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 I know some believe that its teachings are outdated and irrelevant,...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...
Three ways Jesus is better than Satan
Zachary ElliottSpecial to Valley NewsHugo and Alice. That’s what we named the two peacock chicks we purchased for my wife on Mother’s Day. To...
Parshat beshalach: A song of grief and relief
Rabbi Emily JK HoltzmanSpecial to Valley NewsOne of the most celebrated Jewish holidays, especially in the United States, is Passover. More than any other...
Catholic confirmation sponsors serve as spiritual mentors
TEMECULA – The day a young Catholic Christian receives the sacrament of confirmation is an occasion worthy of celebration. Many people help young Catholics...
That prayer thing
Zachary ElliotSpecial to Valley NewsToo often, people confuse prayer, thinking it’s something that it’s not. Some people believe it’s a series of chants or...
9 things you might not know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
TEMECULA – Well respected, honored and appreciated for his civil rights activism, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. rightfully earned his place as one of...