Building on the Rock Devotional Stories - Set of 5

How God Used a Thunderstorm

The mountains are dark and looming as the lightning splits across the sky. The forest offers shelter and in the distance the traveler spots a lamp. Rushing towards the door he doesn't realize that someone has planned this journey—there is a woman in the house who needs to hear about the loving Savior, Jesus Christ. God has sent the traveler to tell her about Himself.

There are many stories in this book. Read about the thunderstorm, some hidden treasure, and a Bible in a suitcase as well as many other stories about how we should live for God and read His Word.

How God Stopped the Pirates

As the pirates near the helpless ship, they raise their grappling irons and prime their cannons for battle. The captain stands ready to defend his vessel and the lives of the people on board. The missionaries go to their cabins to pray. Can anyone stop these pirates? God can.

There are many stories in this book. Read about the pirates, a burglar, and a Russian servant girl as well as many other stories about the amazing things that missionaries encounter as well as how God can change lives.

How God Used a Snowdrift

A hostile army is rapidly approaching the little Baltic village. Karl and his mother are in fear of their lives. Karl barricades the door to the cottage, but his mother reads the Bible. In the end, God uses a snowdrift to protect them from the enemy. So how does He do that?

Find out by reading the rest of the story. There are many other stories in this book, too. Read about the snowdrift, a little slave girl, and a fierce tiger. You will also read many other dramatic rescue stories as well as about how to honor God.

How God Used a Drought and Umbrella

It was the longest drought that anyone in the country had ever seen. Everyone was praying for rain. The fields were dry, the animals were thirsty, and everyone was really hot. But only one little girl really believed that God would answer and she taught her minister a lesson.

Find out how she did this by reading the rest of the story. There are many other stories in this book, too. Read about the drought, the poor man who was made rich, and the shepherd boy who lost his sheep. You will also read about people and lots of children who faithfully stood up for Jesus.

How God Sent A Dog to Save A Family

Emma and Alex have had nothing to eat all day and there is no food in the kitchen. Their mother has no money to buy food and all she can do is pray that somehow, someone will send them something to eat. In the morning, something is scratching the door and the children go out to investigate.

Find out what it is and discover how God has answered the family's prayers. Read other stories, too, about Flying Bread, Martha's Raven, and the Stolen Sleigh. You will find out about how God cares for us and about how children can believe in Him.