[rwfromkansas]

God is Sovereign over all things. The founders believed this also. Ben Franklin even said so! Now, what does the statement mean? Quite easily, it simply means God is in control and directs the turbulent world of Earth. Frankly, I would go further and say God CAUSES the storms, the horrid events. Sept. 11 was caused by God to get our attention....to repent and turn to him.

[Prodigal Daughter]

I would say rather than God causing storms: man's disobedience causes storms. God allows us to experience the storms and the curses that are in the storm because of His righteous judgment and love for us and every thing else you said.