Mike Consentino Half price. Yea! Who doesn’t like half price? Membership dues for the Desert Woodcrafters Club are full price ($120) when paid between January 1 and July 1, and half price ($60) when paid between July 1 and Dec. 31. The last half of the year is already upon us and there may be…
Pastor Ash Dotson I was looking at a scripture the other day, and it occurred to me that we have it a bit tougher than those who physically followed Jesus. In John 6:36, Jesus speaks with his followers and points out that even though they saw him it was difficult for them to understand or…
Pastor Larry Sundin Have you ever wondered, “Is there more to ‘church’ than meets the eye?” The first church service I ever attended as an adult was in 1981. There were three distinct impressions I took away from that first service. One, the music wasn’t of my generation. Everyone was singing these slow, plodding songs.…
Gary Chalk I am alone in my car parked in our driveway. I am attempting to do what the computer geeks call ‘Syncing Your Device.’ I call it ‘#%$%#!’ When I finish ‘Syncing Your Device’ I will be able to listen to my personal playlist, place and receive phone calls, read my text messages, and…
David Zapatka Friend and fellow bridge player, Susan, writes, “I recently read a new word, ‘cudgel.’ Would you research this word for your column?” Cudgel—cud·gel noun: A short, thick stick used as a weapon. verb: To strike or beat with a cudgel; metaphorically, to forcefully apply or exert something, such as pressure or influence Origin…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…