It’s impossible to grasp the devastating losses brought by the fires in Los Angeles County this week. Over 10,000 homes have been destroyed, and nearly 200,000 people have been displaced. The Palisades and Eaton fires are still raging.

In times of such profound loss, we need the hope and strength that only God can give. It is in these times that the gospel message of a God who loves us, gave His life for us, and offers us eternal life and the security of a relationship with Him is more important than ever. He remains "our very present help in trouble."

This Sunday at @lbc_today we will give details about our  outreach and relief efforts for victims of the fires. Meanwhile, if you want to give toward these efforts, you can do so atand mark your gift for "Fire Victims."

Please continue to pray for the firefighters, first responders, relief workers, and those who have lost everything.

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof" (Psalm 46:1–3).