A desperate plea for friends turned a boy's life around in an unexpected way.
Shayden Walker, 12, from Amarillo, Texas knocked on a neighbor's door looking for possible friends. "I just wanted to see if you knew any kids around like 11 or 12," he asked into the doorbell camera. "I need some friends like, really bad."
He
Strangers raised $40,000 for a 12-year-old boy from Texas who was looking for new friends after being bullied by others.
08/16/2023
A district south of Paris is rediscovering how it is like to become a good neighbor. With millions of people living in the City of Lights, many suffer from social isolation and loneliness. This occurs in many urban areas, but especially in Paris, where tourists go in and out of the city, people always moving and going somewhere and not making connections with others.
The République des Hyper Voisins aims to counter some of the disadvantages of living in the city such as urban loneliness and isolation.
07/20/2023
A mother offered $50 for any truck driver willing to bring her son for a ride in their truck on his eighth birthday on July 9. She noticed that his boy who loves trucks was feeling lonely and a truck ride might cheer him up on his special day. Little did she know, not only one truck driver would heed her call, but over 60!
Young Oliver Johnson from Hamilton, New Zealand is obsessed with trucks.
A mom's call on social media brought the community together to celebrate her lonely son's birthday.
07/20/2023
A father-and-son duo is making waves in the sports industry and they got noticed by one of its luminaries.
Jeff and Johnny Agar from Rockford, Michigan got the surprise of their lives when they got an invitation to join the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. A prestigious tournament, this ultra-triathlon is by-invitation only and is joined by the very best triathletes in the world.
An athlete with cerebral palsy and his dad are now training for their toughest challenge yet---IRONMAN World Championship 2024 in Hawaii.
07/13/2023
An unfortunate mix-up put an embarrassing blemish on the 54th annual Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the world’s largest 10K. In the women’s elite division, defending champion Senbere Teferi led much of the race, but on the final approach to the finish line, sprinting behind three police motorcycle escorts, Teferi followed a policeman who, unexplainably, turned onto a side street.
An unfortunate mix-up put an embarrassing blemish on the 54th annual Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the world’s largest 10K.
07/06/2023
Most Floridians are familiar with Henry Flagler, the notable 19th-century American industrialist, but few outside of the state are aware of the feats he accomplished or the foundation of faith that fueled much of his direction and many of his decisions.
To prepare to tell the story of Henry Flagler, we started with a tour of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Flagler
Most Floridians are familiar with Henry Flagler, the notable 19th-century American industrialist, but few outside of Florida are aware of the feats he accomplished or the foundation of faith that fueled much of his direction and many of his decisions.
06/30/2023
Poverty can lead people to crime, to lose hope in life or give up on their dreams, but not Rehan Staton. His circumstances in life didn't prevent him from aiming high and reaching his goals.
Rehan endured a lot of hardships that may cripple many. Abandoned by his mother at 8, his father solely raised him and his older brother.
Poverty didn't stop a former trash hauler to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer.
06/23/2023
By Julie Warnock Adams:
The oxygen is gone.
Those are the words that showed up on my phone this morning. The Titanic submarine with 5 people, had 96 hours of oxygen.
A man named Stockton Rush is one of the 5 aboard this sub. He is the CEO of OceanGate which operates this vessel. Stockton is a billionaire.
Stockton’s wife is the great- great granddaughter of Isidro and Ida Strauss; the well known couple who died on the Titanic in 1912. Isidor is known for making sure all women and children were first in reaching safety. Ida, refused to leave his side.
While there are lots of emotional stories that can be taken from all of this; my first thought is the unknown of how our lives will end. None of these people decided to leave the planet this way. They were explorers, adventurers, researchers.
All of that being said, one thing is true…money will never be your greatest investment. It will never be your last thought to have wished for more. Rather, your relationships will now be front and center. The people you love and who have loved you- are the investments. And even greater, is your investment with Jesus.
