Why do so many people today find faith and trust so difficult? Is it possible that we first need to master what we know before we understand what we believe? The Old Testament words of Isaiah says: … more

Sharing food is holy. Throughout Jewish and Christian scripture, sharing food with people who are hungry is celebrated and set forth as a model for us to follow. God gives manna and quail to the … more

In the Bible, the Greek word translated as “church” means an assembly or gathering of people who believe in the good news about Christ Jesus. They have been shown God’s purpose and … more

There are seven Jewish festivals or feasts outlined in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus chapter 23. The Feast of Weeks occurred 50 days after the First-fruits festival and celebrated the … more

This coming Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2:30 – 5 p.m., United Presbyterian, First United Methodist, and Riverside Alliance churches are once again joining their efforts to present a wonderful summer … more

Summer is in full swing. There are parties and picnics. There are trips and vacations. Graduations and weddings!   So much is going on in our lives.   Our schedules are so full that we seem … more

Ordinary time is the time of the year in the Christian calendar when there are no Christian holidays. It starts after the Baptism of the Lord in January and goes through the middle of February and … more

Do we practice meditation? Is it easy or is it hard? The definition of meditation is a combination of reviewing, reflecting, thinking, analyzing, feeling and even enjoying. It is a physical, … more

An angel investor is an individual who provides funding to startups in exchange for an ownership stake in the company. Angel investors are often willing to take on more risk by investing in … more

Peter 2 3:17: You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness. Beloved … more

In his book “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens opens with the line: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of … more

When I was growing up in Korea, discipline was the primary focus of every student of all kinds. The focus was on the teacher, whose expertise and knowledge were highly respected. The Eastern … more