May 24, 2017
By Amanda Boston “It bothers me to get a call and have to tell a person we don’t serve that area,” said Jim McNeil, the president of the Greater Brandon Meals on Wheels. On April 20, McNeil’s opening remarks at the annual Meals on Wheels volunteer appreciation luncheon were a call to action as he […]
May 24, 2017
By Amanda Boston “In this day and age, everyone is so quick to point out when something goes wrong or a negative. We don’t take enough time to give thanks when things are good,” said Ryan Hughes in the context of teachers. Hughes is the vice president and a founding member of the Brandon Christian […]
April 24, 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes The Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Church of Bones, is considered one of the most unusual churches in the world. This small chapel is located in Sedlec, Czech Republic and appears outwardly as an average medieval Gothic church. However, upon entering the Sedlec Ossuary, it is immediately apparent what makes […]
April 24, 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes Whether we’re new moms or have been a mom for a while, we all need some help navigating this lifelong journey of motherhood. As Mother’s Day approaches, many mothers find themselves struggling to find their purpose. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom By: Arlene Pellicane Beginning with a Scripture passage […]
April 24, 2017
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti Children of Destiny Church Raise Missions Funds Pastor Mike challenged the children of Destiny Church’s Kidz Factory to raise over $1,000 for the Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade (BGMC) in the month of March. All the money raised is used to purchase literature for missionaries in the United States and in […]
April 24, 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes John Boanerges, one of the followers of Jesus, was recently released from being held hostage on the island of Patmos for an undisclosed amount of time. After his emancipation, he released a book called Revelation that is reported to be included as the last book of the Bible. John is son […]
April 24, 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes The Case For Christ Movie Opens Strong at Box Office The film The Case for Christ debuted in April at the box office in the top 10 movies. According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, the film grossed close to $8,500,000 in the first two weeks of release. In addition, it’s the first film from […]
April 24, 2017
By Libby Hopkins Ephesians 2:21-22 says, “In whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” Pastor Brent Simpson and his congregation at Arise Assembly of God at Brandon can relate to […]
April 24, 2017
By Debora Coty I had a transformation this week. Unexpected. Humbling. Glorious. For the last two months, I’ve been unable to hear out of my right ear; noises were completely muffled as if I were under water. Many sounds were lost to me altogether … birdsong, someone calling me from the next room, the telephone […]
May 24, 2017
Learning How To Become Equipped With A Spiritual Tool
By Tatiana Ortiz Throughout time, some individuals may encounter various obstacles in their lives and seem unsure of how to overcome them. Reading the Truth Seekers: Quiet Time devotional series by Bill Kagey, takes individuals on a spiritual journey that teaches on the books of the New Testament as they strengthen their relationship with God. […]
By Tatiana Ortiz Christian Voice Monthly, Inspirational