Empty Shabbat Chairs Mark Commitment to Hostages Taken by Hamas
On a Friday night late last month, an unusual Sabbath evening meal was set near the Lincoln Memorial. No food was served and no dinner guests arrived. The chairs—more than…
Our True Inheritance
My younger cousins created a Veteran's History Project, a personal narrative now on file at the Library of Congress, that helped bring our family lineage to life. My father and…
First Graduates of Persian Seminary Prepared to Serve a Traumatized Iran
London-based theological institute celebrates the academic success of 15 Muslim-background students, many of whom have suffered family rejection and political repression. Iran's Islamic republic is driving its citizens away from…
Russian firm Rostelecom will not seek compensation for severed fiber optic cable damaged by Chinese ship
Russian company Rostelecom won't seek compensation for a damaged fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea. The damage was caused by a Chinese container ship, the NewNew Polar Bear.
First, dry Santa Ana winds and a fire weather watch. Then get ready for rain
Santa Anas and low relative humidity heighten fire weather conditions Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Daily Telescope: Lucy continues to surprise astronomers with its first flyby
"We never suspected anything so bizarre!"
Israel-Hamas War: G7 Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pauses,’ Adding to Pressure on Israel
Foreign ministers from the Group of 7 nations said breaks in fighting would help get more aid into Gaza, protect civilians and facilitate the release of hostages.
An Ambitious Art Festival in Iceland Goes Back to the Future to Explore a Planet in Peril
Its offerings are spread across multiple museums—and even a remote lighthouse.
Finding Strength in Your Church Community
By Jay Hewitt Editor’s Note: After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt made the momentous decision to compete in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. This post,…
Day 312: Conclusion to the Old Testament (2023)
Fr. Mike celebrates the accomplishment of reading the entire Old Testament and wraps up the books of 2 Maccabees and Wisdom, talking through the key themes of the Old Testament…
