Archives for February 2, 2014

Why Our Best Volunteers & Staff Leave

February 2, 2014 by Stephen Brewster 2 Comments

It hurts when people leave. It’s been said that people don’t quit organizations, they quit people. There are a million reasons why, over time, we can lose talented volunteers or staff members. Sometimes it’s circumstantial. Other times, it’s just a natural pattern of growth and development. But ... Read More »

The “No Words” Challenge

February 2, 2014 by Heather Palacios 6 Comments

A couple years ago, I had to meet with my boy’s teacher to discuss his behavior. Coming from the talkative loins of me, I shouldn’t have been surprised that he was having “talking” issues. So I gave him a “no words” challenge, where he would aspire to not ALWAYS have to say something just because ... Read More »

Keep Your Pets Safe During the Dog Days of Summer June 15, 2018
There is probably no better example of unconditional love on this earth as the love shown by a dog for its owner. For this reason, we want to be good stewards of the animal companions with whom we have been blessed and keep our pets safe during the hot days of summer. Veterinarians see the […]
Ellen Fannon
Church Opens First Anti-Abortion Office in Scotland June 15, 2018
The Catholic Church inaugurated a “pro-life office” in Scotland, the first of its kind in the country. Opened three days after the Republic of Ireland voted to overturn a ban on abortion, the new Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh Pro-Life Office in Edinburgh is a church initiative to promote the campaign against abortion, reports […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
SBC resolutions affirm women, denounce abuse June 14, 2018
by Tom Strode, Baptist Press DALLAS (BP) — Messengers to the 2018 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) affirmed the dignity and worth of women, denounced all forms of abuse and called for sexual purity among Christian leaders in adopting 16 resolutions Tuesday (June 12). Passage of the resolutions on women, abuse and pastoral purity by nearly […]
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U.S. Bishops Hear Updates on V National Encuentro, Share the Journey Campaign, Synod on Young People and World Youth Day at Annual Spring General Assembly June 14, 2018
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), gathering June 13-14 in Fort Lauderdale, for their annual Spring General Assembly heard reports today The post U.S. Bishops Hear Updates on V National Encuentro, Share the Journey Campaign, Synod on Young People and World Youth Day at Annual Spring General Assembly appeared first on One Christian Voice.
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Heartbreak and Glory in El Salvador June 14, 2018
Last month, I went on a mission trip to El Salvador. I went with Chi Alpha, the campus ministry that I am part of at the University of North Texas, The post Heartbreak and Glory in El Salvador appeared first on One Christian Voice.
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Thousands of Catholic Youths Celebrate Faith in Poland June 13, 2018
Thousands of young Catholics in Poland and from other countries gathered on June 3, 2018 to celebrate their faith. The 22nd Lednica Youth Meeting is Poland’s largest annual meeting of Catholic youths from Poland and abroad. It was held near Lake Lednica, a historical site of the baptism of the first Polish king, Mieszko I […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
SEC Fan Recommends “Buckeye Believer” June 12, 2018
Each day’s devotion from Buckeye Believer provides touching inspiration for the day, but the overall flow of the spiritual implications walked me through a complete spiritual journey. The post SEC Fan Recommends “Buckeye Believer” appeared first on One Christian Voice.
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Patterson: ‘I will not preach the convention sermon’ June 10, 2018
By David Roach, Baptist Press DALLAS (BP) — Paige Patterson has withdrawn from preaching the convention sermon next week at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. As a result of that decision, Austin, Texas, pastor Kie Bowman will deliver the meeting’s keynote message. Patterson announced his decision in a June 8 email to […]
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A Place Called Home June 9, 2018
Ahh, to be home! Nearly all people, and animals, have a place called home where they live and grow before leaving and establishing a home of their own. The post A Place Called Home appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Jay Ashbaucher