Pastor Raul Granillo: Questioning God
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOQuestioning God.
I doubt anyone has not had at least one moment when they have questioned God. After all, we are human, and this world is full of things and pains that we just don’t understand. It has been that way since the fall. That is probably why the Bible is full of instances when man questions God, or struggles with what God is doing (Ps. 10,44,74,77; Hab. 1:2; Jdg. 6:36-40). It should be emphasized that there is nothing Biblically wrong with asking hard questions and putting them to the test. In fact, Paul writes,
“Test everything. Hold on to the good” (1 Thess. Read More
Faith And Science Summer Series On ‘What Makes Us Human?’ June 15
LAFSF News:Registration Now Open For Transcendental Meditation Introductory Talk In Los Alamos June 9
COMMUNITY News:
Registration is open for a Transcendental Meditation Introductory Talk to be presented at 6 p.m., Thursday in the conference room at the Comfort Inn & Suites at 2455 Trinity Dr. in Los Alamos.
Transcendental Meditation was brought to the USA by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s. It has proved to be a well researched tool to combat stress; reduce anxiety; improve health and instill a calmer state of mind.
During the free introductory talk, attendees will hear all about the technique and how it works.
To book a seat, call 505.984.1712 or email TM Center at ssteyn@tm.org Read More
Los Alamos Teens Return To Haiti
Members of the First Baptist Church of Los Alamos Haiti Mission Team. Courtesy photo
Last year’s Los Alamos Youth Team pouring the foundation for the handicap home in Haiti. Courtesy photo
FBCLA News:
A group of 18 teenagers and adults from First Baptist Church of Los Alamos Youth Group left Friday on a mission trip to Les Cayes, Haiti. They are partnering with a local church in Les Cayes to continue work from last summer.
Primarily they are building a permanent facility for a local ministry that houses handicap and special needs teens and young adults. The ministry houses residents for up to four Read More
United Thrift Shop ‘All things Baby Sale’ Wednesday
UCLA News:
The United Thrift Shop is holding an “All things Baby” Sale at the chuch at 2525 Canyon Road.
The sale runs 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 and also includes a $5 bag sale on shoes, clothing and books.
The United Church Thrift Shop is operated by the Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS). The shop accepts donations of gently used and clean clothes, linens, housewares, jewelry, shoes, toys and children’s books. Large appliances, furniture, books or VHS tapes CANNOT be accepted. Donations may be dropped off any time at the bins near the door at the lower level of Read More
Pastor Raul Granillo: God Of The Storm
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOGod of the Storm.
No sooner had my mother thought that she could pay all of the bills for the month when I came in to tell her that I had accidently broke the neighbors window with my baseball.
I couldn’t understand why her eyes teared up as she called my dad to ask for an advance on the child support. I was 11 years old, and I already realized that life was about surviving one storm only to be beaten by another. It doesn’t take long to learn this lesson.
As an adult, I struggled with my own storms in life. As everything fell apart around me, I often wondered where God was. If He
‘What Makes Us Human?’ Wednesdays In June And July
Courtesy photoLos Alamos Faith & Science Forum Continues June 8
LAF&S News:
The Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum summer series continues Wednesday, June 8 at Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill.
Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. and discussion at 7 p.m., ending around 8 p.m. All are welcome. Read More
Scenes From Memorial Day Ceremony At Guaje Pines
Members of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC conduct the opening salute and March on the Colors during Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Guaje Pines Cemetary in Los Alamos. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
The Reverend Glenn Jones of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a former Captain in the USMC, delivers the Invocation and Benediction during Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Robert Villa Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks #2083 served as Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Memorial Day Read More
Pastor Kuenzel: Say ‘Yes’ To Defending Others, Speaking Well Of Others, Putting Best Construction On Everything
By Pastor BRUCE KUENZELWords have power. So in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism he says this about the Eighth Commandment: “’You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.’ What does this mean? We should fear and love God that we may not deceitfully belie, betray, slander, or defame our neighbor, but defend him, speak well of him, and put the best construction on everything.”
For the last year I’ve been thinking about Luther’s explanation in relation to our political culture and campaigns. It seems to me that this commandment is deliberately and routinely Read More
Pastor Granillo: Our Problem With Evil
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO Our Problem with Evil.
There is a certain serenity that comes to me only when I am mowing the lawn. This week, as I was doing just that, my son was outside playing with the bubble machine. He was using a plastic toy as a sword to slice the bubbles as they came out. (Kyle really wants to be a Jedi!)
Fresh smell of cut grass, shining sunshine, bubbles floating through the air, laughing little boy; ah, summer life!
And then I noticed my daughter standing there behind my son. She was grasping her forehead and crying so I stopped the mower to ask what had happened. My son was already
Faith & Science Summer Series: ‘What Makes Us Human?’ Begins June 1
LAF&SF News:
The Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum is pleased to announce our thirdsummer series starting Wednesday, June 1, continuing on the topic “What Makes Us Human?”
Members of the forum will lead the discussion each week in June and July. On July 13-14, Justin Barrett of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology will visit and give two keynote lectures and have a chance to meet with members of the community. Our hope is that these lectures and discussions will be interesting and accessible to all members of the community interested in faith and science, no matter what religion or scientific Read More
Prosopon School Of Iconology Icon Painting Workshop In Byzantine-Russian Tradition June 13-18
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ART News:
The Prosopon School of Iconology Icon Painting Workshop in the Byzantine-Russian Tradition is June 13-18 at St. Anne Church in Santa Fe. The workshop is hosted by St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church.
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This expanded course offering involves the study of the ancient floating technique of icon painting in the Byzantine Russian tradition, which reached its height in the XV-XVI centuries. Students will study the many-stepped method of layering egg tempera under the instruction of a teacher from the Prosopon School of Iconology. Gesso application, gilding Read More
Deepening The Heart: Morning Of Meditation Friday
Shop On The Corner At TOTH Wednesday
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Pastor Granillo: The Bride Of Christ
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLOThe Bride of Christ.
The prophet Hosea had a unique situation; God commanded him to marry a woman who would be unfaithful to him. Hosea’s wife, Gomer, constantly left him in order to prostitute herself out to others; sometimes bearing their children. She showed no remorse for her actions, but Hosea persisted in trying to win her back.
In spite of humiliating circumstances, Hosea was faithful to his wife and tried to get her to be faithful to him as well. At one point, Hosea actually bought back his wife from another man that she has left him for.
Today, as probably happened
