Written By Ken Hulsey On April 10th and 11th, 1979, a confirmed 59 tornadoes ripped through Northern Texas, Oklahoma, and several nearby states. This mass outbreak of deadly storms was officially named the Red River Valley Tornado Outbreak, but for all who survived, it was known as "Terrible Tuesday." My family moved from Whittier, California , to the farming community of Vernon, Texas , in the summer of 1974. While we were familiar with earthquakes, we had no idea of the sheer terror that a tornado could inflict in an instant. If you live, or have lived, in tornado country, you understand that you don't even need to see a tornado forming to feel uneasy when the atmospheric conditions align to create the kind of storm that could produce one. The pressure drops, the hot air turns cold, and the hairs on your arms and the back of your neck stand up. You feel as if you are in another world, and something is terribly wrong. Sometimes, the skies can display odd colors—orange, g...
In times of uncertainty and struggle, many of us seek something to hold onto—a foundation to give us hope for the future. It is in these moments that understanding the true nature of faith can provide the comfort and strength we desperately need. What is Faith? At its core, faith is the act of believing in something that may not yet be evident to us. It is trusting that what we hope for will come to pass, even when our current circumstances may seem bleak. The essence of faith lies in its substance; it brings stability into our lives and shapes our expectations. This is beautifully captured in the biblical definition of faith found in Hebrews 11:1, which reminds us that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The Substance of Faith So, what is the substance of this faith? For many believers, that substance is found in Jesus Christ . Just as a solid foundation supports a sturdy building, our faith in Christ provides stability amidst life's ...