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How to Pursue Hearts instead of Chasing Performance

October 15, 2018 by Stacey Pardoe Leave a Comment

I’ve found reprieve in the woods for as long as I can remember. As a child, I hurried home from school to traipse around the woods in the blaze orange hat Mom made me wear. Later, as a high school special education teacher, I found a piece of wooded property behind the school and released my cares ... Read More »

Choosing to Rejoice in the Truth

October 3, 2018 by Sarah Geringer 4 Comments

My LifeVerse Love does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 1 Corinthians 13:6 (NLT) My LifeNotes Our world is divided. Contention seems to be more prevalent than harmony. It's easy to watch the news and get dragged down in dissension. The enemy ... Read More »

What I Wish an Older Woman Had Told My Younger Self

September 14, 2018 by Theresa Boedeker Leave a Comment

Like most things do, it slowly snuck up on me. There were a few warning signs, but I am not that observant. I had noticed I wanted and needed more naps to stay alert, but I was just thinking naps were one of my best friends. I had noticed I had less energy, but after all I am no spring ... Read More »

Running from Healing?

September 14, 2018 by Beth Steffaniak Leave a Comment

My LifeVerse “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” —James 5:16 My LifeNotes I don’t know about you, but this kind of verse and encouragement back in the days of my youth would ... Read More »

How To Find Your Inner Mary

August 17, 2018 by Hannah Boyd Leave a Comment

The story of Mary and Martha is one that many women (and men) can relate to. I know I can. It’s something I have often struggled with and still do. My mind always seems to be thinking of all the endless house cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping and all the other tasks that need to be completed ... Read More »

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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