One of the problems for Christians living in a fear mongering society is that we are called to reject fear and live with confidence, knowing t…
The apostle Paul wrote, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
Mabel was 86, and after traveling all the way from England to Virginia, I figured she’d need a good rest once we got home.
Sometimes, our view of suffering needs to be refocused. In this day and age, we still have these struggles. Some are more magnified than ever …
The Ten Commandments are an excellent example of a moral system that was instituted by God. Moses did not invent the legal framework for the J…
All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world are being encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings beginning the first of this month.
Locals are invited to support an important cause Friday by purchasing Dutch Bros drink products at store locations in Lompoc and Santa Maria t…
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As I read through the Old Testament of the Bible, I find myself in the book of Exodus. When I read, I am eager to gather what I can from stori…
Since 2006 I have been attending an annual pastors’ conference called the Shepherds Conference. It is hosted by an 800+ volunteer staff at Gra…
There is a war going on in our society against the Biblical understanding of guilt. Many of the most prominent voices in our culture teach tha…
Over 128 bikes were collected through the 14th annual Brice Fabing Memorial Bikes 4 Kids and Helmet Drive in Lompoc this season, representing …
More than 400 lives were touched in the Santa Ynez Valley through the Central Coast Toys for Tots campaign which culminated over the weekend w…
Ten-year-old Andres Martinez stood ready for his mother's cue as the next car drove up to claim a bag of gifts at the Toys for Tots drive-thro…
Visiting Danish pastor Poul Eric Norgaard will fill in for Pastor Jess Knauft at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Santa Ynez and lead…
Santa Barbara County Toys for Tots program currently seeking toy drop-off sites and accepting applications for toy recipients. Last year in Sa…
Joan Newville, of Santa Maria, can still recall the graphic images even after two decades.
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Six local leaders were recognized last week at the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet for their outstanding contributions…
Jehovah’s Witnesses will pivot to a streaming platform once again for their Sunday program of the “Powerful by Faith!” convention for the seco…
Sponsorship and ticket registration are open, along with an interview on Good Life TV with Dean Wilson, for an event serving Santa Barbara mod…
It’s been one year since Jehovah’s Witnesses adjusted their hallmark methods of sharing comfort and hope from the scriptures due to the pandemic.
Two brides are forever bonded after wearing the same three-piece vintage wedding dress five decades apart despite never meeting each other.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.
The Guadalupe Buddhist Church will not host its annual Obon Festival this year due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the church an…
Lompoc frontline workers were honored Thursday by Lompoc Foursquare Church, whose members helped deliver more than 450 gift boxes to show thei…
With a trembling voice, Sara Fernandez explained that after dealing with infertility issues and the death of her first child, being called Mom…
To maximize participation this year, the association also will continue offering walkers the option to participate virtually or within residen…
The couple quickly started the process in mid-2013 to become Tommy's foster parents, and by December of that year, officially adopted him