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Tag Archives: Safe Shelter
Unjust Shelter
Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent– the LORD detests them both. Did authorities look the other way as an officer accumulated 17 complaints? I did some simple research and found a Reuters article from three … Continue reading
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Tagged protecting police officers, Safe Shelter
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Shelter–From or In?
Disease and riots, death and destruction– these are difficult days. Has God has forgotten us? Psalm 61:2-4 (NIV) From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the … Continue reading
Shelter from Suicidal Thoughts
I’ve heard and read that the number of suicide attempts has gone up during this time of social distancing. Young people, especially, are hit hard by the isolation. From Psychology Today: “The rapid increase in depression, self-harm, and suicide since … Continue reading
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Tagged Desiring God, John Squires, Psychology Today, Safe Shelter, suicide
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Safe Water
Are you following the instructions for frequent hand-washing? What if there’s no clean water? According to charity: water, 785 million people in our world lack access to safe water: “That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. Or, twice … Continue reading
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Tagged charity: water, clean water, Global 6K for Water, Safe Shelter, World Vision
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Safe from Starvation
We’re looking forward to getting our lives back to normal. For some people, normal is long gone. Consider this from The Nation: “Major world disasters produce multiple ripple effects . . . In the case of Covid-19, the … Continue reading
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Tagged pandemic, Safe Shelter, starvation, The Nation
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Safe Shelter for the Weary
Tired of the unending social distancing? This old hymn speaks to our need: “Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, A weary land, a weary land; Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, … Continue reading
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Tagged Safe Shelter, social distancing, Vernon j. Charlesworth
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Shelter-in-Place for Easter
Gathering together for Easter–not allowed! This is a new experience for most of my readers. It gives us a quick glance into the lives of Christian brothers and sisters elsewhere. Ponder these numbers from Open Doors USA: “In just … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, Joh 16:33, Open Doors, persecuted Christians, Safe Shelter
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No Safe Shelter for the Homeless
Most of you will read this post from the comfort of your own home. Sheltering in your home is a safe option. What about those who don’t have a home? Here’s a March 20th report from Pix11.com: “An … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, homeless, Kassandra Frederique, PIX 11, Safe Shelter, Street LIFE Ministries
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Safely in Touch
Work from home, stay away, don’t touch. Keep in touch with God, stay close to Him. Pray. Lord, we pray: For those who welcome this break from their crazy schedules and for those who are crushed by the … Continue reading