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‘If you see something, say something.’ I did
45+ min ago (304+ words) By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California If you see something, say something. This morning, as I was finishing up my column, I heard noise and saw a bunch of teenagers on top of the commercial building's roof across the…...
The Baptism of the Lord Highlights the Glorious Gift of Our Baptism
52+ min ago (673+ words) Our own baptism gives us sanctifying grace, the grace to be holy and pleasing to God. Sunday, Jan. 11, is the Baptism of the Lord. Mass readings: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17. The Baptism of the Lord is a time to reflect…...
The Pope will travel in Europe this year. Hereâs where he plans to go
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (290+ words) Pope Leo XIV is set to fulfil Pope Francis" wish of visiting a key migration entry point to Europe Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain, including a stop in the Canary Islands to fulfil Pope Francis" wish…...
Faith in crisis: Why we must demand more from our Armenian Christian institutions
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (253+ words) As someone who has written for decades about Armenian identity, justice and survival, I've rarely encountered a topic as sobering " and as urgent " as the findings in Khachkar Studios' new systems map on the U.S. Armenian Christian ecosystem. The report is…...
(Guest opinion) Pastor Ed Woofter: Why do we need encouragement?
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New Covenant Church to host 10th annual Men’s Conference on January 16-17
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (205+ words) New Covenant Church will have its 10th annual Men's Conference, "Legacy," taking place on January 16-17, 2026, at 701 Gentilly Rd. in Statesboro. This transformative event, featuring a dynamic lineup of guest speakers, will bring together men from surrounding counties, including Chatham, Liberty, Jenkins,…...
From pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how Israel’s ‘somewhat observant’ practice Judaism
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (1751+ words) Polls suggest that Noa Kirel's pre-wedding "hafrashat challah" was part of a trend. TEL AVIV " In the weeks after Hamas's Oct. 7 attack, religiously charged videos started circulating on social media. Dozens of young women posted videos of themselves cutting up…...
New made-in-Utah pipe organ signals rebirth for church after fire, flood and âplagueâ
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (1248+ words) (Adelle M. Banks | RNS) The new organ, made in Utah, at Church of the Epiphany on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Manhattan's Upper East Side in New York. New York " The organ arrived from Utah on a warm August morning. Greeted by holy…...
Young woman’s devout faith guides her through medical struggles, inspires others
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (1341+ words) There is a reason you're still here." Those words conveyed by Christina McNasby's neurologist during a December appointment were followed not by a medical explanation " but rather a nod to her unyielding faith as the reason for her perseverance. Born…...
German president praises Anabaptist influence on European history
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (847+ words) Mennonite cohort offers Turkey Red wheat as symbol of peace, welcome for refugees The president of Germany praised Anabaptist values at a Baptist and Mennonite worship service commemorating 500 years of the Anabaptist movement. Mennonite representatives used the opportunity to stress…...