Shabbat: The holiest day of the year
Rabbi Marc RubensteinSpecial to Valley NewsWhen many Jewish people are asked the question, “What is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar?” they will...
Fallbrook man taps his childhood, combat service, Christian faith in Murrieta counseling practice
Tim O’LearySpecial to Valley NewsRobert Wright of Fallbrook said he draws from a deep well – a strained childhood, his Navy combat service and...
Why the good you do matters
Zachary ElliotSpecial to Valley NewsLet’s start with the basics. To be a Christian, you have to first believe in Jesus Christ. It’s the only...
Purim: When life gives you fragility, make sure to pivot
Rabbi Emily JK HoltzmanSpecial to Valley NewsThere is an old Jewish joke that goes, “every Jewish holiday is the same – they tried to...
Marty Edwards leads Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ
Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is an over 20-year-old international organization with members in more than 40 states, Australia, France and Mexico. It has...
God is getting you ready with the small things
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsYears ago, my wife Laura and I decided to hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park...
12 reasons why you still need the Bible
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsThe Bible, God’s Word, is far from old fashioned. I know some believe that its teachings are outdated and irrelevant,...
Parashat Mishpatim: What to do when you don’t know
Rabbi March RubensteinSpecial to Valley NewsParashat Mishpatim, the 18th weekly Torah portion in Exodus 21:1 to Exodus 24:18, deals with the laws of robbery...
Take 3 steps to answered prayer
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, Jesus doesn’t want it to be. That’s why he broke it down on so many occasions....
Preparing for Lent and Easter
TEMECULA – The Christian tradition of Lent is celebrated across the globe by many different denominations of the faith. Lent is a 40-day period...