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Category Archives: Safe Shelter
Eternal Shelter in Niger
Niger is back in the news, thanks to nasty words attributed to our President. Samaritan’s Purse is at work in Niger, helping local churches. More than 50 churches were burned in January 2015. “‘In my heart, I felt … Continue reading
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Safe Worship
Last year, Christians were attacked while worshiping in here in the US, and in Egypt and Nigeria. Around the world, many of our brothers and sisters in Christ meet together in secret, hoping to avoid violent confrontations. Let us pray … Continue reading
Shelter and Rest
Raging wild fires in our western states have burned homes and still threaten others. Dozens are homeless after the tragic fire in New York City. Lord, we pray for safe shelter for those who recently watched their homes … Continue reading
Christmas Shelter
As we celebrate Christmas, let’s pause and pray for our brothers and sisters who are in unsafe places: persecuted Christians worshiping in secret, those who are in war zones, ones on the run or in refugee camps, the poor … Continue reading
Safety for Burmese Muslims
You may have heard–and prayed–about persecuted Christians in Myanmar (Burma). The country is 90% Buddhist, and people of other faiths aren’t wanted. Right now, the world’s eyes are on the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group. This group lived in Burma … Continue reading
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Safe Shelter for Babies
It’s Christmas, and we focus on the much-loved baby in the feed box. Let’s take a moment to pray for unwanted babies who desperately need safe shelter. The Drop Box, a documentary produced in 2015, tells how a South Korean … Continue reading
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Sheltering AIDS Orphans
37 million people are living with AIDS. Since the world started counting, another 35 million died from AIDS and related illness. 13 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Many organizations minister to these children. One group, AIDS … Continue reading
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The Shelter of a Cow
Dan West was handing cups of milk to refugees when he realized what people really need–not a cup, but a cow. And that was the start of Heifer International. “That ‘teach a man to fish’ philosophy is what … Continue reading
Sheltering Homeless Men
There have always been homeless men in America. My mother tells how hobos would stop by their Wisconsin farm, and my grandmother would give them a cup of soup. Many cities have rescue missions that offer homeless men … Continue reading
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Healing Shelter
A good hospital is a safe shelter for people in need of healing. And a good hospital requires resources—things that are hard to find in some places. Mercy Ships has found a way: “A ship is the most … Continue reading