Pastor Frank DeFusco The question on whether a person, once saved, could at some time in the future lose their gift of salvation, has been asked and argued about for ages by both skeptics and Christians alike. That’s because there are a few verses in scripture that seem to indicate so. Take for instance Matthew…
Religion, February 2025
God With Skin On
Pastor Ash Dotson John 1:29-34: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! My journey as a Christian has led me to a deeper understanding of the phrase, “takes away the sin of the world,” as found in scripture.…
Religion, February 2025
Being Salt and Light in the World Today
Rev. Donna Vande Kieft Jesus starts off his famous Sermon on the Mount by affirming that his followers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. He says that about himself initially and then he invites his disciples to share that mission/purpose. Several years ago, I attended a conference in Seattle…
Religion, February 2025
The Signs of Our Times
Pastor Larry Sundin In September, Hurricane Helene literally decimates much of North Carolina. In January, raging wildfires in and around LA destroy thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena .For the last year and a half, we’ve witnessed horrific violence and war in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed unrest on our campuses, and the…
Features, February 2025
Word of the Month: Ratiocinative, Ratiocination
David Zapatka Reader Lettie Harrald writes, “I just saw your column in the latest Splash about Gerunds and immediately thought about J.A. Jance’s recent blog also talking about Gerunds, among other things. I am taking the liberty of forwarding said article to you. You need to read through quite a lot of other stuff first…
Features, February 2025
Christmas Magic at the Fletcher Home in Robson Ranch
Jaine Toth The magic of Christmas comes alive each year in the front yard of Norm and Linda Fletcher at 5160 N. Hopi Lane in Robson Ranch. Such artistry! Linda says, “It’s all down to Norm. This is his hobby.” He does the work and she and all their neighbors benefit from it. It’s a…
Features, February 2025
Operation Hero Pic: We Need Arizona’s Help!
Kathy Sinnott Rockin’ 4 Heroes began in 2021 as a one–time concert to thank our 4 hero groups: First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families. Our mission constantly evolves as we support initiatives and develop scholarships statewide. We’ve made the jump onto many social media platforms and now see a way for our…
Generals, February 2025
They Say the Neon Lights Are Bright on Broadway…
Marsha Oliver They say there’s always magic in the air! And the lights will be bright here at Robson Ranch on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19, when the Robson Ranch Singers present their Spring Show, “On Broadway.” Our Directors, Laurie Laramie and Beth Forbes, have selected music from the various eras of Broadway’s…
Generals, February 2025
14th Annual Robson Trap Trials Coming March 14
Joan Brown Do you enjoy shotgun sports? Join us for a friendly, intercommunity trap shooting competition! The Robson Trap Trials are open to residents of Arizona Robson Communities only (PebbleCreek, Quail Creek, Robson Ranch, SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and Sun Lakes) and will be held on Friday, March 14, at the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club,…
Generals, February 2025
TIMELESS! February 25
Patricia Ambrose and Nora Shelton February is the month for lovers and love songs, and TIMELESS covers them in hearts! Be sure to mark your calendars for Feb. 25, 4 to 7 p.m. in the Robson Ranch Grill for TIMELESS, the delightfully talented musical team of Nora Shelton and Patricia Ambrose. Yes, they are TIMELESS…