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Lessons from God's Storms - Reflections on Hurricane Sandy

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I really enjoyed my run Monday morning as Hurricane Sandy began to brew.  She brought strong wind and a cold mist across my path.   Forest Park enjoys several miles of running trails through as much a forest as a runner can get around here.   The scene was breathtaking.   The mighty branches of the oaks were swirling around like leaves.   "The trees of the field [were clapping] their hands."   The forest chorus made a large and majestic sound - similar to Niagara , though perhaps on mute.   Twenty four hours later and the beauty of the storm was gone.   Now, scenes of destruction replace the scenes of majesty.   Among them are scenes from Breezy Point.   I was a security guard in this little gated community in Queens while working as a youth pastor several years ago.   Devastating!   Once quiet sandy streets are now blocked with houses and other floating debris.   100 homes burnt to the ground.    The east coast is flooded with similar scenes.   Millions are still out