SOAR LA 2026: A weekend of faith, unity and mission
Fifty-two participants and 15 volunteers gathered for SOAR LA 2026 Oct. 16-18 at Misión Cristiana Fe y Compasión in Arleta, California. The weekend of...
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From the kitchen: Champurrado
Champurrado is a traditional Mexican drink (think thick, cinnamon-flavored hot chocolate) served during the fall and winter months. This warm beverage is made by...
Help Desk: Connecting through conflict
In light of the upcoming holidays, how can I build meaningful connections with people—even when we disagree?
One of the greatest blessings of this season...
Bierock recipe with a twist
The bierock. Tasty meat-filled bread pocket or cultural connector? For Analisa Defiesta, it’s definitely both.
Originally from San Diego, California, Defiesta now lives in Hillsboro,...
Designed to gather
I love family gatherings. My husband and I host a monthly family meal, and I get a thrill when the date is set, the...
An invitation to Gathering
I personally want to invite you to Gathering 2026 in July in Salt Lake City. I recognize you may be asking why your attendance is...
Section F, Row 10, Seats 2 & 4
The older woman stepped over to me. “I haven’t smoked in four months.”
Excuse me? I thought.
“I started smoking when I was 8 years old,...