The Storms of Life: Stories of Faith Series, #1

By mary ellevold

The Stories are real life tales of what God did in people's lives, whether they had faith or not.  From the unforgettable storm to health issues, unforgiveness, and fear; these bible based stories inter-woven with modern day life; weave a story of God with us, no matter what the storm is.

• Language: English
• Publisher: mary ellevold
• Release date: Mar 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393292449

mary ellevold

Mary Ellevoldwas born in Madison, Wisconsin.  Currently Director of Christian Community Theater, located in Northeastern Wisconsin.  She is a professional ventriloquist and inspirational speaker for over thirty years.  Author of the "Stories of Faith" series, and creator of Sockie Puppets.

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The Storms of Life, Stories of Faith Series Book 1

Copyright ©2020 Mary Ellevold

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation.

Used by permission. www.Lockman.org

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Contents

Chapter 1: The Storm

Chapter 2: The Little White Church

Chapter 3: The Hemorrhaging Woman

Chapter 4: The Alabaster Jar

Chapter 5: Furnace Prayers

Chapter 6: Another Furnace Story

Chapter 7: The Chili Story

Chapter 8: The House Story # 1

Chapter 9: House Story #2

Chapter 10: The Avacado Frig

Chapter 11: Abigail, The Other Woman In David’s Life

Chapter 12: The Tornado

Chapter 13: Angels Among Us

Chapter 14: Neither Do I Condemn You

Chapter 15: The Pit Bull Attack

Chapter 1:

The Storm

And He (Jesus) said to them, Why are you afraid? How is it that you have no faith?" Mark 4:40 NASV

On that day, when evening came, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side. Leaving the crowd, they took Him along with them in the boat, just as He was, and other boats were with Him.

And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up.

Jesus Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion, and they woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?

And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush, be still. And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm.

And He said to them, Why are you afraid? How is it that you have no faith?

They became very much afraid and said to one another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him? Mark 4:35-41 NASV

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Mark has an interesting little sideline, only a few paragraphs, really, that go to the heart of faith.

And He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. Mark 4:34

The disciples were followers of Jesus. They were with him night and day. The crowds heard parables, or stories; but Jesus explained everything to the disciples. There was nothing He held back, He explained everything to them. Can you imagine walking and talking with Jesus? Do you have unanswered questions, things you don’t understand?

On that day, when evening came, He said to them; Let us go over to the other side. Leaving the crowd, they took Him along with them in the boat, just as He was; and other boats were with them. Mark 4:35-36

Jesus was the one sending them out on the water. Jesus was in the boat, calling them out, taking them away from the crowd.

They did not expect a storm right around the corner. Have you ever felt this way? You’re just living your life, and suddenly things happen beyond your control, something you never expected, and can’t control at all?

But it was different for the disciples, wasn’t it? They had Jesus right there with them. They could see Him, know Him, and follow Him. Then something happened that they didn’t expect; a storm. It was not an ordinary storm. It was a fierce storm that