Alice Baldwin Flo has somewhere to be every Monday. She is welcomed with a short devotion followed by a time of introduction and sharing with the other participants and volunteers. She laughs as we all do chair exercises; play bingo and deal cards. The repetitive nature of the activities gives her a sense of competence…
Pastor Ron Burcham A few moments ago my cell phone and every phone around me sounded an alert; “Storm warning for your area.” No one was too surprised at the warning since the wind had been howling for the past 20 minutes and we were under a dark cloud cover. All the same, the alert…
Ron Clavecilla plays the guitar and piano. He has lived in the greater Phoenix area and has volunteered to play for the participants of The Perfect Place for the last ten years. When asked why he is such a regular volunteer he replies, “I feel good about using my talents for the greater glory of…
Pastor Ron Burcham “Is it hot enough for ya?” Have you noticed no one says that around here? Back in the Midwest, that was a standard conversation starter this time of year. I never really understood it. How was one supposed to respond when it was 88 degrees and 89 percent humidity – “No, I…
Pastor Ron Burcham At·ti·tude – a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. The other day I came across a favorite quote from Chuck Swindoll. “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is…
The fellas were picking at their guitar strings while warming up a very receptive crowd with road stories. As they were rehearsing melodies the crowd was growing anxious in the anticipation of the performance. It was just another day at the Perfect Place until we spotted Rich and the Boys come through the door. The…
Pastor Ron Burcham Officially, the first day of summer is June 21. Okay, but considering that daytime temperatures have already been in the triple digits, I think it is safe to say that summer is already here. Just the other day my neighbor, in an effort to cut down on his utility bills, was searing…
On Thursday, April 16, Risen Savior Lutheran Church and School launched its 2015 spring food drive to gather food for the Chandler Food Bank, a division of the Chandler Christian Community Center. “This was our second spring food drive,” said Risen Savior Senior Pastor Ron Burcham. “Knowing that there are people in the Chandler area…
Flo has somewhere to be every Monday. She is welcomed with a short devotion followed by a time of introduction and sharing with the other participants and volunteers. She laughs as we all do chair exercises, play bingo and deal cards. The repetitive nature of the activities gives her a sense of competence and security.…
Pastor Ron Burcham Spring is in the air and Orange Pylons are in full bloom. They are popping up all over the East Valley. The symmetry of their growth gives the impression that someone carefully placed each one in its proper place – amazing! There are several varieties, but my favorite is the famed Orange…