Spirituality

Pastor Raul Granillo: Questioning God

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

Questioning 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

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LAFSF News:
 
The Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum is holding a third summer series on the topic “What Makes Us Human?”, continuing on June 15 at Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. 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.
 
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 background. Talks will be aimed at a general
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Registration Now Open For Transcendental Meditation Introductory Talk In Los Alamos June 9

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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

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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

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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

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

God 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

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‘What Makes Us Human?’ Wednesdays In June And July

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LAFSF News:
 
On Wednesday, June 1, the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum kicked off their Summer Series on “What Makes Us Human?” The first presentation entitled “The Science of Our Animal Nature” addressed the question of human and animal similarities.
 
Bob Fuselier, DVM, led off with genetic findings that have shown us how closely we are related to other species. He also presented studies in neuroscience that point to the many similarities humans and animals share with regard to emotions and behaviors.
 
Pastor David
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Scenes From Memorial Day Ceremony At Guaje Pines

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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

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By Pastor BRUCE KUENZEL
Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Words 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