The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the Pacific has caused untold devastation and suffering. We’ll still hearing news from the damage caused by the quake. But Christians shouldn’t just wait around for more news—we should act. We should be in prayer for the people of Japan and look for ways we can use our energy and resources in the recovery effort. LinC looks at ways Christians can and should respond to this disaster and others and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to build for the future. Key Scriptures: Genesis 8; Jeremiah 32; Luke 23:44-56. The upcoming movie Soul Surfer tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton who lost her left arm in a shark attack at age 13. The film looks at Hamilton’s recovery, her adjustment to life with one arm, her return to competitive surfing, and how her faith helped her cope with adversity. Next week we’ll discuss coping with adversity by claiming the hope we have in Christ.
