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When Hope Hurts

January 15, 2019 by Susan Shipe 4 Comments

My LifeVerse I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but YOU? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my ... Read More »

New Year Goals

January 8, 2019 by Andy Hoover 1 Comment

Life Verse: Romans 12:2 (NLT) says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Life Notes: As a Christ follower the New ... Read More »

The Best News

December 24, 2018 by Pam Ecrement Leave a Comment

My LifeVerse “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14 (NKJV) My LifeNotes As I envision the shepherds abiding in the fields with their flocks during the night watches, my reverie is lost with the sound and sight of an angel entering ... Read More »

What do You See when You Look in the Manger?

December 20, 2018 by Lori Anderson M.Div. Leave a Comment

The Sweet Gift of New Life For me, the baby in the manger conjures up some of the same feelings I experienced when I watched my own babies sleep in their cribs: warmth and sweetness; love and affection; a deep peace and extreme joy. The birth of a baby is always a very special time. There’s ... Read More »

Hope for the Dream Starved Heart

December 20, 2018 by Jessica Van Roekel Leave a Comment

LifeVerse: “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” Luke 2:25 LifeNotes: I have outlandish dreams like travel that transcends time and space or actually seeing the land ... Read More »

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Hulu’s new kid-friendly content tops family-friendly spotlight January 18, 2019
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. A 2018 poll showed that nearly 60 percent of Americans watch streaming television, and most of them have Netflix. But Netflix’s dominance over streaming television could be changing soon. Disney will launch its own streaming service […]
Michael Foust
REVIEW: ‘Glass’ is a tale about evil superheroes. Huh? January 18, 2019
Some people like their superheroes to be, you know, superheroes. They want superheroes who do good, defeat evil and inspire us to live better lives. Others prefer antiheroes — that is, heroes who do good but in an unconventional way. Think: Batman or Han Solo or even Jack Sparrow. Then there’s writer/director M. Night […]
Michael Foust
Research Shows Christians “over-represented” in Incoming US Congress January 16, 2019
According to the Pew Research Center and CQ Roll Call, the membership of the next US Congress shows more diversity except for religion compared to that of the preceding Congress. The changes are seen primarily on the part of the Democrats. The poll, wherein members reported their own faith identities, shows that over 99 percent […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Saying Good-Bye to Pets January 14, 2019
“How will I know when it’s time to put my pet to sleep?” This is a question every veterinary practitioner hears frequently, as veterinarians are truly the only health care professionals who see their patients from “cradle” to “grave” anymore. Making the Decision One of my clients made her decision to put her dog to […]
Dr. Ellen Fannon
Ten-year-old Girl with Rare Brain Disease Asks Two Questions January 12, 2019
A little girl originally from Apple Valley, CA, Sophia Campa Peters made a big request back in January 2018: Get the whole world to pray for her brain surgery. The post Ten-year-old Girl with Rare Brain Disease Asks Two Questions appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Beckie Lindsey
REVIEW: ‘Social Animals’ spotlights perilous combination of teens and Instagram January 11, 2019
Not that long ago, I was young and hip. I knew about the latest trends, the latest songs, the latest gadgets. It was my life. But the process of growing older and having children changed that. My interests also evolved. Social Animals follows three real-world young people as they post nearly everything about their lives […]
Michael Foust
OneLife LA: Local Event Alternative to March for Life in Washington D.C. January 11, 2019
Celebrating their five-year anniversary, OneLife LA is a walk for life in downtown Los Angeles for all of Southern California. The post OneLife LA: Local Event Alternative to March for Life in Washington D.C. appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Beckie Lindsey
A Tribute to David Miller January 10, 2019
“Don’t let seminary mess you up, Patricia.” Those were David Miller’s words at the end of our phone conversation last November. I chuckled. Leave it to David to have such reaction when I announced my decision to start a master’s program last Fall: “I know, my friend, I know.” I replied, laughing, “I will keep […]
Patricia Holbrook
Bulgaria Passes New Law Excluding Severe Church Restrictions January 8, 2019
On its last working day of 2018, the parliament of Bulgaria passed the new law, or the Religious Denominations Act, without the severe Church restrictions that evangelicals have been protesting against since October. The proposed legislation prevented Protestants from practicing their faith including preaching, funding, evangelizing, as well as training conducted by non-Orthodox minority faith […]
Joyce Dimaculangan