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The Proverbs: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life

February 20, 2018 by Michele Morin 4 Comments

Four young men have grown up around our dining room table, and the book of Proverbs has shown up as a regular on the breakfast menu, along with the oatmeal and the eggs. Liz Curtis Higgs asked hundreds of her readers to choose their favorite verses from the Proverbs and then narrowed the list down ... Read More »

Don’t skim through the best

February 12, 2018 by Lisa Buffaloe 1 Comment

We are blessed to live in an age with an amazing array of books, Bible studies, online studies and devotionals to assist us in our faith-walk. I am so grateful God has placed teachers in the body of Christ. Pastors, Bible teachers, scholars, and writers can give clarity and truth to help us in our ... Read More »

Shifting Our Focus: Learning to Pray Like Paul

February 12, 2018 by Lori Anderson M.Div. Leave a Comment

Sitting Down to Pray As I sat at my kitchen table writing down the things I wanted to pray for during my prayer time, I made an unsettling discovery: my prayer list looked uncomfortably similar to my grocery list (which was not far away on the table as well). All the things I needed - things I ... Read More »

Something doesn’t add up…

January 6, 2018 by Rebecca Morgan Leave a Comment

It’s that wonderful time of year when we bask in the newness of a year and all it’s potential. I’ve heard a lot of people say “a new year, a new me,” in the last few weeks, and I’ve got my own list of things I would like to see happen in the next 12 months. In light of a desire for personal ... Read More »

Should the past be past?

September 7, 2017 by Rebecca Morgan 2 Comments

Until the devastation in Texas, the media was filled with stories telling us the social climate of the United States is just as dangerous as a hurricane. Countless articles and news updates reported on the hate, injustice, prejudice, and warped versions of “freedom of speech” that are threatening to ... Read More »

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Christian Actress in Broadway Musical Wicked: Q & A with Chelsea Emma Franko April 25, 2018
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz...before Dorothy dropped in. Likewise, there is more to Chelsea Emma Franko’s journey before landing a coveted role as a standby for Elphaba in Wicked. The post Christian Actress in Broadway Musical Wicked: Q & A with Chelsea Emma Franko appeared first on […]
Beckie Lindsey
Vietnamese Meatballs April 24, 2018
As of late, I have been enjoying traveling the world. Maybe not traveling as much as experiencing the world through the articles of people, places, and food found in Christopher Kimble’s Milk Street Magazine. And in my journeys, I have learned many things and found some great recipes. The post Vietnamese Meatballs appeared first on […]
Patty Schell
Surrender Completely April 24, 2018
God would have us to do as those little birds! Surrender completely to His power and love. He would have us to seek our safety in HIM. The post Surrender Completely appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Dr. Jeffrey M. Miller
California’s Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened April 23, 2018
On Thursday, April 19, California's Assembly approved AB 2943 by a 50-18 vote. AB 2943 bans books, conferences, and counseling advocating Christian theology of gender and sexual orientation, threatening religious non-profits, churches, and pastors who provide paid resources to help people practice their faith. The post California’s Assembly Approves AB 2943—Religious Liberty May Be Threatened appeared first […]
Beckie Lindsey
UK Scraps Plan to Monitor Sunday Schools April 23, 2018
In a move hailed by Christians in the UK, the government has abandoned its plans to register and monitor Sunday schools as part of its counter terrorism efforts, reports Evangelical Focus. The Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom (EAUK) issued a statement welcoming the government’s decision to scrap proposals that require the registration of settings that teach […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Museum on Persecuted Christians Opens in Japan April 22, 2018
A museum about persecuted Japanese Christians opened on April 1, 2018 in a large Catholic church in Nagasaki. The Oura church, Japan’s oldest church, is also a candidate site for the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, reports Japan Times. The museum showcases various items related to early Christians in the Asian nation, including panels explaining […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Christians in Algeria Denounce Government Clamp Down on Religion April 21, 2018
Christians in Algeria cry foul over the growing pressure against believers in the predominantly Muslim country. To promote and preserve Islam, the Algerian parliament passed a law in 2006 which governs non-Muslim worship. The law identified the codes of practice of religions other than Islam which includes a ban on converting a Muslim to another […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Egypt Extends State of Emergency a Year After Church Bombings April 20, 2018
Two separate church bombings last year in Alexandria and Tanta prompted the government to tighten its security and safeguard its citizens against further terror attacks. The church bombings left 47 people dead and many others injured has prompted Egypt to extend, for another three months its nationwide state of emergency starting April 14, 2018, reports Egyptian […]
Joyce Dimaculangan
Songs of Praise: Christian Rapper Sola Scriptura April 19, 2018
In spite of our shortcomings, God blesses us daily with another chance to do it over, to get it right! That is why nowadays diverse genres, such as Hip Hop are finally being accepted in Christian music The post Songs of Praise: Christian Rapper Sola Scriptura appeared first on One Christian Voice.
Astharte De Los Santos