Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
What’s in Store? A Look at One Voice Magazine’s 2nd Trimester
Grace in Timing And just like that, the first trimester of the year is over! We are very grateful for the myriad of tasks we finished in the first months of 2021, particularly the completion of A NEW DIRECTION, the print issue of One Voice Magazine, and the launch of...
BEAUTY FROM BROKENNESS: RESTORING A SECOND-HAND WEDDING GOWN
Finding My Dream Wedding Dress Damaged with missing beads. A ripped inner skirt. Lace that’s old fashioned. She’s not as beautiful as the others. She’s used. And she only cost me Php3,000. Because I was growing emotionally attached to a cheap gown, I started calling...
Joseph the Dreamer: Then and Now
“I am special! I am special! I am special!” If there was a scene that stood out for me in Trumpet’s musical production, Joseph the Dreamer (JTD) this year, it was when Joseph said these words while pounding on the prison floor, forcing himself to remember his value...
Remembering Venite PART 3
This is Part 3 in a 3-Part tribute to Venite Castillo, written by his friend, Inah Tolentino. My Goodbye I already lost my father, mother, and sister, so I can say I am well-acquainted with grief. Still, I got blindsided by the grief over losing Ven. He was a best...
A Psalm in This World’s Pain
“Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear”-- Jane Weideman. An Anxious Pregnancy How can you set aside fear when you know that you will give birth in the midst of a pandemic—a time when you see death all around, and when cases of...
Biyayang Bitbit
PRODIGAL, COME HOME. He is the forgotten face, the man without family, the man behind bars. Whatever he’s done, our Father’s heart longs for him, and so must ours. Family isn’t family unless we make room for the prodigals to come home. The custodial facilities for...
Rising from the Ashes of Rape and Imprisonment (Part 2)
The Story of Krizzia Kate Yuzon Picking up the Broken Pieces After my deportation, I finally had the chance to tell the whole story to my parents. They were devastated, broken, and speechless when they heard what had happened to me. Until now, I can still vividly...
God’s Miracle: From Barren Womb to Instant Parents
The story of Pia and Jonathan Rapusas As told to Rheyn Altoveros What would you do if you found out you were pregnant on the same day you were to give birth? Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie? No, this is a real story. My name is Pia, and my husband and I share...
When the Presence Was on Lockdown
Our Worship Journey Imagine yourself standing somewhere in the middle of an auditorium. You’re among dozens, maybe even hundreds, singing praises to God in one accord. A worship band is right on centerstage, leading the crowd in exuberant worship music. Colorful...
Rising from the Ashes of Rape and Imprisonment
Miracles Since My Infancy When my mother was three months pregnant, she had a miscarriage—the baby inside her was pronounced dead. The doctor immediately came to attend to her. After a few minutes, the doctor surprisingly heard a heartbeat. My mom couldn’t help but...
Partner’s Corner
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.