Daily Courage, from Open Doors USA - Monday, March 9, 2020
Daily Courage, from Open Doors USA |
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The Lord is with you, mighty warrior. (Judges 6:12b) For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10b)
Gideon
Gideon a mighty warrior? When you read Judges, the opposite seems to be the case. Gideon was a timid, disappointed Israelite. Yet, God called him a mighty warrior.
Was God being cynical? No, God is never sarcastic. God did not see what Gideon was, but what he could become. God sees us in a different way than we view ourselves. God chooses the weak to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27). He can turn a weak and frightened Gideon into a hero and leader.
Don't look upon yourself in a negative way. "I can't do anything, I am a nobody. I have nothing to offer." Whoever dares to answer "Yes" when God calls, will be anointed by Him.
For the weak are strong. For the weak can count on God's help. And will receive it. Even today.
Copyright [C] 1995 Open Doors International. Used by permission.
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7 Reasons the World May Hate That You're a Christian |
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Dale Chamberlain |
Sometimes, Christians are disliked through no fault of their own. Other times, we needlessly bring it upon ourselves. It takes wisdom and spiritual maturity to know when we’re being hated for the right reasons.
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10 Most Dangerous Apps That Parents Need to Know |
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Jaime Jo Wright |
Did you know that one of the kid's most popular apps gives complete strangers access to chat with them online?
Were you aware that another often used app introduces your child to soft porn?
And what if someone told you that "kid" profiles on streaming media apps are only as kid-proof as your child's ignorance?
One might not consider the dangers of such apps like Fortnite, Snapchat, and Netflix, but beware, they are worth considering. At the time this article is written, there are 78.3 million Fornite users, 186 million Snapchat users, and 151 million Netflix subscribers.
The odds your children will remain unaffected by these and other apps, are highly unlikely.
It's not a new conversation, this "be careful what your kids download" subject. But often, parents request a list of the most dangerous apps so they can easily safeguard their child.
Unfortunately, it's not as simple as a Top 10, and even the "safe" apps can become dangerous. So as parents, we need to be vigilant. As someone who has worked in the wireless industry for seventeen years, I recommend three important parental filters:
1. Know your child--do they communicate openly with you, or are they private?
2.You own the phone (or tablet)--just because it's "theirs" doesn't mean it's off-limits. Have you set the expectation that you can look through their phone any time?
3. Just because it's "Kid Safe", doesn't mean it is--have you researched the app?
Your electronic devices can be fabulous additions to your family's options for entertainment and education. But a major error many parents make is trusting someone else—namely the app developer—to rate the potential harm for your child.
But, as a mom, not just someone who works in the industry, I've found that some of the safer apps are also important to not disregard.
It's time to learn about some potential dangers lurking in your child's bedroom that would rival any boogeyman.
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