David Zapatka Let the bad ones go bad. This is a skill we all need to learn to improve our game. How can we become more aware of balls that are traveling out of bounds? Any shot by the opponent that lands out of bounds ends in a winning rally for your side. Don’t give…
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August 2025, Religion
Judging Rightly
Pastor Ash Dotson Hey folks, Ash Dotson here with a thought and an invitation to join us at Oasis UMC in the Laredo Room, Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Jesus tells us in John 7:24: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgement.” This is a tough one, folks. Motivation, motivation, motivation … what…
Religion, January 2025
Thoughts to Begin the New Year
Pastor Ash Dotson Happy New Year from Oasis United Methodist Church! I am Pastor Ash Dotson and you are invited to join us each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Laredo Room for worship! Let’s begin the year with love! John 7:17-18: “Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know whether the…
January 2025, Religion
10 Years of God’s Steadfast Love
Pastor Larry Sundin If I had one Scripture to define how God has cared for and nurtured Rock Springs Church for the past 10 years, it’s this one from Psalm 86: But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 86:15 God has been…
January 2025, Features
A Recipe for Generosity and Community
Christa Quackenbush “At this stage in my life, there is not a lot I can do. But this is something I can do,” Sandra said. She was talking about her desire to make a meaningful difference in the world—and she chose to do so through baking. Four loaves of bread, several dozen cookies, three or…
August 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: The 4th Shot, Part 2
David Zapatka Consider these targets when hitting the 4th shot. 1. Hit to the opponent who is furthest back in the court. This will keep your opponents on defense. 2. Hit to the middle. The middle often causes confusion between the opponents. 3. Hit to your opponents’ feet. This is always an excellent target. It…
Religion, June 2024
The Beast
Pastor Frank DeFusco In Matthew 24:1, Jesus’ disciples ask him to show them when the Temple will be thrown down, and what the sign of both his return and that of the end of the world will be. In verses 4 and 5 he warns them not to be deceived, for many will come in…
Features, March 2024
Sue Brockhoff’s Try-a-Tri Story!
Peggy Morris Imagine what you think an average, low-key, 80-year-old grandmother would be like, and know the antithesis of it is Sue Brockhoff. She’s no couch potato, slow, or sit-on-the-sidelines type of girl. Yes, I said girl because she’s not an old lady! Read on, and you’ll find out about a girl named Sue! You’ll find…