Read: Numbers 16:1-35, 26:11 “You have gone too far! For all in the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?” (Numbers 16:3) Surrounded by his supporters, Korah lashed out at Moses and Aaron. He was a …
Author: Remi
Stormkeeper – Lord of the Storm
"Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, His wonderful deeds in the deep. For He spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their …
***Devotional – The Noise of the Storm***
Read: Mark 4:35-41 “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” The disciples stared incredulously at their slumbering Rabbi. How could He rest so peacefully in the midst of this great windstorm? The pounding waves flung water in the boat, and it was all they could do to hang on for dear life. When …
**Devotional – Grace Raging**
Read: Jonah 1-4 “You want me to go where, and do what???!!” Jonah fumed with indignation. How could God even consider sparing those vile Ninevites? Not only were they Israel’s most bitter enemies, Assyria was a wicked nation which delighted in unspeakable acts of cruelty. No one was more deserving of judgment than they. Firmly …
Stormkeeper – The Job Paradox
“Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind: Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? Brace yourself like a man, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.” Job 38:1-3 Job was a man who found himself thrust suddenly and forcefully into a storm of catastrophic proportions. …
Stormkeeper: Finding Peace Within
Last week we talked about standing still to see God’s salvation. Wonderful counsel, you say…but how to actually make that happen? I’m glad you asked!! My dear friend and blog instructor Andy Lee has explored this same question, and I invite you to tap into her well of wisdom. Her blog post titled “The Keys …
**Devotional – Elijah’s Meltdown**
Read: 1 Kings 19:1-18 “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!” (1 Kings 19:4). Elijah lay down, utterly exhausted. The thrilling Mt. Carmel victory over Baal’s prophets seemed a distant memory. He’d been so sure that a spectacular demonstration of God’s power would turn Israel back …
Stormkeeper – In His Hands
“I have sinned!” Pharaoh’s anguished cry rang through the palace. “Pray to the LORD, for we have had enough thunder and hail. I will let you go…” (Exodus 9:27-28) It was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation. The hail had struck everything in the fields – …
**Devotional – Waiting in the Dark**
Read: Genesis 6:1 - 8:22 “When can we leave the ark, Father?” Noah peered out hopefully. His face fell as he saw the dove approaching. It hadn’t found a dry perch. He sighed. “Not today.” Over a year had gone by since the springs of the great deep had burst forth and floodgates of heaven …
The Results Are In!
Be careful what you ask for, the saying goes…for you just might get it. I made a call for suggestions on our next topic, and that’s exactly what I got! When I received the deluge of demands (okay, one request – thanks, Michael J), my heart initially skipped a beat. How can a series develop …
