Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
Beauty in the Journey
Life is Cruel I remember one of my professors in class saying, “Life is cruel,” as my blockmates and I analyzed a story reflecting our world. Being a wide-eyed sixteen-year-old then, I nodded my head without hesitation. After all, humanity’s pain from broken...
Saying “YES” to Go
My heart for missions began in April 2015. I got connected to Jesus Flock, a church in Cubao, and joined their mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Back then, I knew little about missions. Although I heard a lot of stories about mission trips from my churchmates in...
North Central Mindanao College Launches First Journalism Seminar Workshop
North Central Mindanao College in Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, hosts its first-ever journalism seminar workshop, from April 15-19, 2024. The said event aims to equip aspiring journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of...
As if Face-to-Face: A Reflection on Gadgets
With just one click, you can have a “face to face” conversation with someone on the other side of the world—or right across the street from you. Our ability to make and maintain connections with friends and loved ones has been revolutionized by technology. Not too...
THE GREATEST EXAMPLE OF LOVE
The words of the scholarship director hit me hard: “I’m sorry, but because of your low grade point average, we have no choice but to withhold your scholarship.” I was crushed by the news, but I knew that I had no one to blame but myself. With a nod, I replied, “I...
The God of New Beginnings
When I think about new beginnings, I remember how God rescued me from backsliding. In high school, I was so on fire for God. I was always present in campus ministry activities and even conducted my discipleship group meetings in church and outside church. This...
A Second Chance at Life
Difficult Beginnings I come from a poor and broken family. My parents separated and had no stable work to provide for me and my siblings. My mother washed clothes for other people, while my father spent time in prison. From a very young age, I lived on the streets. As...
From House Gatherings to Community Outreaches: The Story of Makati Lighthouse
Makati Lighthouse In the heart of Makati City, amidst the lively streets and towering buildings, there's a place close to my heart-- the Makati Lighthouse. We at Makati Lighthouse are more than just a group of people who are connected to Makati City; we are a...
Ministry or Business? (Part 1)
The Testimony and Insights of Powerhouse Business Couple Peter and Jaime Teong Can one be a missionary and a businessman at the same time? “If you have been trained by the Lord all these years to be a king in the marketplace, to be a priest in the marketplace, [then]...
In the Steps of Jesus
Known for being the red light district of Singapore, Geylang’s streets are clad with women of different nations in their most marketable, skimpy outfits and with their faces painted with heavy make-up to enhance their features. Transgender people are also there to...
Partner’s Corner
Global Esther Fast for Israel
Beginning this Sunday (15 October), the ICEJ is calling for successive three-day ‘Esther Strikes’ of Fasting and Prayer to undergird Israel’s Battle against the genocidal spirit of Hamas terrorism. The Church has reached a time when it is not enough just to say, “We...
World Watch List 2023 Overview
Sub-Saharan Africa faces catastrophic collapse as Islamist violence sweepsa cross region. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a vast humanitarian catastrophe, as a wave of religiously motivated violence nurtured in Nigeria (6) has swept across the region, targeting...
Urgent Appeal for Ukrainian Aliyah
The evacuation of refugees happening in Ukraine right now is massive. This article give us a glimpse of what's happening and how ICEJ is working to help in the crisis. One Voice Magazine is in partnership with ICEJ-Philippines and is currently launching a campaign...