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How to Cultivate a Hospitable Heart

July 29, 2018 by Stacey Pardoe 1 Comment

It happened ten years ago, but I remember her tone as if it all went down yesterday. I was just learning what it meant to offer hospitality. I was just learning to open my heart and my home to others. We lived in a little doublewide at least a dozen miles from anything worthy of being called a ... Read More »

I’m in the Right Place…

July 28, 2018 by Chip Etier 7 Comments

Three ladies were walking up the steps in front of me. It was a flight of about 39 steps leading up the the main entrance of Springhill Baptist Church near Canton, NC. One lady, who I guess was in her seventies, and walked with a cane, was helping another lady assist a third woman (even ... Read More »

Christmas in July: 3 Fantastic Resources to Help You Plan for Christmas

July 27, 2018 by Lori Anderson M.Div. Leave a Comment

Christmas. In July. What?! We're in the middle of Popsicle and pool days. We're busy relaxing on the deck with a good book, and enjoying bonfires at the beach with toes in the sand. Who's thinking about Christmas? We are at Extravagant Hope! If you've ever planned a Christmas event ... Read More »

Could My Broken Heart Lead Me to Greater Faith?

July 20, 2018 by Julie Loos Leave a Comment

Do you have a wounded heart? Has something happened in your past that you just can’t get over? Many years ago, I endured pain from some hurtful words said to me and actions done to me. These behaviors cut like a knife into the deepest part of me. You could say I was brutally wounded, and while ... Read More »

7 Questions Sunday: Kelly Balarie & Battle Ready

July 19, 2018 by David "JB" Miller Leave a Comment

LifeLetter Cafe LifeWriter Kelly Balarie is an author and national speaker on a mission to encourage others not to give up.Through times of extreme testing,Kelly's discovered peace-bringing wisdom, truth, and techniques that help women live full-hearted, even when life feels downright empty. ... 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.
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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.
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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