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EARTH CAKES

Maddy proclaimed solemnly that an “earth cake” hit “Indy Nasia.” She gathered several stuffed animals to send over to children victimized by the tsunami, who must really need a hug and a friend right about now. It’s a nice project by her preschool.

In a story recently, I pooh-poohed the possible prophetic significance of the Dec. 26 disaster, since there have been many more deadly earthquakes recorded long ago. But comes now a report from the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center. While it doesn’t have me shakin’ in my boots, it does paint an interesting picture:

In 1987, there were 11,290 earthquakes recorded worldwide, and 1,080 people died from them. But in 2004 through September, not even counting the big Dec. 26 tidal wave, there had been 29,189 earthquakes taking 22,908 lives.

I’m re-reading Luke 21, Matthew 24, Isaiah 24 and Revelation 16:18-20 in light of that. If another “earth cake” hits soon, might want to put the Red Cross and our local parson on speed-dial.

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Prayer request: We ask for a successful outcome for colon cancer surgery tomorrow for my good friend Lynne’s mother. Lord Jesus, You promise in Your Word that you will be with us always. We pray that You will remind this dear family of that throughout this ordeal. (Matthew 28:20)

Prayer request: Father, do we thank You often enough for our police and fire protectors? One of them has fallen, but we thank You for sparing his life, and we pray for grace and strength for him and his family. He is Officer James Feltis of the Pentagon Police, a friend’s friend in the D.C. area. He was trying to warn a driver that he was going the wrong way on a one-way street when the driver inexplicably accelerated into the officer, throwing him 20 feet into the air. The driver was a fleeing felon in a carjacked Cadillac. Oh, Lord . . . why, Lord? . . . but we’ll understand someday. ‘Til then, we ask that You shower that officer and his family with Your love. (Hosea 13:14)