What Christmas really means
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsChristmas isn’t about you.Although it might seem like it, with all the gifts, parties and eggnog, one could think it...
Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles visits Congregation B’nai Chaim
Congregation B’nai Chaim in Murrieta hosted a special presentation by Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles Dr. Hillel Newman who serves as the...
Would you rather stand out or blend in?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsTucked away in the drawer of my nightstand is a handmade shirt I wore as a child. It’s special to...
Are you going to lay there and take it?
There was once an Olympic runner who tripped right out of the starting gate. As the world watched this top medal contender tumble, I...
Do you still eat baby food?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsGerber has a baby food puree flavor called “Chicken and Gravy.” It’s essentially liquid chicken with the consistency of applesauce....
What’s the narrow way?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsWay back in the Stone Age, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, people had these things called maps. Of course, these...
Would you rather listen to Satan?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsI like cheesecake. It’s delicious. Do you know what I do every time I order it? I eat it. Makes...
Would You Rather be Like Jesus?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsYou’ve probably heard the term “Good Samaritan” before. Maybe in the news or conversations with friends. People who do something...
Wouldn’t You Rather Live in Peace?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsMy wife is terrified of eating expired food. She’s constantly checking the expiration dates on absolutely every item in our...
Would you rather be somewhere else?
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsAs I squirmed like a flopping fish under the numbing needle of my dentist, my mind began to think of...