Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis makes this statement, “A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic—on the level with a man who says he is a poached…
Tim Malone Savoring emotional grounding in retirement means embracing a slower, more intentional way of living—one that prioritizes inner peace, meaningful relationships, and a deep appreciation for the present moment. Emotional grounding becomes not just a luxury but a central practice—one that enriches daily life and deepens our sense of meaning. “Instructions for living a…
David Zapatka While on an excursion in Tangier, Morocco, recently, I toured the old U.S. Legation building. The history was phenomenal. Legation: noun lih-GAY-shun A legation is a diplomatic mission maintained by one government in another country, traditionally headed by a minister rather than an ambassador. The word can refer both to the diplomatic representatives…
Martin Bender By November 1918, Germany recognized “The Great War” was lost. The Allies were attacking with considerable success in the Meuse-Argonne region of northwestern France with a force of 1,200,000 American and 800,000 French soldiers. Within Germany itself, unimaginable food shortages and starvation caused rioting. In late October there was mutiny within the German…
Karen M. Dielmann On Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room at the Ranch House, Robson Ranch resident and author Betsy Lydle Smith will present at the next Chapter & Verse event. The author presentations are usually held on the last Friday of the month; however, this one is scheduled for the…
Karen M. Dielmann Write On… of Robson Ranch Arizona has done it again! Our second anthology, Chapter & Verse, Volume II, Fall 2026, is filled with stories, poems, and essays. Last year’s volume, published in the fall of 2025, featured original works by 10 authors—all who are residents here at the Ranch. This year we’ve…