Expand Your Mind and Expand Your Opportunities
The MACBOOK. The IPOD. The IPHONE. All were designed by Steve Jobs and his team. Apple Computer and Pixar Films mostly originated from his fertile mind. The world is different because of his creativity. Steve Jobs was the adopted son of Paul and Clara Jobs of Mountain View, California. Paul was a skilled mechanic and […]
Eyes on the Goal
Young Clarence had an unusual way to pay for college. He trapped frogs and sold them to the Bronx Zoo. When his part-time business failed to meet his second-year tuition, he dropped out and moved from New Jersey to New Mexico to work for the U S Department of Agriculture as a taxidermist. Clarence left […]
STATEMENT FROM THE HISPANIC ISRAEL LEADERSHIP COALITION (HILC)
Led by Pastor Juan Rivera A Ministry of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) In this critical moment, as Israel faces existential threats and global hostility, the Hispanic Israel Leadership Coalition (HILC) stands unwaveringly in support of the Jewish state and the people of Israel. We affirm our biblical, moral, and covenantal commitment to Israel’s right […]
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez on President Trump, immigration solution: ‘The nation is watching, and now is the perfect time to pursue a lasting solution—one we’ve prayed for and desired for nearly a quarter‑century’
The Los Angeles riots and the broader national unrest surrounding immigration have sparked conversations about how to address these issues in a way that is both just and compassionate. In response to these important developments, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Pastor of New Season and President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, issues the following statement: […]
Find Your Champion
In 1977 a professional musician from Texas named Randy Brooks wrote a Christmas song. He based it on childhood memories of his family, especially his grandmother. Randy performed his song at local events for the next two years. While in Lake Tahoe he met a touring couple whose van had broken down in the resort […]
Bring Hope to the Workplace: CCA Is Hiring Chaplains Nationwide
Corporate Chaplains of America (CCA), the nation’s largest provider of full-time workplace chaplaincy, is growing its team and hiring chaplains across the United States. With a mission to bring compassionate care into every workplace, CCA is seeking men and women who feel called to support others by building meaningful relationships in a respectful, Christ-centered way. […]
Looking for Heroes
I recently read an important and inspiring story of a young man who spoke about his search for heroes. The 28-year-old was asked to speak to a youth group in the Midwest. He recognized this as an opportunity to affirm his belief in the American Dream. He grew up in poverty so severe that he […]
The Agreeability Key
Barry Sonnenfeld began his career as a cinematographer in Hollywood. He was so good he eventually became a major film director. He has directed several highly popular films, including the Addams Family, and the Men In Black movies. He is known for his expertise with cameras and lighting but is best with people. He is […]
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez releases new devotional companion to Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine
Today, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez and Chosen Books, a division of Baker Publishing, released 40 Days of Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine: A Devotional. This long-anticipated devotional works in companionship with Rodriguez’s bestselling book Fresh Oil, Holy Fire, New Wine, which emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Both are available nationwide. “This new […]
The Flames Will Not Hurt You
As I am writing this, this week is the five-year anniversary of our life-changing house fire. The flames took our home (we had lived there since 1988) on May 20, 2020. Amy and I were in the back yard when we heard the approach of fire trucks. Our son Jonathan, home from Law School, was […]