Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
Editorial: Our Breakthrough Continues
Our Breakthrough Continues One Voice Magazine has had our first interesting month of broadcasting One Voice Radio in partnership with United Christian Artists of the Philippines (UCAP). I must say, the reception of this new project has been delightfully warm! One huge...
Latest Stories
Surviving Covid PART 2
I saw shadows in my room. We prayed and rebuked the spirits of infirmity in Jesus’ name, and then the shadows were gone. I thought, “How will they announce my death? How will they tell my sons that their mom is gone?” I started composing my own obituary and said, “Is...
Surviving COVID
Going to the Hospital It was July 18 when my husband, Mon, was infected with COVID-19. A few days after, on July 25, I also started showing signs and symptoms. We tried to rest and recover from home, but by Sunday, August 2, my sister Joy, a pediatrician, went to our...
The Runaway Pastor PART 2
Instead of following God’s call for me to be a pastor, I went to Taiwan to work as a machine operator. In doing so, a huge void invaded my heart. While abroad, the Holy Spirit reminded me of my joyful experiences with God. As I thought about them, I also reflected on...
ANG MANGARAP AY PARA KAY KRISTO
“Pagputok pa lamang ng liwanag, dali dali na akong umalis upang makita ang resulta ng aming pagsusulit.” “Sinalubong ko ang listahan nang may malaking ngiti sa aking mga labi na unti-unting pinatatamlay ng katotohanang hindi pa nadaraanan ng aking mga mata ang aking...
Waiting for Seven: The Story of Tim and Noemi Salegumba PART 2
On the 3rd month of pregnancy, Noemi got infected with chicken pox. By the time she was cured, the baby in her womb didn’t have life anymore. She was brought to the hospital where she labored to bring the lifeless baby out. The labor was painful, according to Noemi....
Waiting for Seven: The Story of Tim and Noemi Salegumba
“May pangako ang Lord.” (“The Lord made a promise.”) The First Years After four years of being boyfriend and girlfriend, Pastor Tim and Noemi decided to get married on April 29, 1989. He was 23 years old and she was 25. Both of them were in ministry; Pastor Tim just...
The Wonder Woman
It’s getting later in the year; that time when the air is chilled by the thought of endings. The sun sets at seven now, and the sky is already pinking as I close the door of my mom’s dented green van. I tilt my head up towards the sunset. I love everything about this...
From Drugs to Riches Part 3
Dreaming for my Family I started to dream of a life free from strife, violence, and hopelessness. I was able to release forgiveness to those who killed my father, and I started to dream good things for my family back in Cebu. I wanted them to know and receive Jesus,...
From Drugs to Riches (Part 2)
The Road to Recovery After my father’s death, my family agreed to send me to a rehabilitation center. I said yes. I thought I was going to Cebu for this, but I ended up in Antipolo. My family booked round trip tickets for themselves, not for me. I felt they really...
Partner’s Corner
CORRIE TEN BOOM: THE SAINT WHO SURVIVED RAVENSBRÜCK
When World War 2 broke out, many Jews were being rounded up and sent on one-way trips to the concentration camps of the Third Reich. The ten Booms decided to fight back by making their home a safe house for Jews. This Dutch family would hide the Jews, give them new...
PAKISTAN: Shahzad Now Knows Who He Is Being Persecuted For
Is there anything more tragic than being persecuted for the Jesus you don’t know? In Pakistan, there is a community of “unchurched Christians.” They are people born into “Christian” families who have been cut-off from the church. Millions of Pakistanis are...
Travel Purposes: Go
Like most of the youth in my generation, I yearn for the luxury known as traveling. I’ve met people who could go out of the country for vacation on a yearly basis. I’ve also met people who could get a taste of that experience only after saving up and waiting for seat...
