Introduction Joy Reid’s latest inflammatory commentary—claiming that “mediocre white men never invented anything”—is not merely another misstep in an already controversial career. It is emblematic of a broader decline in standards within American broadcast journalism. Reid’s style of commentary, characterized by sweeping racial generalizations, historical distortions, and performative outrage, should not be confused with serious…
Author: Dennis Robbins
E.V.IC. 10th Anniversary – “Grace Upon Grace,” Guest Speaker: Pastor Allan Gayongala
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The Mamdani Question: Visionary or One-Trick Pony?
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:…
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)
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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
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Four Questions About the Love of God: A Biblical Approach to Witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
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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.
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