In the fall of 1981, I decided to go to San Jose Bible College for one year. As a relatively new Christian, I figured it would be a good investment in my future regardless of what vocation I chose. One afternoon I was playing some 2 on 2 full court basketball with the dean of…

Dear Saints of Valley Church, There is an old church joke about a Sunday School teacher who was using squirrels as an illustration for their children’s class. She asked, “What lives in trees, eats nuts, and has a long, bushy tail?” One of the children answered, “Well, it sounds like a squirrel, but the answer…

Dear Saints of Valley Church, For millions of Americans, this Sunday will be defined by the Super Bowl, where one team will become the 2025 NFL champions. They will have the honor of holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy and will soon have the honor of displaying their 2025 championship rings that will forever signify the…