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Tag Archives: Safe Shelter
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
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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Shelter from Child Trafficking
Recently, more than 50 missing or exploited children have been rescued in three U. S. states. Good news! The job is far from done. According to the International Labour Union: “At any given time in 2016, an estimated 40.3 … Continue reading
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Shelter from Religious Oppression
China is cracking down on religion. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recommended the U. S. government: “Redesignate China as a ‘country of particular concern,’ or CPC, for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom … Continue reading
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Shelter in the Midst of Persecution
Open Doors USA reports that Christians in northern Nigeria are facing increasing harassment and violence. As many as 1200 Christians were killed in the first half of 2020. “In some northern states, increasing numbers of Christians are dressing … Continue reading
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Shelter from Extinction
ISIS met military defeat in Iraq, and many displaced Christians hoped to return to their homeland. The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is one of several organizations wanting to help. ACN conducted several surveys to define … Continue reading
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Sheltered by Positive Thoughts
Working from home for my day job, I was assigned a few lessons in positive psychology. According to PositivePsychology.com: “Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including: Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and … Continue reading
Shelter in Some Other Storm
Our news has been so COVID-centered, I missed Category-5 Cyclone Amphan in real time. I discovered what I’d overlooked here in The Christian Post. I was shocked by the devastation in Bangladesh and parts of India. “‘When you take … Continue reading
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