Archives for July 6, 2016

Why Nice People Kill Churches

July 6, 2016 by Paul Alexander 18 Comments

For the last 12 years ... I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve on the Sr. Leadership Teams of some of the nations fastest growing and leading churches. Over that time I’ve observed time and time again one of the most destructive inclinations to church growth and the advancement of the ... Read More »

The True Source of Our Trouble

July 6, 2016 by Lynne Raatz Leave a Comment

Job 1:1 “In the land of Uz there lived a man named Job; and he was blameless and upright, one who revered God and avoided evil.” What comes to mind when you hear the term “spiritual realm?” While it is easy to focus only on the world around us, the Bible makes clear that what we experience with ... Read More »

Toward a Theology of Reverence and Awe

July 6, 2016 by Michele Morin 5 Comments

It is staggering to think that the life of faith is really an invitation to share in the nature of God. He is holy, and he calls the believer to a life of holiness, providing the means and the might to make it happen. He is loving, and He pours His love through us in surprising ways. He is just, ... Read More »

REVIEW: ‘Gosnell’ isn’t gruesome, but it IS appalling and eye-opening October 12, 2018
Abortion is one of those hot-button issues that few Americans want to discuss publicly. It’s the subject you don’t raise at the Thanksgiving dinner table nor at the workplace breakroom. It’s the topic that is best kept behind walls, discussed only between intimate friends and family members. And, whatever you do, please don’t show us […]
Michael Foust
Pumpkin Dump Cake and Homemade Whipped Cream October 12, 2018
Autumn has finally has arrived! It’s my favorite time of the year. If you’re like me, you long for your house to spell of sugar and spice and everything nice. Here’s an easy-peasy October recipe I’ve made for years that will do the trick and provide a sweet treat for your family to eat. Okay, that was […]
Beckie Lindsey
UK Comms Regulator Finds Religious People Under-represented in the TV Industry October 12, 2018
In a report “Diversity and equal opportunities in television 2018. Monitoring report on the UK-based broadcasting industry.” by UK communications regulator Ofcom, religious people are significantly under-represented in the country’s TV industry. The report, published last September 27, involved the main five broadcasters in the UK – BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, and Viacom – […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Poll Finds One-third of UK Christians have “Never Prayed for a Miracle” October 11, 2018
In a survey by research company ComRes and commissioned by BBC Local Radio, it was found that 37% of people who identify themselves as Christian have never asked or prayed for a miracle. It likewise revealed that 62% believed that miracles are possible, 43% said they have prayed for one miraculous act at least once, […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Questions To Ask Before Taking Social Security October 10, 2018
Social Security can be an important part of your retirement income. So, before you start making decisions about your payments, you’ll want to know what questions to ask. Here are a few to consider: How soon can I start collecting Social Security? You can begin receiving Social Security as early as age 62. However, your […]
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Religious Upbringing Linked to Better Health and Well-being – Study October 8, 2018
According to a study from T. Chan School of Public Health of Harvard University, children who participate in religious services tend to have better mental and physical health in early adulthood. The study also revealed that those who were engaged in spiritual practices or activities were much less likely to be involved with substance abuse […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Ask not what your church can do for you October 5, 2018
My hopes simultaneously soared and deflated at the same time. We had a new young family with six children visiting our church that morning. They had just moved to the area and were looking for a new church home. We all went out of our way to make them feel welcome, included, and wanted. We […]
Ellen Fannon
REVIEW: ‘Venom’ needs a moral compass. Is there any hope? October 5, 2018
Have you ever wondered why superhero movies are so popular? Perhaps it’s because we enjoy watching people with other-worldly skills fly through the sky. Or maybe it’s because we relish films filled with cool car chases, CGI explosions and massive battles to help us escape reality. Or perhaps it’s just because superhero movies remind us […]
Michael Foust
Biking from Texas to Alaska to Fight Cancer October 5, 2018
Seventy days. Four thousand miles. Next summer I will be embarking on the longest annual charity bike ride in the world to help fight cancer. The post Biking from Texas to Alaska to Fight Cancer appeared first on One Christian Voice.
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