• Home
  • Death Notices
  • Omaha News
  • Directory
  • Sports
    • Archery
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • The Believers Voice
    • Cardinal Sports
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Rodeo
    • Softball
  • Ag News
    • Hunting
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Logout

The Villagers Voice

"Your Voice That Bridges The Area Communities Together."

  • Front Page
  • Obituaries
  • Community
    • 4-H Club News
    • The Book Report
    • Community Events
    • Employment
    • Legal Notices
    • Yard/Rummage Sales
    • Want Ads
  • Courthouse
  • Columns
    • Charlies Voice
    • Rich Gurka
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Opinion
    • The Believers Voice
    • Nancy J. Winter
    • Remembering Our History
    • Pastor’s Thoughts
    • Special to The Voice
  • Carmi News
    • Carmi Kiwanis Club
    • Carmi Police Report
    • White County Board
    • White County Sheriff’s Reports
  • School News
    • Southeastern Illinois College News
    • NCOE News
  • 2020 Primary Election
  • IL Coronavirus News
    • COVID19 Lawsuits

The Believer’s Voice – Kumbaya My Lord, Kumbaya

December 3, 2020 by Villagers Voice

Shared by Sheila Turrentine

I just love it when I wake up from a great dream that I am excited to research, but this morning as my day was beginning, Holy Spirit gave me an unusual word…KUMBAYA. Kumbaya? Where in the world did that come from? The reason I know it was the Holy Spirit was because it was so random. This is how I discern what is of me, and what is of God…if it is not something I would normally think of or something I would even say. [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice Tagged With: dreams, Kumbaya

The Believer’s Voice – Matt Healy on COVID-19

March 24, 2020 by Villagers Voice

It's been said that a rising tide lifts all boats, and I believe now is the time for the tide to rise - with you being the tide...... [Read more...]

Filed Under: IL Coronavirus News, News, The Believers Voice Tagged With: COVID-19, faith

The Believer’s Voice – Come and Dine: An Invitation for All

February 27, 2020 by Matt Healy

By Matt Healy

If you’re like me, I’m guessing you ate your fair share of meals during the recent holidays. Through this food-o-rama, I’ve been reminded how much God loves good meals, feasts and banquets. [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice Tagged With: dining, holidays, invitation

The Believer’s Voice – Treasures in the Darkness

August 22, 2019 by Matt Healy

By Matt Healy

It’s been said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure......

There are treasures I have that are invaluable to me, but they’re not man-made. These treasures were given to me during the hardest and darkest times of my life; there’s no price you can put on them, and there’s no taking them from me. They were a gift – just for me. Twenty-three years ago today as I held my stillborn son, there’s nothing good that would come from this, or at least what I thought in that moment. The truth is, that experience provided some of the greatest treasures I have ever found in my life.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice Tagged With: God, losing a child, sorrow

The Believer’s Voice – Making Hay

August 7, 2019 by Matt Healy

As I was driving down the road a couple of days ago, I noticed some hay in the field. There’s something about a hay field that stirs me.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice

The Believer’s Voice – Adversity

July 23, 2019 by Kathy Sands

I have recently gone through some adversity. And on a scale of A to F, I think I got an F!

Here’s the deal: A three day fast was announced to pray for the new administration. I joined it, BUT on Thursday, the first day, I started developing  a very bad case of tendonitis in my left shoulder and arm. (Imagine that.) On Friday, the pain was excruciating and I could not go to work. I did a little bit of work on the computer here at home, then went to the family clinic in the afternoon for help with the pain. The pain continued over the weekend, and it was Tuesday before I woke up with a measurable amount of relief from it. Throughout, I did some fasting, but not a lot of praying about anything but my arm! Pain can make me so SELF-centered (which I believe it is intended to do). Yes, I believe powers of darkness were involved in this situation to divert me from praying about the focus of the fast which was the problems the new administration has been having. Are powers of darkness that focused and specific? I do believe they are. Read the book of Daniel. Daniel prayed a prayer in Daniel Chapter 10 that was delayed due to intense warfare from such powers. It took extra help from an extra angel to get the answer to Daniel. Amazing!

This reminds me of another time many years ago when I was preparing to go to an all night prayer meeting that I really wanted to attend. I went to take a short nap before leaving that night, and lo, and behold, I woke up with an unidentified fever. I knew it was spiritual forces trying to stop me, so I went anyway. I spent the night on a cold, concrete floor, praying and shivering, but battling through it. Others prayed for me also, and around 3 a.m., the fever broke and I was back to normal. And glad I didn’t let that stop me!

The Bible says, “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10. I think my strength has diminished and I need to do some exercises.

