fireworks from God...

Yesterday we celebrated the 4th of July - our country's "birthday" so to speak.

Sunday night, the 3rd, we, in Kansas City, were treated to a special fireworks display that God put on for us. It was incredible! And a little spooky at the same time. My power went out for about an hour and it made for the perfect atmosphere - just watching the storm and listening to the thunderous booms and drinking my glass of wine. It kind of put in perspective just how awesomely almighty God is.



lightning

I started thinking about storms and how so much growth happens because of them. And then I thought Isn't that pretty indicative of life too? When we encounter "storms" in life, don't we get the most growth out of those times? Looking back over my life - especially the last few years - I can see the storms I have been caught up in. Then there's the calm just after. I came through each of those storms stronger and with increased faith in God. Just another example how he makes beauty out of ashes!

Hope everyone's holiday was safe!