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STORMS
By Rev. Jeff Dixon, Senior Equipping Minister, Covenant Community Church
Sep 8, 2004, 17:17

In the Eye of the Storm 

First there was Hurricane Charley, then came his sister Hurricane Frances, then the state of Florida was slammed by their burly cousin Hurricane Ivan, then before we knew it another relative... the pesky Hurricane Jean didn't want to be left out....this family of storms have hit the state of Florida with a devastating wave of destruction and discouragement.

It was in the midst of these storms that the resources on this page were put together. As you read, listen to, and watch the resources found on the links below remember that they were created as these storms were unfolding. You will hear and see some direct references to the storms that Central Florida faced and at the same time get some insight to help you face the storms of life.

So from the "Eye of the Storm" here are some things to remember when the Stormfront thunders into your world!

Hurricane Season has made Florida a stormy place...please be in prayer for the safety of the citizens and all the work that must be done in the wake of these storms

Special Celebration Worship : Weathering Tropical Depression
This is an "express" time of uplifting worship where we explore how to deal with the blues that come after the storm.
Streaming audio and video

Storm Wackiness!
Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to crack under the stress of storms? Why do some people seem to become bitter or hateful after a crisis like this one, instead of just being grateful to be alive?
This article helps you understand the wackiness better

Children as the Storm Passes
Remember, it's normal to be overwhelmed by a major hurricane, which is one of the worst in the history of our state. This is why it's going to be so important to take care of yourself in order to take care of your children through the long period of recovery and rebuilding after the storm.
This article gives you some practical insight on helping kids in crisis situations

Dealing with Storms
What I am wondering is if you finding yourself in a storm induced daze as the storm clouds begin to dissipate? How do we deal with the devastating emotions that come after a terrible storm hits.
This article contains helpful information to keep you moving in the midst of stormy times

THE HEART OF DISASTER
Photo Journal of the disaster relief team from Covenant that went to South West Florida
These pictures were shot after Hurricane Charley moved through the state

STORM AFTERMATH
CoreGroup Study

This is two session study on learning to Grow through the storms instead of groaning through the storms
This link takes you to some audio streaming media sessions

AFTER THE STORM
Perspective on Hurricane Charley
This article is a devotional thought or two about how to understand the moments after the storm seems to have passed

 FLORIDA HURRICANE PREPARATION
A humorous look at how to prepare for a hurricane

Hurricane Season is Like Christmas
The tragedies in life get easier when you can laugh at them a bit. So with that in mind here are some reasons that hurricane season is like Christmas.

All I NEVER Needed to Know I Learned in Hurricane Season
Here are some lessons about life that many would feel better about if they DIDN'T have to learn them.
This is just another bit of humor to help during storm season...