Back in my high school days, I enjoyed teasing the pastor in my home church in San Antonio. Once I complimented him for his ...

At the end of August 2024, my wife Cheryl suffered a stroke that turned our world upside down. She was left unable to use her ...

The more we learn to humbly accept what we do not deserve, the more natural it will be for us to give lavishly with humble, ...

Early in my career as a pastor I served a church that celebrated Children’s Sabbath, an annual event organized by the Children’s Defense Fund. On the designated Sunday, churches invite children to ...

‘I am coming soon’ is a phrase we heard three times in today’s second reading. Jesus’s promise to come at the end of time is one which gives much of scripture a lively freshness. Scripture is advental ...

The fourth Sunday of Advent is symbolized by lighting the final candle on the wreath, representing love. This Advent season has focused on themes of patience, stillness, and celebration in ...

The Patriots will go on the road to take on the Ravens in a huge AFC Week 16 battle. The Patriots no longer have to worry about their 10-game win streak, because it has ended. Despite a 21-point lead ...

Eureka (520 Del Norte St.): The Sunday worship service starts at 10 a.m. The Rev. Amy Beth Durward de Macias will present the sermon. Both virtual and in-person Bible study is available. Coffee ...

Marvin Aaron Chinitz, blog week 1 in Israel Nov 30 – Dec 6 2025 Third December in a row, volunteering in Hadassah Ein Kerem as a gastroenterology professor.

January 11, 2026 • Since President Trump’s second inauguration, more liberals, people of color and LGBTQ folks say they are buying guns and getting training. This is the latest in a trend that ...

Ahaz was one of the cruelest kings Israel ever knew; he even offered his own son as a burnt offering to the god Moloch (2 Kings 16:3). Isaiah went to King Ahaz with words of warning. As the true king ...