As we go about our Christmas shopping this year, why not do something different? Instead of just shopping for the best deal, spend your money on items that will not only delight the recipient, but also help those in need in our world.
An amazing and multitalented artist has devoted his life to bringing change to the hearts of the California Central Valley and well beyond. His name is Rick Alonzo, and he has been incorporating his talents of painting, martial arts and gymnastic skills to preach the gospel of Christ as well as hope, love and racial reconciliation to places such as schools, inner cities, juvenile halls and Christian crusades since 1992.
Not long ago, Danielle, was homeless. She had returned to Dinuba in her desire to be closer to her two sons, who lived with their father. "I had previously been in a battle with both alcoholism and personal issues. My life had seemed hopeless, but I found hope in Jesus Christ. So, I put my life in His hands."
In just a few short weeks, the doors of an unassuming house in Dinuba will open to an innovative program that hopes to create healthy lives in partnership with God. The Dawnings Pregnancy Resource Center is described as a different type of agency—one that deals with unexpected pregnancy in a unique way.
When I was a kid, I remember watching a cartoon called Yogi’s Ark Lark. In this series, Yogi Bear traveled around in an ark with a group of other cartoon characters looking for “the perfect place.” The theme song talked about how they were on their way to a perfect place where the skies were blue, the fields were green, the water sparkled and the air was clean.
We have all heard of Drive-In movies, and drive through fast food restaurants, banks, and even pharmacies, but what about drive through, or Drive-In, prayer? That’s just what you can find at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 1445 N. Frankwood Avenue in Reedley every Wednesday during the lunch hour from 12:15 to 12:45.
Past Sunday mornings found the members of El Faro Community Church on the East Side of Reedley dealing with the distraction of kids outside their church causing problems. Men of the church would go out and talk to them on a regular basis. This year, things changed.
I went to church in an airplane one day. I was traveling on Faucett Airways, an airline that thereafter went out of business — probably due to too many accidents to be a coincidence.
If you’re looking for a great concert in a safe atmosphere, Kuppajoe in Fresno may be just the place for you. “We have three main goals,” said Jesse Kennedy: “To throw great concerts with a positive message, create a safe environment and build relationships.”
I co-wrote a song called, “It Never Hurts to Smile.” The idea behind it was that we've always got something to smile about and a reason to be happy if we have Jesus in our lives. I've since grown up enough to realize that this isn't necessarily true.
