A critical examination of New York’s Democratic mayoral nominee and the gap between progressive promises and political reality. Standing in a packed Queens community center last month, Zohran Mamdani spoke with the passion of someone who genuinely believes he can transform New York City. The 33-year-old assemblymember-turned-mayoral-nominee painted a picture of democratic socialism in action:…
Author: Dennis Robbins
Melania v. Hunter: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and How This Likely Ends
Melania Trump has threatened a defamation lawsuit seeking more than $1 billion from Hunter Biden over his claim—made in an interview with journalist Andrew Callaghan—that Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump. Her attorney’s demand letter (dated Aug. 6, 2025) calls the remark “false” and “extremely salacious,” and demands a retraction and apology. Multiple outlets…
Washington D.C. Crime Statistics: Separating Fact from Fiction (2014-2024)
Washington D.C. Crime Statistics: Separating Fact from Fiction (2014-2024) For over a decade, crime in Washington D.C. has been a consistent flashpoint in local and national discourse. News headlines often paint a bleak picture, but what do the numbers actually say? This investigative documentary-style post delves into the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) data from 2014…
E.V.I.C. Study Notes: Living in the Light of Eternity
Download a PDF to print at home: Living in the Light of Eternity. East Valley International Church embraces innovative technology to enhance our biblical education, using Anthropic’s Claude AI to capture and share insights from our Sunday School discussions. Under Pastor Joey Sampaga’s leadership, our congregation recently completed an intensive study on “Living in the…
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus with Muslims: A Christ-Centered Approach
Sharing the Gospel of Jesus with Muslims: A Christ-Centered Approach Download a PDF to print at home: Sharing the Gospel of Jesus with Muslims When Christians engage with Muslims about faith, the conversation often becomes complex, touching on theological differences, historical debates, and cultural sensitivities. However, there’s a profound opportunity that many believers overlook: Muslims…
Four Questions About the Love of God: A Biblical Approach to Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
Four Questions About the Love of God: A Biblical Approach to Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses Download this PDF to print at home: A Biblical Approach to Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses When Jehovah’s Witnesses come to your door or when you encounter them in your community, you have a precious opportunity to share the true gospel…
E.V.I.C Study notes: False views of the Afterlife
Download a PDF to print at home: False views of the Afterlife. East Valley International Church stands at the forefront of modern ministry, thoughtfully integrating cutting-edge technology with timeless biblical truth. Through our innovative partnership with Anthropic’s Claude AI, we’re revolutionizing how we capture, analyze, and share the rich theological discussions that emerge from our…
Copycat productions: Blind Frog Ranch vs The Curse of Oak Island.
Copycat productions: Blind Frog Ranch vs The Curse of Oak Island. Rotten Tomatoes: Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch There are some places on Earth where the land just seems different, and Blind Frog Ranch in eastern Utah is one of those places. Locals say the land is cursed and holding on to treasures. Landowner Duane…
Pastor Joey Sampaga’s sermon notes: 6:12-16, “Chosen By Grace: The Calling of the Twelve.
At East Valley International Church, we believe that the eternal truths of Scripture deserve the most powerful platforms of our generation. Here, timeless faith and cutting-edge innovation converge to create a dynamic spiritual community that honors both the sacred traditions of our faith and the transformative possibilities of today’s technology. Our mission extends far beyond…
What is the eternal destiny of the unbeliever?
Download a PDF to print at home: What is the eternal destiny of the unbeliever? East Valley International Church continues to lead the way where timeless faith meets cutting-edge innovation. By integrating xAI’s Grok—a powerful AI assistant—into our Sunday School classes, we’re not only capturing key insights but enhancing our ability to understand and engage…