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Category Archives: Safe Shelter
Safe for Christmas
Here in America, worries over the COVID-19 virus disrupt our Christmas plans. In other parts of the worlds, violence disrupts Christian gatherings. The Morningstar News reported a brutal attack on Christians in Central India: “Armed with bamboo sticks, iron … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Safe Shelter
Tagged Central India, Morningstar News, persecuted Christians
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Safe for Christmas
It’s the first Sunday in Advent, and our thoughts turn to Christmas. Everyone wants to feel safe for Christmas. But different folks define safe differently. Some feel safe when surrounded by friends and family. Others feel safe with fewer folks … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christmas, Luke 2:14, Safe Shelter
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A Sheltering Prayer for Children
November 20 is World Children’s Day. Per the United Nations website: “World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 . . . to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.” The 20th has come and gone. … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged Ina J. Hughs, We Pray for Children, World Children's Day
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A Safe Place for Homework
I’m intrigued by the “Our House” program in Auburn, Alabama. Christian adults and college students help kids finish their homework and develop good study habits. From their By Our Love Auburn website: “This is NOT an after school program … Continue reading
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Tagged after-school program, Our House Auburn, Safe Shelter
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Once Lost, Now Safe
Friday brought good news: 27 missing children have been rescued in Virginia. Per the Department of Justice, U.S. Marshalls take the lead, in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, to rescue exploited children and prevent human trafficking. Thus far this … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged Luke 15:4, missing and exploited children, Safe Shelter, US Marshalls
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Online Shelter
On the internet, a troll’s posts are meant to offend. The goal: to spark anger and start arguments. What’s a Christian to do? Look to Christianity Today and Crosswalk for wise and memorable advice: “Thou shalt not feed … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged Christianity Today, Crosswalk, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 26:4, Romans 12:18, Safe Shelter, trolls
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Unsafe in Burkina Faso
Does the name Burkina Faso mean anything to you? It’s a small West African country, formerly called Upper Volta. Burkina means “upright” in one of the languages spoken there. Faso means “father’s house” in a different language. Basically, its name … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged Burkina Faso, Safe Shelter, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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Safe Shelter for Your Spirit
I’m tired of it all. Bad news. Politics. Social distancing. Wars and rumors of wars. Psalm 31:1-2 (NIV) In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 31:1-2, Safe Shelter
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Shelter in the Storm
Political storms, firestorms, health storms, wind storms, rain storms– Do you beg God to shelter you from the storm? Do you see Him as your shelter in the storm? Psalm 57:1 (NIV) Have mercy on me, my God, have … Continue reading
Shelter Our Nation with Prayer
Saturday afternoon, tens of thousands gathered in Washington DC. It wasn’t a protest. It wasn’t a political event. It was a prayer meeting. The event, Prayer March 2020, offered these prayer points: Humbling ourselves in repentance and asking … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer for the nation, Prayer March 2020, Safe Shelter
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