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What does the future of your marriage look like? 3 Questions to Ask

January 30, 2018 by David Barringer Leave a Comment

I'm not married to the same woman I married back in 1998. Let me clarify. I'm married to the same human, but she's not the same person. Really, neither one of us are. Marriage wasn't meant to be a change of a title (single to married) or a feat to accomplish. Marriage is raw material begging to ... Read More »

Pro Tips: 4 Ways to Get (and Be) Marriage Help

January 24, 2018 by David Barringer Leave a Comment

Ever heard of the term "pro tip"? It's origin came from gamers who were mocking novices. Nowadays, it's become internet slang for "tips given by professionals to those who are lesser experienced." Simply said, a "pro tip" is information intended to help convert a novice to an expert. About 20 ... Read More »

Shed the Shame: 4 Ways Shame Adds A Burden to Our Marriage

January 11, 2018 by David Barringer Leave a Comment

There's a gentleman in our church community who's introduced me and my son to backpacking. Ethan and I have fallen in love with it. We talk about it frequently as, every time we go, we enjoy it immensely and learn something new to apply to our next experience. That, by itself, would make a good ... Read More »

“TV saved my marriage” 4 Ways to Reconnect Your Marriage

December 9, 2017 by David Barringer Leave a Comment

It was the summer of '03. Anne and I were in a store walking through with the kids secured in our double-stroller. We were in a season of life that was a bit hectic. Cammi was 3 and Ethan wasn't even 1 yet. We were still discovering who we were as a ministry couple not to mention as a married ... Read More »

The Carryover: 4 Ways to Approach What You Carried Into Marriage

November 8, 2017 by David Barringer Leave a Comment

I had a realization about 9 years ago. At the time, my daughter was in fourth grade and I was staring at her homework and it hit me: Cammi's math had exceeded my abilities. I could no longer help her. I'd love to say this is some sort of exaggeration, but sadly, no. Once her math ... Read More »

Marriott International to Place Bible, Book of Mormon in 300,000 Rooms September 20, 2018
By the end of the year, travelers and guests will be able to find copies of the Bible and the Book of Mormon in 300,000 rooms of Starwood, Westin, and Sheraton hotels that were newly acquired by Marriott International. According to the company management, it’s a tradition that started in 1957 when Marriott’s hotel was […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Chick-fil-A – Food for Thought in and Around the Queen City September 19, 2018
Amongst all the troubling political, international, financial and storm related news this week, Charlotte Christian Voice is offering you a quick break from all that, and is covering something we can all enjoy and can all relate to. The post Chick-fil-A – Food for Thought in and Around the Queen City appeared first on One […]
Laurie Sanders
New Virtual Reality Walking Tour Showcases Ancient Jerusalem September 17, 2018
Jerusalem like it was 2,000 years ago through Jerusalem Virtual Reality (VR) Tours: Step into History, the first mobile VR walking tour in Israel. The tour allows travelers to explore the different aspects of ancient Jerusalem including the religious and commercial activities and experience what archeologists believe the Old City looked like 2,000 years ago. […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
REVIEW: ‘Unbroken: Path to Redemption’ is a well-done, powerful sequel September 14, 2018
Cynthia Zamperini is a young woman married to a famous Olympian and a decorated World War II veteran. But despite her outward appearance, she’s not feeling so fortunate. Her husband is Louis Zamperini, who was tortured for two years in a Japanese prison camp and who returned from World War II as a bitter and […]
Michael Foust
Religious People Who Feel Lonely Have More Purpose than Lonely Atheists September 14, 2018
In a secular study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, results show that religious people who are lonely and see God as a friend have a higher sense of purpose in life and comfort compared to lonely people who do not believe in God. The post Religious People Who Feel Lonely Have More […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Does God Have our Ultimate Loyalty September 13, 2018
Loyalty is the quality of standing firm in one’s devotion or allegiance to someone or something. Loyalty comes from the heart, not from a feeling of obligation or from a legal contract. On one occasion, a lawyer asked Jesus, “Which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus answered, “You shall love the Lord […]
Dr. David L. Chancey
Seven-Day Plan for Getting Off Sugar and Carbs September 10, 2018
By following the seven-day outline below you will feel better, gain clarity of mind, increase your energy, and improve your health. The following eating plan provides step-by-step instructions of how to eliminate sugar and carbs from your diet. The sixth article in this series, Harmful vs. Beneficial Foods for Optimum Health and Weight, helped you […]
Susan U. Neal
Survey: Africa, Latin America, the U.S. Have the Most Committed Christians September 10, 2018
Christianity remains the world’s largest religion and a latest survey showed that Christians in Africa, Latin America, and the United States have the highest level of commitment to their faith. According to a Pew Research Center study, religion is most important to believers living in Africa, Latin America, and the United States. Christians in these […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Summit Seeks to Develop Leaders to Impact Communities September 9, 2018
Los Angeles’ Mosaic Church Senior Pastor Erwin McManus was a featured speaker at this year’s international Global Leadership Summit (GLS), and he inspired listeners and drove some to tears with his testimony about overcoming cancer. McManus encouraged GLS participants to be faithful and confident that they will succeed—regardless of challenges—because God is always on their […]
Beckie Lindsey