The Holy Scripture is full of names, many of people we know almost nothing about. The First Book of Chronicles has long lists of them, one after another. Matthew's Gospel opens the same way, with the family line of Jesus: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and on through many generations. Why are these names there? I believe they carry a beautiful message: God writes His story through ordinary people. They raised families, faced hardships, and tried to stay faithful. They never imagined

Did you know that in 2001, an Armenian Yellow Pages directory was published, containing the names and phone numbers of Armenians living across the United States and Canada? I discovered a copy the other day while visiting Hye Ground Café in Racine, Wisconsin. And by the way, thank you, Ari, for the delicious Armenian soorj and the warm hospitality! If you’re ever in the area, stop by. It truly feels like a little piece of Armenia in the heart of Wisconsin. As I flipped throug

Suffering has a way of revealing what is in the heart. When life is easy, faith and trust can come naturally. But when loss, disappointment, illness, or an unexpected burden enters our lives, suffering tests us. It can soften the heart or harden it, draw us closer to God or push us away. We see this clearly on Calvary. Three crosses stood side by side. Jesus was in the center, with two thieves beside Him. All three were suffering, yet the two thieves responded very differentl