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Tag Archives: Safe Shelter
Safe Shelter for Trafficking Victims
Last Thursday, New Jersey’s Bergan County Prosecutor’s Office announced they’d broken up an international human trafficking ring. 22 people were arrested and more than 50 victims identified. The ring had operated in New Jersey and New York for six years. … Continue reading
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Sheltering Unborn Black Lives
Last Friday was the 2021 March for Life–virtual this year. Abortion is on my mind. I cringe at the number of abortions in our country. This 2018 data breaks my heart. It comes from the CDC. Basically, black babies … Continue reading
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Sheltered Ears
There’s chatter all around me. Telling me what to think and do. So many different voices. Some call me nasty names if I don’t agree. Varied views, each claiming to be the voice of reason. All of them distract … Continue reading
Safe from Persecution
I read now and then about the persecution of Christians. How often does it happen? Open Doors USA offers this quick count: “1 in 9 Christians worldwide experience high levels of persecution.” One of nine. What should the other … Continue reading
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Safe Shelter in 2021
Psalm 91:1 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. My New Year’s prayer for my faithful readers: May you safely dwell in the shelter of the Lord’s hand.
Shelter from Extreme Poverty
The UN currently defines “extreme poverty” as living on less that $1.90 a day. 700 million people (10% of the world’s population) now live in extreme poverty. The good news: Extreme poverty have been on the decline for … 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 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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Tagged Luke 15:4, missing and exploited children, Safe Shelter, US Marshalls
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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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Tagged Christianity Today, Crosswalk, Matthew 5:44, Proverbs 26:4, Romans 12:18, Safe Shelter, trolls
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