The Storm
A Children's Parable for Understanding Life's Hardships
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"Papa I feel like I have nothing to hang on to!" Allison exclaimed with fear.
"If you feel like you have nothing to hang on to, then hang on to me!" Allison's Papa said with a reassuring voice. Allison quickly wrapped both arms around her Papa's wasit and buried her head into his side. Allison would peak up and glance atthe menacing storm that pelted her body with rain. As the winds whipped the sail back and forth, Allison hung on to her Papa for dear life. Yet, in the midst of the storm, Allison knew that the tighter she held on the safer she would be. Her Papa steadied the boat and guided the small craft away from the pounding waves. Despite the intense storm, the beacon of the lighthouse shone forth in the midst of the darkness.
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About the Book
Allison was certain that her fishing trip with Papa would be a day of fun and relaxation. Little did she know that her excitement would place her in the midst of a storm. Allison has no choice but to put her faith and trust into her loving grandfather. As Papa comforts her, he guides the wayward vessel through the storm. Allison finds that perfect peace rests in the one she loves. Allison discovers that like Papa, Jesus provides safety and security for those who put their faith and trust in Him.
About the Author
For the past seventeen years, Joel Blomenkamp has served as inner-city teacher in South Central Los Angeles and Stockton, California. He has earned a BA in social science and an MA in educational leadership from Biola University, as well as an Ed.D. in instructional leadership from Argosy University.
In 2009, Joel’s father-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer. As a result, Joel’s children began to ask the difficult question, “Why would God allow something so bad happen to someone we love?” Prompted by the difficulty of answering their question, he began to write a story that would explain to them why we must go through the “storms” of life and the necessity of holding on to a loving, caring, and compassionate God.
Joel enjoys spending time with his wife, Colleen, and three children, Derek, Micah, and Allison.