Filed Under: The Believers Voice

The Believer’s Voice by Matt Healy

July 3, 2019 by Matt Healy

“And yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, and You are the potter. We are all formed by Your hand.” (Isaiah 64 : 8)

We hit the arts & crafts festival at New Harmony last weekend although it’s really not my shtick. However, it was better than sitting on my mower all afternoon, so off we went.... Our last booth stop was the most significant as Jadeyn wanted to check out the kids’ pottery, and as we stood in front of the booth, this scripture began rolling in me. It was a cool hands-on experience, and yours truly had a crack at it as well while helping Ayven.

[Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice

Armed Forces Da y 2019

May 15, 2019 by Edward Oliver

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and honors those currently serving in our American Armed Forces. This year it falls on May 18. [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Believers Voice

Next Page »

$2 GIVES YOU ONE DAY ACCESS to all articles on the The Villagers’ Voice online. See membership options  to pay.

Support Local Business!

Recent News

  • Senator Bailey – “We Can Take a Major Step to Ease the Statewide Teacher Shortage Today–We Need Your Help”
  • Carmi’s Annual Town Meeting Includes Overview of the Township’s Year
  • Carmi Township Readies Grant Application for Non-Profit Requests
  • CWC School Board Announces New Hires and Reassignments on Monday Night
  • Norris City 4-H’er Katelyn Allen Serves Local Families With Food Advocacy Grant
  • The Book Report – April 21
  • NCOE Unit #3 Meets Wednesday, Will Approve New Board
  • Local Christian School Established in 2017 Accepting New Students for the 2021-2022 School Year
  • DISPOSITION LIST APRIL 9-15
  • Enfield Village Board Meets Tuesday Night
  • Neal Signs With Archery Team at Kentucky College on Friday
  • Local Girl Scout Troop 8258 Holds Award Ceremony Sunday
  • CWC School Board District #5 Meets Tonight (Monday)
  • Rep. Niemerg “No Mask” Request to Governor Results In Mandate Reversal for Some Outdoor Student Sports
  • DISPOSITION LIST APRIL 2-8
  • LAND RECORDS REPORT MARCH 31 – APRIL 6
  • Sen. Bailey to Serve on Several Statewide Commissions
  • Grayville Man Sentenced Wednesday on Forgery and Criminal Damage Charges
  • Nancy J. Winter, CPA – How is Virtual Currency Taxed?
  • Man Wanted on Hamilton County Warrant Found in Enfield Yesterday
  • The Book Report – April 15 – Garlic Workshop on April 20
  • Hearing for Second Solar Farm Held, Board Gives Invenergy the Nod
  • Omaha Board Approves Suez Contract With Minor Changes
  • Norris City Quilt Guild Meets in McLeansboro in April
  • White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show April 26
  • Breaking: Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
  • WC Sheriff Reports Tank Battery Damage, Nursing Home Battery, Home “Invasion,” et al
  • White County Board Meets Tuesday, Invenergy Solar Permit on Agenda
  • Norris City Man Sentenced in Court Today for Fleeing Police
  • NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program Application Deadline Coming up May 7
  • Annual Ham and Bean Day Held Saturday
  • Housing Attorney: Two Paid Elected Officials Can’t be on Board, But That’s Not What IL Statute Says
  • Omaha Village Board Meets Tonight, Water Tower Contract on Agenda
  • Why Oil & Gas Workers Aren’t Keen on the ‘Just Transition’ Narrative
  • Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault
  • Disposition List March 26 – 31
  • Second Solar Project in White County To Get Public Hearing on Tuesday Night
  • Elastec Releases New Product: Bottle Boom
  • DAR Collecting Items for the Marion VA Food Pantry
  • Carmi Chamber to host S.T.I.R again
  • Enfield Woman Attempts to Help Friend, Police Find Warrant on Her
  • Upcoming Events and Deadlines at Southeastern Illinois College
  • SIC To Hold Virtual Job Fair April 21
  • Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to “Void The Foid”
  • LAND RECORDS REPORT MAR. 24-31
  • Nancy J. Winter, CPA – Claiming and Maximizing Social Security Benefits
  • I-64 lane closures begin April 12
  • Rich Gurka – Stanley Lewis: A Chef in Heaven
  • Three in Norris City Home Invasion Appear in White County Court Today, Plead Not Guilty
  • Dates Set for Town Wide Sales and Clean Up Week; Bryant Construction Fights Back–UPDATED
  • The Book Report – April 7
  • Election: Shakeup on Some Township Boards Signify Desire for Change
  • Crossville Man Almost Gets Tased by Police, But Rethinks His Position
  • Pair Arrested Thursday in Carmi After Traffic Stop Nets Drug and Weapons Charges
  • Norris City Board Meets Night Before Tuesday’s Elections
  • Carmi Police Arrest Two on Wednesday
  • Korean War Veteran Recently Honored by DAR
  • Kindergarten Pre-Registration Packets Available This Month at Booth School

Connect With Us

Facebook
Twitter

Categories

Front Page
News
4H News
Charlies Voice
ENFIELD News
The Book Report
Our History

Copyright © 2021 · News Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in