Life-storms?" asked Robby.

 

Dad nodded. "Trouble. Temptation. Anything that threatens to blow us away from trusting and obeying Jesus. When life-storms come our way, we need to remember His promises."

 

"How do we do that?" Robby asked.

 

"Well, one way we can prepare for storms is to read the Bible and pray. When we talk to Jesus and listen to the truth of His Word, it helps us remember that He is our Rock. No matter what happens, He will be with us because He has saved us and given us eternal life."

 

The house creaked from the wind. Robby gripped the couch tighter. "Is this the worst hurricane you've seen?"

 

"No," Dad said. "Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans long before you were born. I'll never forget it. Those winds topped 175 miles per hour, and it was the third largest hurricane recorded in US history."

 

The wind shrieked even louder. "Dad? I'm still scared--can we pray?"

 

Dad nodded, and they bowed their heads. The instant they finished, Robby felt a sense of peace knowing Jesus would be with them no matter what happened.

 

"Congratulations," Dad said. "You prayed--which is exactly what the Bible tells us to do when we're afraid. We've done everything we can; it's in God's hands now."

 

Robby grabbed the emergency kit. "We're prepared. Let's join Mom and Kate in the storm shelter."

 

-Matt Shoemaker

 

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Are you prepared for storms in your life? Maybe there’s a life-storm you’re going through right now. Jesus promises to be with you in life’s storms. Pray about your problems, and trust Him to help you through them. As you talk to Jesus and listen to what He has to say to you in the Bible, He will help you remember the truth of His promises so you can stay strong when storms come.

 

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (NIV)

 

 

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God’s Rocket (Wednesday)

Read: Matthew 10:29-31 

 

Judson locked his model rocket's engine into place. Next, he would connect the igniter. He looked across the field, where Mom and two-year-old Kassidy fed the chickens. Good. They were far from the launch pad. Dad was mowing the fence line, so he was in the safe zone too.

 

Kassidy's giggles carried over the lawnmower's engine. Judson smiled. His baby sister got into his stuff, but he didn't mind--too much. When he felt impatient, he remembered the cancer.

 

Swallowing hard at the thought of Kassidy's chemo appointment tomorrow, and how the doctors would put needles in her again, Judson grabbed the ignition switch. He put a safe distance between himself and the rocket.

 

"Ready to launch!" Judson called to Mom. She waved and gave a thumbs-up. He counted down from five and--WHOOSH! The rocket blasted into the clouds.

 

When the parachute swirled into sight, Judson tried to follow the rocket's path, but he lost it. Where did it go? he wondered. In the back field somewhere? I might never find it!

 

Judson hadn't noticed that Dad had shut off the lawnmower, but now Dad ran across the field, yelling, "I've got it!" Soon after wading into the tall grass, Dad lifted the rocket over his head like a trophy.

 

After supper, Judson helped Mom wash dishes. "I don't want Kassidy to get chemo," he said. "She cries and gets sick, and it's just bad."

 

Mom looked sad. "I know."

 

"Doesn't God care?" asked Judson.

 

Mom handed him a plate to dry. "God sees us, and He cares. Remember how you almost lost your rocket today?"

 

"Yeah, but Dad got it."

 

"Even when you watched it so closely, you didn't see where it landed. But Dad did. God sees us no matter what we're facing. He is always with us."

 

Judson looked down at the plate in his hand. "But Kassidy's still sick."

 

As Kassidy's giggles filled their small house, Mom hugged Judson. "Kassidy is God's little rocket. He won't let her out of His sight. Jesus is with Kassidy--and us--even during chemo."

 

Judson remembered Dad running after the rocket and pictured Jesus running after Kassidy. The thought made him smile.

 

-Mahala Van Russell

 

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Have you ever had something bad happen to you? Sometimes, when bad things happen, we get mad at God or feel like He has abandoned us. When you feel this way, tell Him exactly how you feel. Jesus can take it! He loves us so much that He became human and experienced what our suffering is like, dying and rising again to beat sin and death. He is with us no matter what, and He promises to return to make all things new one day—free from sin, death, and suffering.

 

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: Matthew 10:29 (KJV)

What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. (NLT)

 

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The Fall (Thursday)

Read: Romans 14:10-13 

 

"I don't think Anna is a Christian," Hunter said as he and his sister Sabrina rode their bikes up the driveway. "In fact, I'm sure she's not. She lied to me!"

 

Mom looked up from her flower garden. "Whoa!" she said. "I heard that. Don't you think you're making an awfully hasty judgment?"

 

"Well, it's not like this is the first time she lied," said Sabrina.

