Tag: faith
Once upon a time…
“Once upon a time” is the wonderful beginning to just about every classic fairy tale. For generations those words have captivated the hearts and...
What is the Nazarite vow?
Everyone should dedicate themselves to God and how we do that is different for each person.
The Nazarite vow is important because a person chooses...
Where can we put our hope?
Zachary Elliott, Special to Valley News
My daughter’s new prom dress hangs in my closet. Her hopes of spending a fun night with her friends...
Newsom issues guidance for reopening houses of worship
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Gov. Gavin Newsom issued guidance today to churches and other houses of worship in California on how they can safely reopen...
Learn from Congregation B’nai Chaim: A hidden lesson for new beginnings
There’s a season for everything, and right now, we are in what seems to be the season of counting. We are counting the Omer,...
Why you should love people
“I hate you and everyone hates you. No one likes you!” Those are the words I heard screamed some years ago from a neighboring...
Several Riverside County pastors say they plan to defy bans on gatherings, open churches
MURRIETA (CNS) - Several pastors in Riverside County are among hundreds throughout California who intend to ignore remaining coronavirus-related restrictions on in-person church services...
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 News
Have 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,...