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Nov 1, 20165 min read
"Thanks for Joy and Thanks for Tears" SHZ 351
Janelle Huhta | 2016 November Voice of Zion “Thanks for Joy and Thanks for Tears” (SHZ 351) Thanksgiving is an official government...
Oct 1, 201618 min read
At Peace With Singlehood
Various | 2016 October Voice of Zion At Peace with Singlehood Though aware of the many blessings I’ve received in life, how can I be at...
Sep 1, 201615 min read
Accepting Children - A Matter Of Faith
Various | 2016 September Voice of Zion On These Pages: We live a time when human reason fiercely battles against faith on many fronts....
Sep 1, 20162 min read
A New Family Member
Elaine Nikula | 2016 September-October Shepherd's Voice A New Family Member This is baby Makenna, who was just born on June 20. She is...
Jul 1, 20163 min read
A Special Auntie
Lydia Hillukka (with Katie Hillukka) | 2016 July-August Shepherd's Voice A Special “Auntie” With a big yawn, Nora sits up in bed. “Mom!”...
May 1, 20163 min read
Believing Parents Are a Great Gift
Gloria Keranen | 2016 May-June Shepherd's Voice Believing Parents Are a Great Gift Why is having a believing mother and father a great...
Aug 1, 20151 min read
A Believing Friend Is a Treasure
Becky Randall | 2015 August Voice of Zion
Jan 1, 20153 min read
A Sad Winter Day
Arvin Pirness | 2015 January- February Shepherd's Voice A Sad Winter Day It was a Sunday afternoon in mid-January. Our family had spent...
Dec 1, 20122 min read
Advent - A Time Of Preparing
George Koivukangas | 2012 December Voice of Zion Advent—a Time of Preparing This time of year leading up to Christmas is a special season...
Nov 1, 20126 min read
Accepting Children As Gifts From God
| 2012 November Voice of Zion Accepting Children as Gifts from God The holy bible begins with the words: “In the beginning God created…”...
Aug 1, 20121 min read
Beyond Families (Needs of Elders, Singles, Others)
Jim Frantti | 2012 LLC Home and Family Workshop (SLC) --
Mar 1, 20123 min read
The Believing Home as a Refuge
Jouko Haapsaari | The Voice of Zion March 2012 -- A Place of Protection “I remember from my youthful years, how especially good it...
Feb 1, 20125 min read
Caring for the Marriage Relationship
Keith Waaraniemi | The Voice of Zion February 2012 -- Love, Commitment, and Work Keep Marriage Strong Marriage is like holding on to a...
Sep 30, 20047 min read
All Saints’ Day - A Christian Counterpart to Halloween and Secularization
Jon Bloomquist | The Voice of Zion October 2004 -- All Saints’ Day falls on November 1st in our church calendar. The origins of this holy...
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