These photos speak volumes about the conditions of WNC as well as the biblical object lesson. As the children’s song goes, “the wise man built his house upon a rock and the rain came tumbling down…and the house on the rock stood firm.” A rail worker, Cory Doss, shared the photos belonging to Ansel Ringler in October of last year. The post went viral, showing 44k shares currently. Cory wrote,
“[I don’t know] that some people realize how much water came through NC and Erwin and through East TN. This is the ‘House on the Rock’. It sits right beside the CSX main line. The bottom picture shows how high it sits with normal water levels; the top picture was after the storm was over. ‘And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.’ Matthew 7:25 ESV”
Mr. Doss recommends River of Life Miracles nonprofit; he shares that they are still very active in helping the displaced. Follow along on social media, view their Amazon wishlist for SWVA, WV, and KY on their website https://msha.ke/riveroflifemiracles, and digital donations can be made to: Deirdre Hefflin Paypal @Riveroflifemiracles | CashApp $riveroflifemiracles | Venmo @RiverofLifeMiracles
The relief organization Mr. Ringler, who took the pictures, would like to share is local to him – his grandpa helped put it together – Rebuilding Hollers. Mr. Ringler explains, “They have donated tons of building materials to help folks rebuild homes, and have worked with the high school where the students learn carpentry while helping to build folks homes who lost one during the flood.”
Rebuilding Hollers Foundation | RebuildingHollers.com | Mailing address: 676 W. Main St. #321, Burnsville, NC 28714
“So build your life on the Lord Jesus Christ, and the blessings will come down. The blessings will come down as your prayers go up…so build your house on the Lord!”
