Another Kind of Psalm

Another Kind of Psalm

Another Kind of Psalm I. At this moment, Your Word comes alive with a fire in its syllables, peeling away calloused flesh and piercing what could only be a rough cocoon: memory, habit, pain— realities given skin in a sheen of molten faces. And yet, I emerge, soft and...
At Such a Time as This

At Such a Time as This

Something to Be Ashamed of? Nancy rubbed her belly. She had spent the last few months trying to hide her “condition” from her mom and the rest of her family. She sighed. Her close friends told her that this baby was a blessing from God. If that were true, then why did...
Gardening with the Lord

Gardening with the Lord

Take a Break As I write this, the summer sun is blazing, reminding me that the seeds sown by One Voice Magazine early this year will bloom soon. The first quarter of 2025 saw us plowing our ground in various little ways. For example, two of us from the team went to...
Unwrapping the Gift for this New Year

Unwrapping the Gift for this New Year

Unwrapping the Gift for this New Year A Gift Called Life We often forget that life is a gift—a gift wrapped in skin, hours, and purpose. It is a gift that has an expiration date on earth, even if we may live an eternity in heaven. No matter how long this gift lasts,...
Prayers and the Journey Forward

Prayers and the Journey Forward

A Refuge in the Storm As I type this, severe tropical storm “Kristine” batters our land. We see pictures of Bicol submerged in floodwaters. We’re given reports that other regions will feel the wrath of the storm soon. There are pleas on behalf of people in need of...