Life starts at 50, gets great at 60 and primo at 70.
Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch, CA, is celebrating Easter this weekend. Shepherd exemplifies the audacity of faith, growing from 300 members in 1977 to over 12,000 across multiple campuses under Pastor Dudley Rutherford’s leadership. Known for its ethnic diversity, the church welcomes all with vibrant worship and bold preaching. Its campuses in Porter Ranch, Agua Dulce, East Valley, Simi Valley, and online host dynamic Easter services in April 2025, celebrating Christ’s resurrection. Committed to local and global missions, Shepherd impacts thousands. For 25 years, Darrell and Kim Griffin have found a spiritual home here, inspired by its inclusive community and transformative mission.
I firmly believe that I will stand before God with my Christian, Jewish, and Muslim brothers. I don't believe there is a Christian god, a Jewish god, or a Muslim god. There is only one God. I am a Christian. I have a very close friend who is Muslim and a long-time friend who is a devout Jew. We all worship the same God. Here are 10 statements from Jesus and relevant references from the NIV Bible, Jewish texts (mainly the Tanakh), and the Quran. I'll also provide brief explanations on how each applies to today's living from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives. We All Worship the Same God.
The Power Of Contemplation: Embracing Life's End From A Spiritual Perspective The contemplation of life's end from a spiritual perspective offers a profound opportunity to embrace the inevitable with grace and acceptance. This reflective practice encourages individuals to connect deeply with their faith, finding solace and comfort that your journey in existence is just beginning, not ending. What is faith? According to Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
