Thought I would share this.

A member of my church who grew up in a city near bolixi, mississippi, just returned from visiting his hometown. Although several of his relatives now have nothing, they all are so thankful to be alive. his parents, now retired, had built a church almost sixty years ago and for many years it has been a shelter for hurricanes. The current pastor, an italian man from chicago, had just moved himself, his wife and his 2 young daughters a couple of months ago. this was someone i'm sure knew nothing about hurricanes...lol. Shortly before the attack of Katrina, the family decided not to evacuate the city and stayed in the shelter of the church, even though it was recommended that they leave. the pastor said that he felt that God in some way was telling him to stay and so he obeyed him. Needless to say, the hurricane was fierce and during the worst of the storm, the church began to flood. the salt waters rose to a good five feet, forcing the family to the second floor of the church. All the while, the pastor was second guessing what he thought God was trying to tell him. it wasn't long, however, until he heard people banging on the church door. people literally swam to the church in hope for shelter. the pastor saved so many lives that night and most of them were children. if it wasn't for his incredible obediance to his faith, he probably wouldn't have been there.
i just thought this story was amazing and had to share it.