Linda Downing

The plain language of Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost Sunday, May 19, marks the birth of the Christian church. It has nothing to do with denominationalism, a man-made invention catering to theological differences and quirks. Whatever happened in a certain Upper Room in Jerusalem (Acts 1-2),...

05/17/13

Happy 65th to Israel

On May 14, 1948, Israel became an independent nation. The official celebration of its 65th year already took place on April 15 and 16 because it follows the lunar Hebrew...

05/10/13