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Commercialism at Christmastime: The True Gift Is Christ
Lance Clarke | The Voice of Zion December 2025 - Column -- Christmas often begins with lights in the streets, stores filled with shoppers, and Christmas music everywhere we go. The season can feel joyful, yet it can also bring stress, exhaustion, and financial pressure. We may sense that Christmas has drifted from its original purpose – to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Commercialism reaches into our homes and hearts, nudging us to pause and re
1 day ago3 min read
How I Am Served
Denise Nevala | The Voice of Zion February 2025 - Column -- I never thought I was a writer. When I thought of writing, I imagined “those...
Jan 313 min read
In Faith I Would Repair
Andrew Hotari | The Voice of Zion December 2024 - Column -- When Christmas morn is dawning, in faith I would repair unto the lowly...
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Our Online Presence
Allen Pirness | The Voice of Zion May 2024 - Column -- I’ve been part of discussions regarding comments made online, and we agreed that...
May 1, 20244 min read
Thoughts about Santa
Natasha Warwaruk | The Voice of Zion December 2023 - Column -- My cheek is pressed against the window glass, my gaze surveys the black of...
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Who Is My Neighbor?
Angie Hoikka | The Voice of Zion November 2023 - Column -- In June 2023, Angela Hoikka moved to Misawa, Japan, with her husband Mark and...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
In Truth
Allen Pirness | The Voice of Zion August 2023 - Column -- I had all but forgotten how enjoyable summer holidays away from school are,...
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Broken Wings
Natasha Warwaruk | The Voice of Zion May 2023 - Column -- The Lord is in His temple. Whiteness of the snow on this sunny day causes me to...
May 1, 20233 min read
The Kingdom Is God’s
Allen Pirness | The Voice of Zion October 2022 -- Sometimes, especially if we are part of the planning group, we go to a lot of effort to...
Sep 30, 20224 min read
How Are Your Legs?
Natasha Warwaruk | The Voice of Zion May 2022 -- The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. – Job 1:21...
May 12, 20223 min read
Our Trials May Be God’s Mercies
MariJoy Andersen | The Voice of Zion April 2022 -- Life is busy. It is full of distractions. Work can fill our minds, long after we’ve...
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Live Within Your Blessings
Paul Waaraniemi | The Voice of Zion March 2022 -- Can we have a rich life, even on a limited income or modest means? It may look daunting...
Mar 2, 20224 min read
I Have Not Seen the Righteous Forsaken
Peggy Glynn | The Voice of Zion February 2022 -- I punch down the bread and again feel the soft dough engulfing my hands, a feeling I...
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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