Pastor Larry Sundin, Rock Springs Church Have you ever asked yourself, “Who is Jesus?” If you haven’t, then maybe it’s time you did. After all, most of us have grown up being exposed to a Sunday School image of Jesus as an ancient hippy with perfect white teeth, luxuriant hair, and smiling eyes. As a…
James Bruce Ilten Save the date: On Sunday, Oct. 13, the friends and family of James Bruce Ilten are invited to gather in the Hermosa Ballroom at 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Life service, followed by refreshments and reminiscing. Jim passed away on June 24 of this year from complications associated with metastatic cancer…
Donna Vande Kieft The political landscape has undergone major shifts in July/August! Continuing our thoughts and actions toward peacemaking, consider with me what new thing is attempting to be birthed in this upheaval. Clarity is often born out of chaos. Today’s retirees were not raised with Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) being prime values. At…
David Zapatka While attending the Theosophical Society Convention in Wheaton, Ill., this summer, I saw one of the presenters use the word “equipoise” in his presentation. The usage of the word described a relationship balance between two philosophical thoughts. Equipoise—equi·poise noun 1. A state of equilibrium 2. Counterbalance 3. Balance of forces or interests verb…
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Martin Bender, President Support Our Troops-AZ (SOT-AZ) is more than flags on the main boulevards at Robson Ranch on military related holidays. SOT-AZ provides support to our active duty military, veterans, military families, veterans’ organizations, and military related community programs. As part of that mission, in July SOT-AZ sent a grant of $1,200 to the…