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Category Archives: Safe Shelter
Shelter from God’s Power?
As reported in The Guardian (and elsewhere), China is closing some Christian churches and imprisoning their pastors. “Researchers say the current drive, fuelled by government unease over the growing number of Christians and their potential links to the … Continue reading
Shelter for Trafficking
No one is in favor of human trafficking (except those who profit from it). Those who view pornography may well be fueling something they claim to abhor. How do they know the images they watch are from consenting adults? … Continue reading
Safe Shelter in Church
Sexual abuse in the church makes news, hurtful news. People use their positions of honor and power for personal pleasure. Brothers and sisters, this should not be. 1 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) Flee from sexual immorality. Our enemy looks … Continue reading
Safe Stewardship
FARMS International strives to fulfill the call of this verse: Galatians 6:10 (NIV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. FARMS focuses their efforts on … Continue reading
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Tagged FARMS International, Galatians 6:10, Safe Shelter, stewardship
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Haiti Lacks Safe Food Supplies
A recent article in the Navy Times caught my eye. The U. S. Navy hospital ship Comfort docked in Port-au-Prince for a week (November 4-13) and provided medical assistance. But it wasn’t just the desperate need for health care services … Continue reading
Sheltering Wounded Veterans
Monday is Veterans Day in the US. Our wounded vets deserve more than a day. The Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans who experienced physical or mental injury or illness while serving in the military. The focus is on … Continue reading
Safely Packed in a Shoebox
It’s shoebox time! Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, collects and distributes thousands of shoeboxes in its Operation Christmas Child program. It’s easy: pack a shoebox with hygiene items, school supplies, toys, craft projects, clothes and $9 to … Continue reading
Sheltering Troubled Young Men
Reuters reports Nigerian police have rescued 300+ men and boys from abusive treatment facilities. Their families thought these schools would straighten out their wayward sons and teach them Islamic beliefs. Instead, the victims were chained, beaten and sometimes sexually assaulted. … Continue reading
Step Out of Our Sheltered Safe Spaces
According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, faith in Christ is growing faster than the population: “Globally, Christianity is growing at a 1.27% rate. Currently, there are 2.5 billion Christians in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Gordon-Conwell, LifeWay, Safe Shelter, Study of Global Christianity
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Safe Shelter for Hong Kong
As the world watches, protestors take to the streets in Hong Kong. Over recent months, hundreds of thousands have demonstrated resistance to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance; there is concern it would put the people of Hong Kong under Chinese jurisdiction … Continue reading