So while you are reading this, and have the oxygen to comprehend your life, make sure you have a life-line with Jesus.
The UK has an ageing population and it is estimated that by 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be aged 75. Senior living concepts are evolving to cater to the diverse needs of elderly people in Britain. Today, seniors can choose whether to live their sunset years in communities that provide a high level of independence or those that provide a greater level of support.
A Missouri teenager walked 6 miles to attend his eighth-grade graduation and his drive to experience the commencement exercises secured his future.
Xavier Jones, 14 years old, didn't have a ride at that time, so he made a plan to make it to his graduation.
A broken vehicle didn't hinder an 8th grader to attend his graduation.
06/15/2023
A local resident of Meridian, Mississippi celebrated another huge milestone in her life recently. Family and close friends surrounded Julia Mae Hunter-Rice as she turned 107 years old on June 2.
Born in 1916, Ms. Rice danced and smiled as her loved ones sang happy birthday to her. Dorothy Dickson, her daughter, shared with WTOK-TV that, "Her secret is smiling and being fair.
A woman from Mississippi celebrated her 107th birthday and she shared her secret to having a long life.
06/12/2023
Prominent Christian evangelist Pat Robertson died in his home in Virginia on June 8 at the age of 93. Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and tried a run for president.
Robertson used cable television to push a conservative and fundamentalist interpretation of the Bible. "He shattered the stain glass window," TD Jakes, a Dallas pastor said in CBN's statement.
Prominent Christian evangelist Pat Robertson died in his home in Virginia on June 8 at the age of 93.
06/12/2023
A pet shelter worker in Georgia was browsing through truck listings when an idea for an ad campaign struck her. Never did she know that it would be viral and attract the attention of a lot of people.
Kayla Delcoure manages the social media page for Pippi's Place Pet Rescue in Atlanta and she needs to be creative to make potential adopters look into their shelter.
A pet shelter in Georgia ran a humorous ad that quickly went viral, bringing in much needed help to the organization.
05/30/2023
The European Leadership Forum (ELF) brought over 750 evangelical leaders from Europe to Poland for an intense week of training. Sponsored by the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL), the exclusive event aims to gather spiritually mature evangelical leaders to renew the biblical church and evangelize Europe. The conference connects more than 800 leaders from 59 countries.
The European Leadership Forum (ELF) brought over 750 evangelical leaders from Europe to Poland for an intense week of training.
05/27/2023
Believers and faith leaders share tributes on social media following the death of renowned pastor Tim Keller. Keller passed away peacefully at his home in Manhattan on May 19 after a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
Church leaders lauded his work and life as a man of God that had a great impact on their faith and ministries
Believers and faith leaders share tributes on social media following the death of renowned pastor Tim Keller. Keller passed away peacefully at his home in Manhattan on May 19 after a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
05/25/2023
The new Billy Graham Archive and Research Center opened in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 7, the birthday of the late evangelist.
The 30,000 square-foot facility features all of Billy Graham's papers and artifacts, including videos, cassettes, films, and a lifetime of memorabilia from his career, which began with a sermon at a Florida Baptist church in 1937.
The new Billy Graham Archive and Research Center opened in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 7, the birthday of the late evangelist. The 30,000 square-fo
05/20/2023
Franklin Graham wrapped up his God Loves You Tour in Edenton, North Carolina in May 7 where more than 35,000 heard the best and the most meaningful message they'll ever hear: God loves you.
During the six-city evangelistic tour, more than 35,000 people heard the Gospel, and over 18,000 indicated decisions to receive Jesus.
Franklin Graham wrapped up his God Loves You Tour in Edenton, NC in May 7 where more than 35,000 people heard the Gospel.
05/20/2023
Spurgeon College announced on May 15 that pastor and author Rick Warren is to become the school's first-ever honorary chancellor. In his new position, Warren will provide guest lectures in Spurgeon's online learning portals, reports Premier Christian News.
