The Answer to Holiday Fatigue

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By Jean Boonstra

I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, too, don't get me wrong. I enjoy baking pumpkin pies, choosing gifts for our daughters, knitting Shawn his annual pair of socks and decorating the fireplace mantle with sparkling lights and green boughs with red berries. But let's be honest. The holidays are exhausting! Today, I begin my much-needed recouping period.

Pay to Pray

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By Shawn Boonstra

The book of Acts tells the story of a recovering sorcerer by the name of Simon, who, shortly after his baptism, saw people receive the gift of the Holy Spirit when the disciples prayed for them. Accustomed to performing tricks for money, Simon begged the disciples to share their secret. Offering them what one can only assume was a considerable sum of money, he said, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." (Acts 8:19) 

It would seem that "pay to play" is a very ancient practice indeed. 

Humblest of Men

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By Alex Rodriguez

Notwithstanding the powerful testimony of Christ's great sacrifice, one of my favorite intimations of God's love and desire towards us is in the titles bestowed upon some of Scripture's great men and women of faith.

Meeting Jairus

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By Jean Boonstra

A few years ago, Dr. Dick Stenbakken, retired Chaplain Colonel, was a speaker at an event Shawn and I were hosting. I knew a little about Dick and his ministry, and when he asked if our oldest daughter could participate in his presenation, I was happy to ask her. Natalie was delighted to be Jairus' daughter, and Dick brought her a costume and helped her choose a song to sing at the close of his message.

On the Other Half of the Mouse

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By Shawn Boonstra

I found myself trying to imagine what had led to such a horrible fate. Had the mouse been attacked by a neighborhood cat? Maybe. But it seemed very strange to me that the cat would leave half a mouse behind. Perhaps the unlucky rodent had been tragically bisected by the wheel of a passing car or bike. I looked around in vain for the rest of the mouse; it was nowhere to be seen. 

What Are You Thankful For? (Featuring the Voice of Prophecy Staff)

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In this short clip, some of the behind-the-scenes Voice of Prophecy staff members share what they're thankful for this year.

Once you finish watching, visit our Facebook page or tweet with the #vopThankful hashtag and let us know what you're thankful for today!

And be sure to watch Shawn and Jean's new Thanksgiving-focused DISCLOSURE episode.

Happy Thanksgiving from the VOP Staff!

The Greatest Last Place Finish

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By Kurt Johnson

As I reflect upon this story, I am reminded of a historical description of a meeting of church leaders following a time of persecution during the Dark Ages. The circle of Christian leaders consisted of men with missing arms or other appendages. Scars were etched on some of their faces or bodies from brutal torture. Each of these men could have escaped the torture and disfigured bodies. All they had to do was to recant just a little—just enough for the council to give them a pass. Or they could have gone off into the hills and found a cave or lonely place in which to hide.

The Fountain of Youth?

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By Jean Boonstra

Lorraine has lived a life of service, and at the age of 95, her memories and her wit are as clear as they were half a century ago.

I recently sat down with Lorraine and talked to her about her time of service right here at the Voice of Prophecy where she served as secretary to this ministry's founder, H.M.S. Richards, Sr. Listen to our conversation, and see if you catch her "prescription" for staying spiritually strong and mentally young all these years! 

 

 

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