Israel: The Nation and Its People

Michael Cohen Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation and the East Valley Jewish Community Center present this series to clarify common media myths about historical and current issues relative to Israel. The international media often portrays Israel as an intruding, colonizing power within its borders; an apartheid state; an occupying force wherever Palestinian Arabs reside; a suppressor…

Unity’s Sacred Seven

Mark Wenz According to Inuit tradition, these are the Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings: • Wisdom is the cherishing of knowledge; • Love is knowing peace; • Respect is honoring all of Creation; • Bravery is facing foes with integrity; • Honesty, which is also righteousness, means being honest first…

‘In God We Trust’

Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article on July 30 and am reminded that 68 years ago, on July 30, 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law officially making “In God We Trust” our national motto. The earliest recorded use of that motto in English was in January of 1748, as The Pennsylvania Gazette…

Ponderings of a Pastor

Pastor Steve Foss Loose lips aren’t the only things that sink ships! Large ships faithfully served their duties for our country, carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of seamen within their berths and battle stations. A military ship is like a country unto itself, requiring responsible leadership, experienced planning, careful routing, thorough training, and capable discipline…