Category Archives: Safe Shelter

Safety for Firefighters

  Our eyes see the images, and our hearts turn to those fighting the wildfires.     Lord, honor their dedication. Protect them as they protect others. Keep them safe. On the capitol grounds in Sacramento, there’s a lasting tribute … Continue reading

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Safe from War

  Armistice: arma (weapons) sistere (come to a stop). The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. An armistice was signed, ending the “Great War,” the “war to end all war.” Only it didn’t. There have been … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter for God’s People

Psalm 122:6 (NIRV) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Say, “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace inside your walls. May your people be kept safe.” Amen.

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Shelter in a Forgotten War

Christians in the northern region of Myanmar have been suffering the same fate as the Muslim Rohingya in the west–religious persecution. Open Doors monitors persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries and offers this update:   “It has been called … Continue reading

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Shelter for Churches, Shelter in Churches

  Churches aren’t exempt from hurricane damage. But a damaged building doesn’t put a stop to ministry. Here’s an example:   ” ‘Some of the deacons are doing some reconnaissance for us, trying to find out some of the needs’ … Continue reading

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Safe Shelter for Scared Children

On September 28, a massive earthquake rumbled across the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia, followed by a tsunami with 20-foot waves. More than 1400 people died. This report comes from Bevita Meidityawati, World Vision’s response team leader: “Now more than … Continue reading

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Safe Judgment

Justice isn’t a game. But all too often we act like it is. Winning is the goal. People pursue personal benefit, political advantage or financial gain instead of justice. Someone goes free on a technicality. Favors are traded. Bribes are … Continue reading

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Shelter from the Storm

  Hurricane, cyclone, typhoon — what’s the difference? Location, location, location.   While America watched Hurricane Florence’s painfully slow approach to the Carolinas, Typhoon Mangkhut slammed the northern Philippines. In the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific oceans, these storms are … Continue reading

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Safety for Chinese Christians

  China is a big country, and Christians in different regions face different challenges. Government-approved churches are recognized by the Three Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM), meaning:   self-governed, self-funded, and self-propagated (with no foreign our outside missions influence); patriotic, with … Continue reading

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Safe Income

  There’s nothing like the shelter of a steady paycheck. Lots of people have the ability, perseverance and good ideas to successfully run their own businesses. What they lack is start-up money.   There are places in the world where … Continue reading

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