Spurgeon College announced that pastor and author Rick Warren is to become the school's first-ever honorary chancellor.
05/17/2023
A near tragedy providing an up-close encounter with firefighters gradually evolved into a different direction for pastor Frank Mercer’s ministry. The Fayetteville, Georgia, pastor served Rolling Hills Baptist Church at the time.
Several years ago, in the middle of the night, the home’s fire alarm roused the Mercer family, who found their back porch engulfed in flames.
A near tragedy providing an up-close encounter with firefighters gradually evolved into a different direction for pastor Frank Mercer’s ministry. Several years ago, in the middle of the night, the home’s fire alarm roused the Mercer family, who found their back porch engulfed in flames.
05/16/2023
Armed Forces Day is this Saturday. Rachael M Colby interviewed people in the military and provided a plethora of information for us.
"I joined the military because I’m answering my calling,” said the first young United States Army serviceman I interviewed.
“I am concerned that we are divided. Realize what we as a nation are about: United—one nation. Represent your flag. We need understanding, to accept and respect each other. Out of many one people.
“Have your culture; have your heritage. Be proud of your heritage—but we are all Americans. E Pluribus Unum; out of many, one. We are Americans first,” — U.S. Army serviceman twice deployed to Afghanistan.
What a privilege to interview some of our active duty and retired military members and share their words dispersed throughout this article.
I wonder how many know that congress designated May as Military Appreciation Month in 1999. Only two of the fifty people I asked knew the third Saturday of May is designated as Armed Forces Day. However, someone informed me that May fourth was Star Wars Day. Can we please fix this?
*This article originally appeared on Rachael M Colby's website TattooItOnYourHeart.com and on her Cape Cod Times blog by the same name and reprinted with permi
05/13/2023
When Queen Elizabeth was crowned in a ceremony that was a deeply symbolic church service in 1953, the UK was predominantly Christian and the majority of the population were active practitioners of the faith.
Seventy years later, Christians saw themselves as the minority and Britain considered as one of the least religious countries in the world.
The coronation of King Charles III celebrated the UK's religious past, present, and future.
05/10/2023
Millions of Americans joined together to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 4. Christians met in churches, parks, courthouses, capitol buildings, schools, while many watched the broadcast in their homes to intercede for the healing of America, the nation’s leaders, their communities and families, reports All Israel News.
This year’s theme is: “Pray fervently in righteousness and avail much,” based on the second part of James 5:16 which says, “The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
The 2023 National Day of Prayer carries an incredible amount of spiritual and moral weight as it pertains to the advancement of this idea we call the American experiment. —Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, senior pastor of the New Season Church in Sacramento, CA
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, senior pastor of the New Season Church in Sacramento, California co-hosted this year’s National Day of Prayer broadcast by the National Day of Prayer Task Force. He asserted the importance of prayer in 2023 in American history.
“As a nation, we’ve never been down this road. It’s a road of moral relativism, a road of cultural decadence, unprecedented strife and discord,” Rodriguez said. “The 2023 National Day of Prayer carries an incredible amount of spiritual and moral weight as it pertains to the advancement of this idea we call the American experiment.”
Following several spiritual revivals in different parts of the country recently, Rodriguez said Americans are praying for hope and an awakening.
“We’re praying for an awakening in America. We are praying for unity. We are praying for repentance. We are praying for hope. We are praying for truth, to overcome the lies, for love, to silence hate and for America’s problems to become America’s testimony.”
Millions of Americans joined together to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 4.
05/09/2023
A priest from Minnesota sees a silver lining in reports that Christianity is in a decline in America.
Fr. Mike Schmitz believes that the decreasing number of Americans identifying as Christian could be "good news" for the church.
Fr. Mike Schmitz believes that reports of Christianity is in a decline in America could be "good news" for the church.
05/05/2023
An 11-year-old girl from Virginia said she experienced a miraculous healing when she went to the Asbury revival in Wilmore, Kentucky last month.
