Have you ever been near a wildfire? Today my family is sharing what it was like living through the largest wildfire in Colorado’s written history. We’re also discovering how wildfire can be helpful and what important jobs it has in nature.

Here’s our trail map:

• What is it like to live through a wildfire?
• Can anything good come from a wildfire?
• How is a tree born from wildfire?
• How can we grow through hard times?

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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Have you ever gone into the storehouse of the snow or seen the storehouses for hail, which I save for times of trouble…” Job 38:22-23

“Jesus answered, ‘Why are you afraid? You don’t have enough faith.’ Then Jesus got up and gave a command to the wind and the waves, and it became completely calm. The men were amazed and said, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’” Matthew 8:26-27

“We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out his love to fill our hearts. He gave us his love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to us.” Romans 5:3-5

“The LORD himself will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forget you. Don’t be afraid and don’t worry.” Deuteronomy 31:8

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you. This is because I, the Lord, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…” Isaiah 43:2-3

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Pyrocumulus Clouds: A towering cloud caused by a massive fire that can make its own weather.

Evacuate: to move yourself away from a dangerous situation or place.

Restore: To bring something back to its original condition, like a fresh start.

Serotinous: In most serotinous species, a seed requires high temperature like wildfire to open or be released.

Faithful: Completely trustworthy. Can be counted on.

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