July 29, 2025
In Search of a Hiding Place – Psalm 46
You have a hiding place, a refuge. You need to come to the river of God, and reacquaint yourself with the eternal God who by a word moves mountains, destroys armies, and calms seas.
Articles for tag: Disaster
July 22, 2024
July 28 Application | ‘When the Tables Are Turned’
When Esther bravely confronted the king and explained the situation to him . . . what initially looked like impending disaster turned into a day of victory and celebration. . . .
StoneBridge, IDES Helping with Tornado Recovery in Omaha Area
StoneBridge Christian Church and International Disaster Emergency Service are teaming to help with recovery efforts in the Elkhorn, Neb., area. That Omaha suburb is one of many areas ravaged by tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, and other states over the weekend. . . .
IDES Providing Aid to Thousands of Quake Victims
IDES is working to provide aid and help relieve suffering in Syria and Turkey resulting from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on Feb. 6. The Christian disaster response ministry has provided aid to more than 20,000 people. It has been working through two partners in Turkey and one in Syria. . . .
September 7, 2022
News Briefs for September 7
Briefs about a "Fresh Hope" Mental Health Care Summit for Pastors in Iowa, expansion by Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, and more.
August 20, 2021
Ministries Responding to Needs in Quake-Stricken Haiti
A survey of Christian church ministries serving Haiti shows that many are lending a hand in the aftermath of the earthquake and tropical storm that have rocked that nation.
August 18, 2021
Advice for Churches: How to Respond to Weather Disasters
Church members want to help when a weather-related disaster occurs, but they often don’t know what to do. To best show Jesus’ hands and heart in the wake of such occurrences, members need to know how to prepare for and respond to weather emergencies.
January 30, 2018
Beauty Out of the Storm
The “Big C” Church shows up to provide a flood of support after Harvey By Tim Liston Hurricane Harvey, the first Category 4 storm to hit the United States since 2004, made landfall south of us on August 26, 2017. That put Houston on the “dirty” or rainy side of the storm. To make matters worse, Harvey stayed on top of Houston for days, pulling water from the Gulf of Mexico and dropping it on the region. Water rose in the streets, with every highway in Houston impassable because of flooding. At one point, nearly 10 inches of rain fell
A Firsthand Report on the Joplin Tornado
By Victor Knowles It was a searing scene straight from of the book of Revelation. Thunder crashing, lightning flashing, wind howling in excess of 200 mph, hail hammering everything in its path like a merciless Hun invasion, and “ball lightning”—big balls of red fire bouncing across the ground like bizarre basketballs from Hell. “It was like a nuclear bomb was dropped,” exclaimed a stunned Errol Bolt, who has survived several hurricanes in his native Jamaica. And when the EF-5 tornado had spent its fury, one-third of the city of Joplin, Missouri, lay in ruins. The Weather Channel’s Al Roker initially
June 30, 2011
After the Japanese Earthquake
By Reggie Hundley On March 11, a powerful earthquake struck just off the island of Japan. The destruction and loss of life from the quaking earth paled in comparison to the cataclysmic power of the resulting tsunami. News of the devastation traveled around the world. And within moments, people were contacting the forwarding agents of missionaries and the offices of Mission Services Association, the National Missionary Convention, International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES), and others. People from around the world wondered how friends and residents of Japan were faring. Perhaps the words of Paul Clark, longtime president of Osaka Bible Seminary,
May 25, 2011
Well Gifted
Mark A. Taylor reflects on birthday wishes, material abundance, global need, and the deeper gratitude that comes from knowing the Savior’s greatest gift.
Under Conviction
Tony Twist reflects on how shared Bible reading and prayer with Suzanne became a sustaining spiritual rhythm through decades of marriage, ministry, and change.
April 4, 2011
Focused Group
Pantano Christian Church’s Disaster Action Team serves Tucson through emergency preparedness, disaster relief partnerships, search and rescue support, and a faith-based presence in community safety work.
A Single Mom’s Story
A composite portrait of one single mom shows the financial, emotional, and parenting pressures faced by women served through LifeBridge Christian Church’s single moms ministry.
September 28, 2008
The Earth Is the Lord’s?
Robert F. Hull Jr. reflects on Psalm 24, environmental stewardship, and the wounded coalfields of southern West Virginia, challenging Christians to consider their shared responsibility for creation.
November 30, 2005
Feeding the Hungry: Agencies and Resources
A quick-reference sidebar highlighting trusted organizations addressing hunger and disaster relief, plus practical book resources for thoughtful, economical meal planning and learning more.
May 15, 2005
Thank God for Harry Potter
Harry Potter has divided Christian opinion, but James F. Sennett explains why he’s grateful for the series—addressing concerns about “occult” themes and pointing to moral clarity, reading joy, and age-appropriate storytelling.
