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SARAH GUNDLE: Gus Walz is not your inspiration porn

  • By SARAH GUNDLE
  • Aug 27, 2024

As the mom of a child with autism and ADHD, watching Gus Walz, son of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, mouth “That’s my dad!” during his father’s …

Community Voices: Consider the consequences of smartphones on Gen Z
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Community Voices: Consider the consequences of smartphones on Gen Z

  • By ROBIN PAGGI
  • Aug 8, 2024

Are you a parent of a Gen Zer? If you are, did you give your child a smartphone when they became a teenager (or before)? If you did, do you ke…

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Community Voices: Rethinking homelessness to address Oildale’s challenge

  • By ANDREA NUNO
  • Jul 1, 2024

Kern County’s challenge with homelessness has unfortunately become increasingly evident in the last couple of years. Having lived in Bakersfie…

COMMUNITY VOICES: The necessity of prayer
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COMMUNITY VOICES: The necessity of prayer

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Apr 30, 2022

Prayer is a communication between a believer and their creator.

COMMUNITY VOICES: The bodily resurrection of Christ: Fact or myth?
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COMMUNITY VOICES: The bodily resurrection of Christ: Fact or myth?

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Apr 23, 2022

Throughout the centuries, a number of religious figures have come and gone. Such religious personalities gained followers. However, none of th…

COMMUNITY VOICES: The resurrection of Christ: Spiritual or physical?
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COMMUNITY VOICES: The resurrection of Christ: Spiritual or physical?

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Apr 9, 2022

"And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is also empty" (1 Corinthians 15:14).

COMMUNITY VOICES: The thieves next to Jesus
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COMMUNITY VOICES: The thieves next to Jesus

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Apr 2, 2022

The book of Luke 23:39-43 speaks of two thieves who had been crucified along with Jesus. Both had gone before a judge and were found guilty of…

COMMUNITY VOICES: Shaming Jesus
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COMMUNITY VOICES: Shaming Jesus

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Mar 19, 2022

As we approach the Easter occasion, properly known as the resurrection of Jesus Christ), I am reminded of the horrendous torment, pain and suf…

COMMUNITY VOICES: Don’t give up on seeking justice for homicide victims
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COMMUNITY VOICES: Don’t give up on seeking justice for homicide victims

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Mar 12, 2022

I had mixed emotions when I read the report of three suspects arrested on suspicion of the tragic shooting death of 19-year-old Nayeli Carrill…

COMMUNITY VOICES: What God says about liars who spread lies
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COMMUNITY VOICES: What God says about liars who spread lies

  • By Pastor David Vivas Jr.
  • Mar 5, 2022

There is much emphasis placed on the “love of God” and the “goodness of man.” There is no doubt that God is love (1 John 4:8). There is, howev…

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