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A Sheep Song

764) Sheep, like many other animals of their size, are vulnerable to predators. They cannot run as fast as a gazelle, so a natural enemy, wolves, coyotes and mountain lions, can successfully kill them for food. In Bible times, sheep were valuable. Their wool was used to make clothing, they were eaten and certain ones
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Safety and Graciousness

753) In recent years, I have struggled with not feeling safe. There are many reasons for this but regardless of the source, there are many, many times that I find myself having difficulty breathing, tears close to falling and feeling these things because my faith isn’t strong enough. I often feel God must be so
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The Illusion and Reality of Safety

635) Teaching middle school kids is both amazing and exasperating. I am always trying to make connections with them. Several years ago, I noticed that many of my students had a certain name brand whose insignia looked like the letter “U” with a letter “A” below it. I looked in the stores and was shocked
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Is God Safe?

405) If you are honest, you know that life is not safe. Bad things happen and no one is immune. When things go awry, we often feel unsafe but, in spite of this, God promises us safety and part of this may be found within the bad. God is in control even when it feels
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Eyes on You

311) Parents watch their small children closely while they are swimming. Why? Because parents love their children. Just think, the God of everyone and everything makes it a priority to watch over you. Why? Because that’s how much He loves you. Psalm 32:8
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Held

294) Some of us, when we were little, would hide behind our mothers, hoping to feel safe in a scary situation. As adults, many of us yearn for safety, as well. God promises to be with us and to strengthen us. This can mean we may not feel safe in the moment but God promises
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The Illusion and Reality of Safety

261)  I have struggled with anxiety for years. In my quest to become a better me, I realize that much of my anxiety stems from the fact that there are some things I have no control of. These “things” are what Peter tells us to “cast” to God. He CAN and IS in control. I
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