 

"Yeah," said Hunter. "She's done it lots of times before!" He and Sabrina started back down the driveway before Mom could reply.

 

A moment later, Hunter's howl pierced the air as he skidded on loose gravel, lost control of his bike, and fell. "My elbow," he groaned. "It hurts so bad."

 

"I'm sure it does," said Mom, who had rushed over to help. "It's all skinned. Come inside and we'll fix it up."

 

When Hunter and Mom went back outside a little later, Hunter got ready to ride his bike again. "Wait a minute," said Mom, taking hold of the handlebars. "You're not going to try to ride your bike again, are you?"

 

"Sure," Hunter replied. "Why not?"

 

"But you fell!" said Mom. "Wait until Dad gets home. He'll put the training wheels back on for you."

 

"Mom!" Hunter was indignant.

 

"Just because he fell doesn't mean he can't ride!" said Sabrina.

 

"Really?" Mom asked thoughtfully. "You mean slipping and falling with your bike doesn't mean you're not really a bike rider?" She smiled at the kids. "Well, guess what? Slipping and falling in your Christian life doesn't mean you're not really a Christian either."

 

"You're talking about Anna, aren't you?" Sabrina said.

 

Hunter seemed unsure of what to say. "I guess you're right," he admitted after a few moments.

 

"We all sin and fail to do what's right sometimes, but that doesn't mean we're no longer Christians," said Mom. "Jesus forgives us. Failing in your Christian life means you need to confess what you've done and trust Him to help you not repeat it, but we need to be careful not to judge people. Instead, we should pray for them and help them make good choices."

 

The kids nodded. "I'm sorry I judged Anna," said Hunter. "I know Jesus will forgive her for lying, and I'll forgive her too!"

 

-Hazel W. Marett

 

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Have you been disappointed by the actions of someone who says they’re a Christian? Don’t judge the heart of a person who slips and falls into sin. We all fall in our walk with Jesus sometimes, but He always forgives us and picks us up again. Pray for that person instead, and leave the judgment to God. Let them know that God stands ready to forgive and that you’ll forgive them too.

 

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: Romans 14:10 (KJV)

Why do you judge your brother or sister?…For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. (CSB)

 

 

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Cara’s Cake (Friday)

Read: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 

 

Laughter erupted as the Belford family finished a rowdy game of charades.

 

Melody, a neighbor girl who had joined them in the game, got ready to leave. "I wish my family got along and had fun together like yours does," she told Cara. "We argue and fight all the time. Why is your family so different?"

 

Cara shrugged. "I guess we're just happy people. And maybe we work harder at it than some people do."

 

That evening, Mom served a chocolate cake for dessert. "This tastes great, Mom!" said Sawyer, Cara's brother. "You should make it more often."

 

"It's one of the best cakes I've ever tasted," said Dad.

 

"Thank you," said Mom. "I appreciate your compliments."

 

"Mom! No fair!" Cara complained. "You know I--"

 

"Oh, that's right," Mom interrupted her. "You made this cake, didn't you?"

 

"You did, Cara?" Dad asked. "It's delicious!"

 

"I don't care who made it," Sawyer mumbled through a full mouth, "as long as I get to eat it."

 

After dinner, Cara and her mom folded laundry while Dad and Sawyer cleaned the kitchen. "You know, honey, I have to admit something," Mom said as she paired socks. "I deliberately accepted the praise and compliments you deserved--but only temporarily and for a purpose."

 

"You just wanted to tease me, right?" Cara said. "That's okay, Mom."

 

"Actually, I wanted to make a point," said Mom. "I heard you and Melody talking earlier, and I wanted to make sure you understood the real reason our family is different. The peace, love, and joy we experience as a family doesn't come from us working hard to get along. Jesus deserves the credit for that. Because we trust in Him, He's given us His peace, love, and joy and helps us show it to one another each day."

 

Cara bit her lip. "I know, Mom, but I wasn't sure Melody would understand that."

 

"Maybe not," said Mom, "but I wanted to make sure you understood it. The reason we're able to love each other the way we do--and forgive each other when we need to--is because of Jesus."

 

Cara nodded. "Maybe I can find a way to help Melody understand that so she'll want to know Him too!"

 

-Karen E. Cogan

 

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Do you remember to give God credit for the blessings He’s given you? If you know Jesus, He helps you show His love in your relationships with others and experience His peace even in difficult times. Don’t be afraid to let others know He is responsible for those good things in your life. Praise Him for all He’s done for you, and look for opportunities to express your thankfulness to others.

 

TODAY'S KEY VERSE: Psalm 34:1 (KJV)

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. (NKJV)