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Churches, Facilities, and Resources…Oh MY!

May 13, 2018 by Tim Cool Leave a Comment

The other day I was contacted by a man from a church who was working with a committee he had established to help his church understand the importance of taking care of and planning for the inevitable future costs related to their church facilities. He had downloaded one of our eBooks (Church ... Read More »

The Bar Has Been Raised!

April 30, 2018 by Tim Cool Leave a Comment

I love the new television commercials for the Ford F-150 that ends with: It Doesn’t Raise the Bar, It is the Bar. The obvious connotation is that Ford is not raising the bar…but they ARE the bar that everyone else chases and tries to obtain. I love that. Now, let me be clear, I am not a Ford ... Read More »

No Matter What Vocation

April 24, 2018 by Pam Ecrement Leave a Comment

What’s your vocation? There was a time when it was common for someone to study, train, or apprentice to follow a line of work and continue in that same vocation for the rest of his or her life. That still exists, but it has become less unusual that a person may have various vocations throughout ... Read More »

Bake The Cake – An April 2018 LifeLetter

April 16, 2018 by David "JB" Miller Leave a Comment

Chalk this LifeLetter up ... under the category "Missed Opportunities" and feel free to characterize it's overall message as being in sync with Pastor Chris Hodges' wise quotation, "You first have to connect before you can correct .. ". Is it wrong to have clear moral and Biblical convictions as ... Read More »

Healthy Leadership Transitions: The Necessity of Continuity & Clarity

April 12, 2018 by Will Heath Leave a Comment

One cannot underscore ... the impact organizational continuity and missional clarity have on the succession planning process. These two factors are among the top three to four issues that shape the overall health and effectiveness of a leadership transition. To help you understand what ... Read More »

Christian Upbringing Lessens Suicidal Behavior in Teens August 15, 2018
A recent study found a positive correlation between suicidal behavior and religious belief in a family. In a study conducted by Columbia University and the New York Psychiatric Institute, researchers found that teenagers brought up in a religious household are less likely to think about suicide or die from suicide, reports the World Religion News. […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
The Savior is Knocking August 13, 2018
When looking at the door in the painting, Light of the World, you can see there is no handle or knob on the outside. The door must be opened from the inside! You must allow Jesus to enter. The post The Savior is Knocking appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Miller
Back to School: Make Studying A Lifestyle—Live to Learn! August 12, 2018
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” B. B. King Listen…do you hear it? It’s the collective sound of #2 pencils being sharpened nationwide. Yes, it’s that time of year again—almost time to send the kiddos back to school. But, why should our children be the only ones in […]
Michelle Medlock Adams
Christians Outraged as Rwanda Closes 8,000 Churches August 11, 2018
Rwanda shut down 8,000 churches alleged to be in violation of new government laws. Christians condemned the forceful closing of the churches, saying the government used petty red tape violations to justify its actions, reports Pulse Nigeria. The new laws demanded that establishments adhere to the basic requirements in terms of “safety, hygiene, infrastructure, and […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Lost 700-Year-Old Bible Returns to UK Cathedral August 11, 2018
A rare medieval Bible has been returned to its shelf in Canterbury Cathedral after it was removed from the cathedral’s library at the time of Reformation, some 500 years ago. The Lyghfield Bible—named after the 16th Century monk who once owned it—was among the books scattered when Henry VIII raided the monastery community. It is […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Financial Tips For Single Women August 9, 2018
What are your financial goals? Men and women face the same economic stress factors of modern life, but women still face specific obstacles. The post Financial Tips For Single Women appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Guest
Spread of Christianity Highly Influenced by Power—Study August 7, 2018
A major study on the history of Christianity found that political power, and not poverty, caused the spread of Christianity around the world. A team of researchers examined how Christianity grew from being a small religious group to one of the major religions in the world. Experts studied historical documents of 70 Austronesian cultures to […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
5 Things Replacing God’s Direction in Your Life August 7, 2018
Here are five things you may be using to replace Christ’s direction in your life: The post 5 Things Replacing God’s Direction in Your Life appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Guest
There is Another Way August 6, 2018
J.T. Starks grew up in Lancaster, Texas, near Dallas, amidst violence and uncertainty. He had no role model as a child, but he relied on his instincts for survival. The post There is Another Way appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Del Duduit