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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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