Cassy Benefield

Cassy (pronounced like Cassie but spelled with a 'y') Benefield is a wife and mother, a writer and photographer and a huge fan of non-fiction. She has traveled all her life, first as an Army brat. She is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (2004-2006) to Romania where she mainly taught Conversational English. She received her bachelor’s in journalism from Cal Poly Technical University in San Luis Obispo, California. She finds much comfort in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and considers herself a religion nerd who is prone to buy more books, on nearly any topic, than she is ever able to read. She is the associate editor of FāVS.News.

New book ‘Chosen Land’ examines Christianity’s deep influence on American identity

Washington State University historian examines the 500-year relationship between Christianity, politics and American identity in his new book “The Chosen Land.”

Spokane Adventists sound alarm over Heritage Foundation’s Sunday rest proposal

Seventh-day Adventists raise concerns over a Project 2025 proposal suggesting a national day of rest, warning it could threaten religious freedom.

IRC in Spokane changes International Women’s Day event as refugee women fear public gatherings

The International Rescue Committee in Spokane will honor refugee and immigrant women through smaller events and a public International Women’s Day brunch.

The Death of a Rohingya refugee should trouble every Christian

He is a Rohingya refugee from Burma, part of a people group the United Nations calls “the most persecuted minority in the world.”

Northwest Battle Buddies delivers Valentine’s hope to veterans battling PTSD

Northwest Battle Buddies pairs service dogs with veterans battling PTSD, offering healing, emotional grounding and renewed hope through companionship.

First Amendment expert links religious freedom to global interfaith work in Spokane talk

Religious freedom expert spoke on how interfaith dialogue and freedom advocacy lifts up faith communities in Spokane and worldwide on Jan. 29.

Olympia Advocacy Day amplifies Spokane nonprofits’ calls for immigrant support

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network will host its ninth Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day in Olympia to push immigrant justice legislation supporting Spokane and statewide nonprofits.

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