Category: Opinion

In Good Faith: Where God Leads Part 2

By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS When we arrive at the place where God has sent us what do we say to the people there? I’m here – Hello! Didn’t God tell you I was coming? He told me to come so I came! He sent me, so why aren’t …

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Heather Hopes: Where Are You, Mr. Lara?

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX  Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com As an investigative reporter, I’ve had occasion to speak with a variety of individuals, ranging from everyday citizens eating breakfast sandwiches at fast food joints to elected officials, law enforcers and public servants. From musicians, artists and all sorts of creatives — both famous and local — to clergy …

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In Good Faith: A Review of Exodus

By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS This week I will defer from our series on the topic “Where God Leads” so that I can provide you with my written observations about the movie “Exodus of Gods and Kings” written by Ridley Scott and starring Christian Bale. It is important that …

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The Download: The District, The City and the NEWS

By JACOB LOPEZ  Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com We’re always learning. That’s something that stuck with me this week after I spoke with new superintendent of schools Dr. Puig. Every day, I’m learning something new about San Benito, or the many challenges of running a newspaper that prints twice a week. It can be difficult. It can definitely be …

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THE DOWNLOAD: The Good, the Bad and the City

By JACOB LOPEZ  Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Each year, as has long been the tradition at the San Benito News, we run a scrooge piece calling out those who have earned themselves a top spot on our naughty list. This year is no different. I’ve only been here for a few months, and Christmas was last week. Still, …

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IN GOOD FAITH: Where God Leads Part 1

By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS What happens once God has called us? Is that divine moment just for the sake of making us feel good? Or is there a divine intention to that sacred moment? Does His call on our lives mark the beginning or the end of our …

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THE DOWNLOAD: A Lot to be Grateful For

By JACOB LOPEZ  Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Each year as I get older, Christmas seems to come around faster and faster. In past years, the weeks leading up to December 25 seemed to last an eternity. Then again, as kids, we rarely have a realistic concept of time. Many of us probably remember being very young and counting …

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HEATHER HOPES: Mistreated and Merciful

By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Good afternoon, Ms. Cox. Love your stories. I would like your advice on resisting the temptation to lash out at people who wrong you in some way. Much of that occurs in the Valley, so much that it’s become a near everyday occurrence. How does one turn the other …

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IN GOOD FAITH: When God Calls, Pt. 12

By PASTOR MARK MOLINA Living Waters Church Special to the NEWS Moses is on Mt. Horeb, the mountain of God. He is receiving instructions from The Lord who is manifesting through the burning bush. It is indeed a significant assignment. He is being sent back to Egypt to deliver the nation of Israel from bondage. …

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When God Calls Part 11

Special to the NEWS  Moses has now ascended Mt. Horeb to see the burning bush that has not ignited a fire to the surrounding area. As a shepherd this would have been a concern to the livestock and their livelihood. A fire could have burned up the grazing grounds by which they fed the sheep. …

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