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I also found this interesting: https://library.biblicalarchaeology.org/article/under-siege-how-rome-conquered-jerusalem/final-bar-spring-2026-indd-2/ https://library.biblicalarchaeology.org/article/under-siege-how-rome-conquered-jerusalem/ And https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Masada

Eugenia Nitowski was a 7th day Adventist who joined the Discalced Carmelite order as Sister Damian of the Cross. She distinguished herself in the field on Near Eastern archaeology for her work on the location of Christ's tomb and the Shroud of Turin. Ministry Magazine | Reconstructing the Tomb of Christ

Barna research -- What about in your church? Major Gender Shift: Men are significantly outpacing women in church attendance since the pandemic, reversing a long-standing trend in Barna’s decades of tracking. The 2025 gender gap is the largest recorded so far (43% for men vs. 36% among women). Married Dads Show Up; Moms Step Back: Among parents of kids under 18, married dads have the highest show-up rate at church compared to all other parents. Only 1 in 4 single moms (24%) attend church weekly—significantly trailing other married moms and dads. Why It Matters: These shifts reveal new patterns of participation and disengagement among key groups that may reshape the fabric of church life in the years to come. Leadership Consideration: How will churches adapt to support the growing faith engagement of young men—and the growing disengagement of women, particularly single mothers? How can leaders assess what people are experiencing inside the church that shapes whether they return? For decades, women have outnumbered men in church attendance and have often led the way in spiritual participation. But a significant shift is occurring in American Christianity that demands attention: Women—particularly younger women—are attending church less frequently than men. This reversal isn’t just a numerical milestone; it signals a broader cultural and spiritual turning point. While men traditionally have been less likely to participate in church life, the current data, released as part of Barna’s ongoing State of the Church initiative with Gloo, tells a different story—one that points both to signs of renewal in the Church and to specific, concerning areas of decline. This article explores the generational and gender dynamics now reshaping American church attendance. As women’s engagement patterns change, the effects on church communities, leadership, and culture are likely to be profound. These are trends the Church can’t afford to overlook. https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/ I don't see that in the Philippines. What about your church?

Ferdinand Esico died suddenly at 62. He was the publishing director at the newly formed, West Central Philippine Union Conference. He had so many jobs in the church. I worked with him when he was the President of the West Visayan Conference. He was a great guy. He loved the publishing work. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYyoEeGj-Ix/

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says https://apnews.com/article/kyle-busch-cause-of-death-d198c16d4cb7e383b7c7e16f6ba471aa?