Tag: faith
Consider these 6 verses on God’s peace
The coronavirus has dominated the news, interrupted our lives and dented some pocketbooks. It has caused fear, sickness and sadly, death in some cases....
Don’t burn bridges! Foster relationships with God and community
Roger Cohen, Special to the Valley NewsHave you ever wanted to give someone a “piece of your mind?” Did the car in front of...
Learn to practice patience
Patience wouldn’t be rated as one of my top character qualities. For years I’ve tried to figure out why. Then it occurred to me,...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim
In this week’s Torah Parasha, Emor, God reminds the Jewish people that they will be viewed by the world as representatives of God and...
When does God bless you?
As a pastor I’ve been asked to bless everything from babies, businesses and sometimes even the dog Buddy. People get very excited to have...
Time for a spiritual reboot?
Intriguingly, this week’s Torah reading, Achrei Mot-Kedushim, begins by describing Yom Kippur, which is the Day of Atonement, rituals in Vayikra/Leviticus 16. Why would...
Why you need people
Extreme weight loss, migraines, high blood pressure, profuse sweating, heart palpitations, anxiety and loneliness are just a few of the symptoms of solitary confinement....
You’ll shine when you fulfill your purpose
Hefsiba CohenSpecial to Valley NewsThe week’s Torah reading, Parshat tzav from Leviticus 6:1-8:37, covers the many details required in the service of the tabernacle....
How to deal with uncertainty
When my wife Laura and I decided to start Fusion Christian Church in late 2006, we were really excited. We knew it was going...
Integrating faith and business: how company leaders can have it all
BEND, Ore. – The United States has a history that involves both capitalism and religion, yet many people of faith struggle with how to...