Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

Genuine confidence can sometimes feel like a rare gem in a world filled with pride and arrogance. Interestingly, leaders in fields like the military, corporate world, education, politics, and faith ...

Among the countless characters in the Ramayana, Ravana stands out as one of the most fascinating. He was not just the villain who abducted Sita. He was also a man of deep knowledge, an exceptional ...

James 4:10 says, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” James tells us how to be lifted up or how to prosper. Humility will release the power of God to prosper your ...

In the vast epic of the Mahabharata, Bhima is celebrated for his unmatched physical strength, courage, and loyalty. Yet, one lesser-known story reveals that even the mightiest warrior had lessons to ...

President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the winter 2022 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on becoming more considerate, and ...

A rosary and Mass will be held today at a Bakersfield church for a beloved priest who died in Fresno on Sunday. Monsignor Maurice Cameron Lahey will be honored beginning at 9 a.m. at St. Francis of ...

Do you ever find yourself mulling over your beliefs and opinions, thinking about why and how you came to hold a certain conviction, perhaps even questioning whether you might be wrong? Or maybe you ...

I made a new friend recently: Dr. Kari Konkola. He has a doctoral degree in history and has spent a long time examining what are called Confessors' Manuals, which are medieval Latin texts by Christian ...

At first glance, the injunction to be humble does not sound very attractive. It seems to be in conflict with our current valorization of self-esteem and self-worth, and to contradict the ubiquitous ...

Spoiler Alert: This post discusses events in Season 10 Episode 2. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author. “In the spring of 1966 the ground did not feel ...