Archives for July 31, 2016

The Present

July 31, 2016 by Cheryl Scott 16 Comments

I like to think of the world ... as a huge and perfectly-directed orchestra with God as the conductor, guiding each of us through His masterpiece. He reminds us when it’s time to come in, when it’s time to boldly crescendo, when it’s time to fade into a soft pianissimo, and when it’s time to simply ... Read More »

The Future of Small Group Ministry

July 31, 2016 by Mark Howell 15 Comments

I don’t know about you ... but I’ve long been intrigued by a somewhat obscure Old Testament reference to the men of Issachar. Tucked away into a long list of those who joined David when he was banished by King Saul, we’re told about the men of Issachar “who understood the times and knew what Israel ... Read More »

Cheryl Scott

July 31, 2016 by Cheryl Scott 1 Comment

Cheryl Scott is a wife, mom, daughter and believer who “follows her bliss” by writing on topics ranging from faith to family to business to baseball. She’s learning to embrace change (a long process!), and she finds joy in encouraging others through her blog FlutteringBy.Me. Cheryl is an economic ... Read More »

8 Signs Of Humility In A Self-Absorbed Culture

July 31, 2016 by Frank Powell 26 Comments

After God's Heart? Recently, I was asked to speak to college students on the topic of Jesus as the better David, the Perfect King. David is a fascinating character, the greatest king in Israel’s history, and arguably the greatest leader in the Bible. VBS stories frame David as a small boy, weak and ... Read More »

Mark Howell

July 31, 2016 by Mark Howell Leave a Comment

I’m the Pastor of Communities at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m also the founder of SmallGroupResources.net, offering consulting and coaching services that help churches across North America launch, build and sustain healthy small group ministries. In addition, I’m ... Read More »

Christian Actress in Broadway Musical Wicked: Q & A with Chelsea Emma Franko April 25, 2018
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...before Dorothy dropped in. Likewise, there is more to Chelsea Emma Franko’s journey before landing a coveted role as a standby for Elphaba in Wicked. The post Christian Actress in Broadway Musical Wicked: Q & A with Chelsea Emma Franko appeared first on […]
Beckie Lindsey
Vietnamese Meatballs April 24, 2018
As of late, I have been enjoying traveling the world. Maybe not traveling as much as experiencing the world through the articles of people, places, and food found in Christopher Kimble’s Milk Street Magazine. And in my journeys, I have learned many things and found some great recipes. The post Vietnamese Meatballs appeared first on […]
Patty Schell
Surrender Completely April 24, 2018
God would have us to do as those little birds! Surrender completely to His power and love. He would have us to seek our safety in HIM. The post Surrender Completely appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Miller
California’s Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened April 23, 2018
On Thursday, April 19, California's Assembly approved AB 2943 by a 50-18 vote. AB 2943 bans books, conferences, and counseling advocating Christian theology of gender and sexual orientation, threatening religious non-profits, churches, and pastors who provide paid resources to help people practice their faith. The post California’s Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened appeared first […]
Beckie Lindsey
UK Scraps Plan to Monitor Sunday Schools April 23, 2018
In a move hailed by Christians in the UK, the government has abandoned its plans to register and monitor Sunday schools as part of its counter terrorism efforts, reports Evangelical Focus. The Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom (EAUK) issued a statement welcoming the government’s decision to scrap proposals that require the registration of settings that teach […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Museum on Persecuted Christians Opens in Japan April 22, 2018
A museum about persecuted Japanese Christians opened on April 1, 2018 in a large Catholic church in Nagasaki. The Oura church, Japan’s oldest church, is also a candidate site for the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, reports Japan Times. The museum showcases various items related to early Christians in the Asian nation, including panels explaining […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Christians in Algeria Denounce Government Clamp Down on Religion April 21, 2018
Christians in Algeria cry foul over the growing pressure against believers in the predominantly Muslim country. To promote and preserve Islam, the Algerian parliament passed a law in 2006 which governs non-Muslim worship. The law identified the codes of practice of religions other than Islam which includes a ban on converting a Muslim to another […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Egypt Extends State of Emergency a Year After Church Bombings April 20, 2018
Two separate church bombings last year in Alexandria and Tanta prompted the government to tighten its security and safeguard its citizens against further terror attacks. The church bombings left 47 people dead and many others injured has prompted Egypt to extend, for another three months its nationwide state of emergency starting April 14, 2018, reports Egyptian […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Songs of Praise: Christian Rapper Sola Scriptura April 19, 2018
In spite of our shortcomings, God blesses us daily with another chance to do it over, to get it right! That is why nowadays diverse genres, such as Hip Hop are finally being accepted in Christian music The post Songs of Praise: Christian Rapper Sola Scriptura appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Astharte De Los Santos