The glorious occasion has ended, but its effect is still felt, especially for Helen White.
An 11-year-old girl from Virginia said she experienced a miraculous healing when she went to the Asbury revival in Wilmore, Kentucky last month. The glorious
05/05/2023
In 2013, YouVersion and OneHope, a faith-based global outreach organization in Florida, developed an app in the hopes of making God's Word accessible to young children. Now, the Bible App for Kids reached an amazing milestone---it has been uniquely installed 100 million times!
In 2013, YouVersion and OneHope, a faith-based global outreach organization, developed an app in the hopes of making God\\\'s Word accessible to young children. Now, the Bible App for Kids reached an amazing milestone---it has been uniquely installed 100 million times! It took seven years for the ap...
05/03/2023
Texas Pushes Religious Freedom in Schools: Texas lawmakers are working hard to include more religion into schools. The Texas state Senate approved on April 20, 2023, two bills that promote religion in the Lone Star State’s educational system.
The first bill would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, reports Premier Christian News. State Sen. Phil King (R), who authored the measure, said “[It] will Texas Pushes Religious Freedom in Schools: Texas lawmakers are working hard to include more religion into schools. The Texas state Senate approved on April 20, 2023, two bills that promote religion in the Lone Star State’s educational system.
The first bill would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, reports Premier Christian News. State Sen. Phil King (R), who authored the measure, said “[It] will remind students all across Texas of the importance of the fundamental foundation of America.”
The lawmaker disclosed that his proposal was in response to the Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. The Court ruled it illegal for a high school football coach to be terminated from his job after praying in public. With this decision, the Supreme Court protected the right to freely exercise religion.
"I think this would be a good healthy step for Texas to bring back this tradition of recognizing America’s religious heritage." —Phil King, Republican Texas state senatorremind students all across Texas of the importance of the fundamental foundation of America.”
The lawmaker disclosed that his proposal was in response to the Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. The Court ruled it illegal for a high school football coach to be terminated from his job after praying in public. With this decision, the Supreme Court protected the right to freely exercise religion.
"I think this would be a good healthy step for Texas to bring back this tradition of recognizing America’s religious heritage." —Phil King, Republican Texas state senator
Texas lawmakers are working hard to include more religion into schools.
04/18/2023
Dr. Charles F. Stanley, beloved Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Atlanta, passed away peacefully this morning at home. We are forever grateful for his enduring legacy of faithful leadership and spiritual guidance as Senior Pastor of First Baptist of Atlanta for over 50 years.
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Central North Carolina Voice is run by Melissa Cole and Pastor Andy Clapp.
Melissa, also know as "Teal Mom" is an author and food allergy advocate. She is a devotional writer featured in The Secret Place. Melissa’s writing has also been featured in The Liberty Leader newspaper and The Courier-Times newspaper. She is a featured blogger and guest blogger on AllergyCloud.com, an allergy resource page. Melissa also serves as a Sunday School teacher at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Liberty, NC and has served in many capacities at Mt. Zion, including as the Mothers of Preschoolers leader, a Children’s Church teacher and a Girls in Action leader. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty University. Melissa lives in Central North Carolina with her husband Jon and four wonderful children, Ashlynn, Jonathan, Annemarie and Jaxon. Melissa is represented by Caroline George of Cyle Young Literary Elite. Follow her blog at http://MelissaColeAuthor.com.
Co-Editor, Andy Clapp is an author and pastor in North Carolina. He is the Senior Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Liberty, NC, and as a writer, Andy has had over 250 articles published in various publications and will be releasing four books in 2019. He is represented by Cyle Young of Hartline Literary Agency. His passion is to reach people with the gospel, help them grow into disciples, and to equip them to minister to others. He is married to Crystal and they have two beautiful girls, Cheyenne and Autumn. You can learn more about Andy by visiting his website at www.andyclapp.org.
