Church Treasurer Indicted for $2 Million Theft: A Stark Warning Here’s the rundown on this troubling situation: James Owens, the former treasurer for a religious organization in Albuquerque called Norbertine of New Mexico and Santa María de la Vid Abbey, has been indicted by a grand jury. Prosecutors allege Owens stole over $2 million from
Faith Tested, Hope Unyielding: The Global Church Endures Persecution Friends, as a Christian and an IT professional, I believe in looking at the data, but more importantly, looking at it through the lens of faith. The latest World Watch List (WWL) from Open Doors International for 2026 has been released, and it brings with it
Preying on Desperation: When False Hope Targets Our Hurting Neighbors Friends, as an IT guy, I spend my days fixing technical problems, but some issues hit a lot harder than a crashed server. This story, while it might seem like just another business headline, reveals a deep crack in how we’re treating our most vulnerable.
Former Pastor’s COVID Fraud: A Warning for All Churches Here’s the rundown on what happened: Terry Hall, a former lead pastor in Illinois, pleaded guilty to federal charges including wire fraud for misusing nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. He diverted two CARES Act loans, intended for his church, into his personal accounts and spent
Faith Unyielding: The Global Church Endures Unprecedented Persecution Brothers and sisters in Christ, a sobering report from Open Doors reminds us of the profound challenges facing our global family. The newly released World Watch List 2026 reveals that Christian persecution reached unprecedented levels in 2025. Yet, even in the face of escalating darkness, the light
The Silent Suffering: How Soaring Rents Are Forcing Our Neighbors to the Brink Friends, I read this report, and honestly, it just breaks my heart. As an IT guy, I like to see things in black and white, but sometimes the numbers tell a story that’s far more human and tragic than any spreadsheet could
Pastor’s Greed Lands Him in Prison: Stole Nearly $200K in COVID Relief Terry L. Hall, a former pastor from Hamilton County, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Hall applied for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds using church information but then diverted
Steadfast in the Storm: Believers’ Faith Shines Amidst Global Persecution The global assault on religious freedom, particularly against our Christian brethren, was brought into stark relief at a recent U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing. Stories of unwavering faith in the face of immense suffering remind us of our urgent call to stand
Broken Promises, Unseen Neighbors: Our State’s Ongoing Homelessness Crisis Alright, folks. As someone who works with systems, it just plain hurts to see such a fundamental failure to help our most vulnerable. This isn’t just some abstract political fight; it’s about real people right here in our communities. Here are the hard facts that just
Don’t Fall for Fake Faith: ‘Crypto Pastor’ Exposed as Career Criminal Here’s the lowdown on this unfortunate situation: Eli Regalado, who called himself a “Crypto Pastor,” used claims of divine inspiration to convince around 300 investors, many from his online church and the broader Christian community, to put $3.4 million into a cryptocurrency scheme. Regalado
