Trust Shattered: Bishop Accused of Stealing from the Needy and Living a Secret Life Here’s the hard truth about what’s come to light regarding Bishop Emanuel Shaleta in California: Bishop Shaleta, a high-ranking Catholic leader, is under investigation for allegedly embezzling at least $427,000—and possibly up to $1 million—from church charity funds specifically set aside
A Crisis at Our Doorsteps: Our Neighbors Are Freezing While We Wait When I read stories like this, my heart aches. We’re talking about real people, our neighbors, fellow children of God, right here in our own communities, fighting just to survive the harsh Canadian winter. Losing fingers to frostbite, or worse, freezing to death
Iranian Christians: Unwavering Faith Amidst Brutal Persecution The reports emerging from the Islamic Republic of Iran are a sober reminder of the immense sacrifice many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are making daily. In a nation where freedom of religion is systematically suppressed, their unwavering commitment to Jesus is truly remarkable, even as
A Home Out of Reach: How Policy Failures Are Hurting Our Neighbors Friends, as an IT guy, I deal with complex systems all the time. But sometimes, the most complex systems – like our housing market – break down in ways that have very real, very painful consequences for everyday people. We’re seeing a situation
A Moral Failing in Our Backyard: Tyler’s Most Vulnerable Displaced Again Friends, this story out of Tyler hits hard, and it’s a stark reminder of the struggles many of our neighbors are facing right here in our community. We can’t turn a blind eye when people are hurting, especially those who have so little. Here
Ugandan Priest Released: A Glimmer of Hope for Rule of Law Here are the facts: Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest in Uganda, was reported missing on December 3, 2025. After nearly two weeks, authorities confirmed his arrest, initially charging him with "violent subversive activities" and later "money laundering," under circumstances deemed unconstitutional by legal
Cracks in the Foundation: A Housing Crisis Threatening Our Communities Friends, I was looking over the latest housing market data, and frankly, it’s pretty concerning. We’re talking about more than just economic trends here; we’re talking about people’s ability to find a place to call home. The market might look complicated with all its ups
Our Neighbors Are Stuck: The Silent Housing Crisis Unfolding in Our Own Backyards This isn’t just about abstract economic figures; it’s a stark look at the struggles many of our neighbors are facing when it comes to having a secure roof over their heads. The housing market is in a tough spot, and it’s putting
Local Church Rocked: Pastor Arrested for Embezzlement, Whistleblower Fired Here’s the rundown on a truly troubling situation out of Oklahoma: Rev. Jerry Beeson, a new pastor, reported alleged financial misuse by his predecessor, Michael Hall, to their denominational leaders. Hall, who had been promoted to bishop, was accused of misusing church funds with his wife,
No Room at the Inn: Our Neighborhood’s Moral Blind Spot on Housing Folks, as an IT professional, I’m used to solving problems with logic and data. But when it comes to the housing crisis right here in our community, it feels like we’re ignoring the most basic human facts, and it’s heartbreaking. We talk a
