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Category Archives: Safe Shelter
Imprisoned Bodies, Sheltered Souls
“But, because Jesus has been raised from the dead, there is hope—even for the most hopeless prisoner.” (from Ocean’s Story, Prison Fellowship) That’s the reason for prison ministry–whether it’s ordinary folks heading into their local jail, or national … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter, Luke 4:18, Prison Fellowship, prison ministry, Safe Shelter
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Sheltered at Easter
This year, as in years past, many Christians will remember Christ’s sacrifice and victory in silence. Some are on the run, hiding by day and traveling by night. Some are in crowded refugee camps. Some are in dreary, dirty prisons. … Continue reading
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Tagged persecuted Christians, Safe Shelter
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Sheltered Re-Entry
More than 2 million people in the United States are incarcerated. Our prisons and jails are fertile fields for ministry. Most prisoners will eventually complete their terms and head back into their communities. “Are our communities prepared for this … Continue reading
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Tagged prison ministry, prisoner re-entry, Safe Shelter
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Christ-Centered Shelter
America has an opioid crisis. People around us are dying of overdoses. “God is calling the Church to minister to those souls who are caught in the grip of this deadly disease.” A Christ-centered culture of recovery makes a … Continue reading
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Tagged "The Christian Citizen", addiction, opioid crisis, Safe Shelter
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Shelter from Witchcraft
Here in America, we tend to take witchcraft lightly, as in TV sitcoms and fun fiction. Not so everywhere–Liberia, for example: “‘Witchcraft can mix plant leaves and dust from the earth to destroy life,’ said James Cuffee, director … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ Evangelical Fellowship Ministries, Liberia, Safe Shelter, witchcraft
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Sheltered by Rev. Graham’s Rules
In 2014, Billy Graham published ten rules for living: Read your Bible daily. Learn the secret of prayer. Rely constantly on the Holy Spirit. Attend church regularly. Be a witnessing Christian. Let love be the ruling principle … Continue reading
Sheltering Russian Children
Every year in Russia, another 120,000 children find themselves in orphanages. Not all are without parents. The tough economy, disintegrating morality and too much alcohol take their toll. Parents give up and abandon their children. “A mother/father unable or … Continue reading
Sheltered Athletes
We just witnessed football players giving God the glory. We heard that winning the Super Bowl isn’t as important as knowing God. Next up: the Olympics. Meet some athletes who desire God more than a gold medal: Simidele Adeagbo, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian athletes, Olympics, Psalm 18:2, Super Bowl
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True Shelter
Sometimes I want to run away from the news. There’s so much negativity. I don’t know what’s true and what’s not. Hebrews 6:18 (NLT) . . . it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have … Continue reading
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Tagged Fake News, Hebrews 6:18, Safe Shelter, Truth
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Baby Safe
God designed the womb to be a safe shelter for unborn babies. Psalm 139:13 (CEV) You are the one who put me together inside my mother’s body. Let’s be honest. Many women are distressed by their pregnancies, and abortion … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, babies, Care Net, pregnancy centers, Psalm 139:13, Safe Shelter
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