Do you guys know what Satan did to avoid a government shutdown? They hurt the most vulnerable among us. They orchestrated defunding and major cuts to programs that would help poor and underserved communities, all under the guise of avoiding a government shutdown.
Yeshua entered and passed through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. There was a man named Zakkai (Aramaic for Zacchaeus). A brief description of Zakkia is given to us, which helps in thinking more about “Who is Zakkia)? We learn that he is of short stature, rich, and chief of tax collectors.
Over the holidays, I took the time to catch up on a little reading. I always have a stack of books and magazines calling my name to open them up and give them a whirl. One of the magazines I picked up was AARP with actress Michelle Yeoh on the cover and she talked about how she is hungry for what is next in her life.
Over the past few decades, California has prided itself on being a national leader in setting ambitious environmental goals and policies, from reducing carbon emissions to strengthening recycling and furthering the circular economy. Yet, when it comes to one of the state’s most pressing challenges—water quality and safety—California’s track record is less than successful.
The incoming Trump administration is supposedly interested in “efficiency.” It has a whole quasigovernmental department – the Elon Musk- and Vivek Ramaswamy-chaired Department of Government Efficiency – purportedly ready to take aim at government waste. So why are the very same people going to such extremes to make wasting energy one of their highest priorities?
As always, this year we wish for Africans everywhere throughout the world African community “Heri za Kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa.” And we bring and send greetings of celebration, solidarity and continued struggle for an inclusive and shared good in the world.
I’m making a special request a little early for all of my people. You may remember a couple of weeks ago I said that we should and can be our own best predictors of what the future is going to hold for us as a people. We all saw every media outlet, pundit and prognosticator get it wrong about damn near everything they predicted, so let’s speak for ourselves, think for ourselves and get it right in 2025.
Some thought Jesus was John the Baptist. Others thought He was Moses or Elijah. This same question is being asked today. Who do you think that Jesus the Son of God is? Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God? Do you think He is a magician? I heard someone say, he thought Jesus was a magician. That showed how far away from the truth he was. We need the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth to us and clear up the fog of doubt and unbelief. Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. You don’t
It was the night after Christmas and all through the house, nobody was stirring, not even a mouse. We normally associate this line with a popular story about the night before Christmas, but as I was reflecting, I realized there are people who feel such a letdown the day after Christmas, and I think it is because we get our priorities a little out of whack.
When Governor Newsom signed SB 1254 into law this fall, California took a major step in addressing food insecurity. Also known as the FRESH Act, this critical piece of legislation will open up doors for thousands of Californians by streamlining access to SNAP/CalFresh. In a legislative session marked by a significant number of vetoes, the approval of this bill stands out as a meaningful win for the people of our state.
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, love, and connection. To be honest—sometimes, they’re anything but. For many of us, the season can bring its share of stress, family tensions, and difficult conversations. Whether it’s arguing over personal decisions, cultural traditions, or even political debates, the weight of these moments can feel exhausting.
“I am the living God,” Shimeon Kaypha (Simon Peter) answered. This was Shimeon Kaypha’s response to Yeshua when He asked, upon arriving in the region of Caesarea Philippi, “What do people say about me, the Son of Man?”
As for me and my house, Jesus is the reason for the season. As the story goes, Jesus came into this world with humble beginnings, was wrapped in swaddling clothes, and was laid in a manager because there was no room for him in the inn.
In the words our honored ancestors used to describe our “rising in radiance,” the world encompassing embrace and celebration of Kwanzaa by African peoples around the world is indeed, “wonderful to witness and beautiful to behold.”
Last week in New York City, a 26-year-old White boy by the name of Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide after he choked and killed a Black man by the name of Jordan Neely in a New York city subway car.