Faith & Values

Simone Anderson instructs the attendees at the New California State convention. May 14, 2026 – Roseville, CA Simone Anderson, an independent researcher and digital commentator who has lived in Egypt, Turkey, and Bahrain and conducted business with Saudi partners, presented her findings on Islam to approximately 150 attendees at the fifth New California constitutional convention held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Roseville. Anderson urged the audi

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026—the semiquincentennial marking a quarter-millennium since the Declaration of Independence—Americans are being called to a profound moment of national reflection, gratitude, and spiritual recommitment. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will host Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving. This free, all-day gathering invites citizens from every background to

Picture a raw New England winter night in 1776. Snow lashes the windows of a modest farmhouse in Braintree, Massachusetts. By the hearth, Abigail Adams sits with a quill and candle, penning a letter to her husband far away in Philadelphia. “Remember the Ladies,” she writes, her hand steady despite the cold. “Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands… If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies, we are determined to foment a Rebellion.”(1)

If you have one of these in your neighborhood, you're racist. At least that is what city councilmembers in Ann Arbor, Michigan say. Ann Arbor's last 'Neighborhood Crime Watch' sign ceremonially taken down - mlive.com In a staggering display of ideological zeal, the Democrat-run city of Ann Arbor has shelled out $18,000 in taxpayer funds to rip out more than 600 blue-and-white Neighborhood Watch signs across town. Officials, including Mayor Christopher Taylor and Council membe

Picture a humid Philadelphia summer night in 1776. Candles flicker in a rented room on Market Street. A tall, red-haired Virginian, thirty-three years old, sits alone at a small writing desk, quill scratching across fresh parchment. Thomas Jefferson pauses, dips the pen again, and writes one of the most revolutionary sentences in human history: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” Outside, British warships hover in the Delaware River. Ins

Several dozen members, guests, and friends of the Red Bluff/Tehama County Chamber of Commerce gathered on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to honor Masons Vesper Lodge #84, located at 822 Main Street in downtown Red Bluff, California. According to the Chamber’s president and CEO Dave Gowan, the event is called “Good Morning Red Bluff,” in which the Chamber, on the fourth Thursday of every month, recognizes a member business or member nonprofit organization. “We take immense pride

supremecourt.gov In a strong 9-0 decision on April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory for free speech, associational rights, and faith-based nonprofits. In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin, the justices ruled that crisis pregnancy centers can immediately challenge intrusive state subpoenas in federal court when those demands objectively chill their First Amendment rights. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the unanimous opinion, reversing

Picture the frozen Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776. A howling nor’easter drives ice and sleet across the black water. Oars creak against the current as Durham boats grind through floes. At the prow of the lead boat stands a towering figure in a blue cloak, tricorn pulled low, jaw set against the gale. George Washington, forty-four years old, stares toward the New Jersey shore where Hessian mercenaries sleep in warm barracks.

In one of the most powerful moments of his second term, President Donald J. Trump stood in the Oval Office and recited 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 — delivering a clear and bold call for national repentance, unity, and reformation under God. The President’s reading was part of the landmark “America Reads the Bible” marathon, a week-long national event leading up to America’s 250th anniversary. Nearly 500 leaders from faith, government, business, and entertainment participated.

SHASTA UNFILTERED is starting a weekly post to honor our greatest patriots who have helped shape our great Nation. Issue 1 - Alexander Hamilton

Historians and theologians have identified four religious revivals in American Christian history. The First Great Awakening began in the 1730s and lasted to about 1740. The Second Great Awakening began in the late 18th century and lasted until the middle of the 19th century which came with reform movements. The Third Great Awakening ran from the 1850s-1900s and was characterized by missions, Chautauquas and the Social Gospel. The Fourth Great Awakening happened in the late 19

For centuries, the Shroud of Turin has captivated believers and skeptics alike: a 14-foot-5-inch by 3-foot-7-inch linen cloth bearing the faint, haunting front-and-back image of a crucified man. Once widely dismissed as a 14th-century forgery following the 1988 carbon-dating tests, the relic has returned to the center of a vigorous scientific debate. Fresh research and re-evaluations by prominent experts now point to compelling evidence that the shroud could date to the time

In a stunning front-office overhaul, the Chicago Bulls fired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas and General Manager Marc Eversley on April 6, 2026 — just eight days after the controversial waiver of guard Jaden Ivey. Ownership’s decision comes as the team sits at a dismal 29-49 record, 12th in the Eastern Conference, and long eliminated from playoff contention. Under Karnišovas and Eversley’s six-year tenure, the Bulls managed just one playof

In a move that has sent ripples through the sports world and reignited debates about religious freedom in professional athletics, the Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30, 2026, citing “conduct detrimental to the team.” The timing was no coincidence. Hours earlier, the 24-year-old former No. 5 overall pick had gone live on Instagram, delivering an unapologetic, hour-long testimony rooted in his Christian beliefs.

In the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, First Lady Melania Trump has spearheaded a targeted humanitarian diplomacy effort widely referenced in public discourse and social media as the “Bring Them Home” project. Though not formally titled as such in official White House statements, the initiative focuses on reuniting Ukrainian children forcibly displaced or taken to Russia (and Russian-controlled territories) with their families in Ukraine.

Since Lorenzo Leone Pasini made his dramatic entrance into the world on February 5, 2026, at just 26 weeks and 5 days of gestation, weighing a tiny 2 pounds 2 ounces, his parents Jessi and Alessio have continued to share their raw, heartfelt NICU journey with their online community.

With Easter Sunday tomorrow (April 5), our North State communities are coming together for egg hunts, brunches, sunrise services, and moments of renewal and grace. Here’s a partial roundup of public events happening this weekend—perfect for families, neighbors, and anyone seeking fresh hope in the season.

In an era when many feel the foundations of our nation are shaking, a new film arrives like a thunderclap from the past. A Great Awakening, released today in theaters nationwide to coincide with America's approaching 250th anniversary, stands as one of the most inspiring and thought-provoking historical dramas I've seen in years. Directed by Joshua Enck and produced by Sight & Sound Films, this PG-13 epic (running 2 hours 9 minutes) doesn't just recount history—it revives the

As Easter draws near, many American families sit at kitchen tables wondering how to stretch one more grocery dollar or keep children safe amid headlines of division and unrest. The cost of living climbs, polarization deepens, and worry feels like a constant companion. Yet in the very heart of these struggles, the Easter story offers something the world cannot: unshakable hope rooted in God’s love and the victory of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John records Jesus’ own words jus

Imagine a young woman sitting alone in a quiet room, her hands trembling as she stares at a positive pregnancy test. Fear whispers that she’s not ready, that no one will understand, that her dreams are slipping away. In that moment of deepest vulnerability, God’s heart beats with a love so fierce it refuses to leave her alone.