Tornados and Grace: Lessons of Hope and Kindness
Tornados and Grace reveals how one of America’s deadliest storms devastated Joplin but also showcased God’s redeeming presence through compassion.
Volunteers from across the country poured into the city, bringing supplies, support, and hope that restored lives in the aftermath.
The story emphasizes that even in overwhelming loss, grace can rise through the kindness of neighbors and the unity of God’s people.
In 2011, another tornado mowed into Joplin, MO, where Randy Gariss ministered at College Heights Christian Church. As a mile-wide F5 tornado, there were 161 fatalities and 7,000 homes destroyed. Gariss grieved with his beloved city in their unspeakable tragedy. Yet, in this excerpt from a recent interview, you will hear Gariss reflects on the surprising good that he saw God bring out of the devastation.
