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Meaningful Friendship – Companions for the Journey

October 6, 2018 by Steven Halbert Leave a Comment

Opener: "Life is short and its finite and it plays for keeps" as Jeffrey Kluger says in his TED talk on siblings. We need our brothers and sisters in Christ for this journey we call life. Proverbs concurs with this assessment. Come learn how to find friends and how to be a better friend ... Read More »

Motivation for Work – Avoiding Sloth and Embracing Blessing

September 29, 2018 by Steven Halbert Leave a Comment

Opener: What does Proverbs have to say about work? Funny thing. As this post was coming up, I was so busy with work I had very little time to prep. But even in my lack of preparation, the Lord left me with two truths I'd like to share, and one is pretty powerful (and convicting). Motivation for ... Read More »

Marriage – Wisdom for Faithfulness

September 8, 2018 by Steven Halbert Leave a Comment

Marriage - Wisdom for Faithfulness Proverbs - Week 3 I had the privilege of teaching through some of the themes in Proverbs this summer. Over a course of seven weeks, I will summarize what I learned and post it here on Life Letter Cafe. For additional posts, check out my Life Letter Cafe ... Read More »

Mastering Self – the Tongue and Anger

September 1, 2018 by Steven Halbert Leave a Comment

Mastering Self - the Tongue and Anger Proverbs - Week 2 I had the privilege of teaching through some of the themes in Proverbs this summer. Over the next seven weeks, I will summarize what I learned and post it here on Life Letter Cafe. For additional posts, check out my Life Letter Cafe ... Read More »

Meaningful Life – Living Wisely in a Foolish Age

August 25, 2018 by Steven Halbert Leave a Comment

Meaningful Life - Living Wisely in a Foolish Age Proverbs - Week 1 This summer I had the privilege of teaching through some of the themes in Proverbs. Over the next seven weeks, I want to summarize what I learned. Additionally, in true Proverbs fashion, I want to keep each of these points ... Read More »

Kirk Cameron tackles ‘universal’ concern among parents about smartphones October 16, 2018
Kirk Cameron’s latest project wasn’t birthed in the mind of a Hollywood filmmaker. It began when he and his wife bought their six children smartphones, believing that the devices would help with schoolwork. Instead, his children were spending an excessive amount of time on the devices. Cameron then saw a story in the news about […]
Michael Foust
‘Indivisible’ movie tops October’s family-friendly entertainment spotlight October 16, 2018
Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Darren Turner is a husband, father and seminary graduate who feels called by God to be a military chaplain. His wife, Heather, senses a calling to military life, too, and so they settle at Fort […]
Michael Foust
But For the Grace of God October 16, 2018
The desire to engage in worthwhile dialogue is sometimes more nutritious than a meal. The post But For the Grace of God appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Del Duduit
REVIEW: ‘Gosnell’ isn’t gruesome, but it IS appalling and eye-opening October 12, 2018
Abortion is one of those hot-button issues that few Americans want to discuss publicly. It’s the subject you don’t raise at the Thanksgiving dinner table nor at the workplace breakroom. It’s the topic that is best kept behind walls, discussed only between intimate friends and family members. And, whatever you do, please don’t show us […]
Michael Foust
Pumpkin Dump Cake and Homemade Whipped Cream October 12, 2018
Autumn has finally has arrived! It’s my favorite time of the year. If you’re like me, you long for your house to spell of sugar and spice and everything nice. Here’s an easy-peasy October recipe I’ve made for years that will do the trick and provide a sweet treat for your family to eat. Okay, that was […]
Beckie Lindsey
UK Comms Regulator Finds Religious People Under-represented in the TV Industry October 12, 2018
In a report “Diversity and equal opportunities in television 2018. Monitoring report on the UK-based broadcasting industry.” by UK communications regulator Ofcom, religious people are significantly under-represented in the country’s TV industry. The report, published last September 27, involved the main five broadcasters in the UK – BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky, and Viacom – […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Poll Finds One-third of UK Christians have “Never Prayed for a Miracle” October 11, 2018
In a survey by research company ComRes and commissioned by BBC Local Radio, it was found that 37% of people who identify themselves as Christian have never asked or prayed for a miracle. It likewise revealed that 62% believed that miracles are possible, 43% said they have prayed for one miraculous act at least once, […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Questions To Ask Before Taking Social Security October 10, 2018
Social Security can be an important part of your retirement income. So, before you start making decisions about your payments, you’ll want to know what questions to ask. Here are a few to consider: How soon can I start collecting Social Security? You can begin receiving Social Security as early as age 62. However, your […]
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Religious Upbringing Linked to Better Health and Well-being – Study October 8, 2018
According to a study from T. Chan School of Public Health of Harvard University, children who participate in religious services tend to have better mental and physical health in early adulthood. The study also revealed that those who were engaged in spiritual practices or activities were much less likely to be involved with substance abuse […]
Joyce Dimaculangan