I received a call from my mom this afternoon after she had been to volunteer at one of the shelters in Cedar Rapids. After sitting for 45 minutes waiting for something to do, she found herself helping an older couple clear things out of their home.

Helping gut a house and helping a homeowner determine what can be saved and what must be thrown away is something that can never fully be put into words. It is a powerful and deeply moving experience to realize just how futile our race to accumulate worldly possessions truly is when at any moment anything could come in and take that all away.

I am so proud of my mom (and I know you're reading this!) for getting in there and getting dirty. What an opportunity to show a servant's heart! I pray many of you who read this will take the time to get involved as disaster has struck so close to home.

Please pray for our ministry as we determine our response to this tragedy. We will likely be bringing a team to Cedar Rapids to help in the near future. I'll keep updates posted here if you'd like to be part of helping.