Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. We are taught that in the beginning, there was light. December helps us reenact that very moment in time when creation occurred and light was brought into our lives. This very act gave us an awareness that not only illuminated the path of life’s journey, but also enabled us to understand…
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Religion, December 2021
7 Tips on How to Discuss Your Mental Health Issues with Others
Stan Popovich Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your colleagues might give you a hard time regarding your anxieties and depression. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to deal with the people you know…
Religion, December 2021
Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets
Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are…
Religion, December 2021
Celebrating Christmas Together
Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church Okay, I’ll admit it. It’s the last hour before submitting the Splash article for the December issue. Now, before you judge me too harshly, know that I have had this article written for weeks. I was planning on throwing out a teaser or two about our Holiday Sermon series…
Religion, December 2021
Keeping a Calm Soul on a Stressful Day
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The story is told of a guy who had the job of transporting items for others in a small truck. One day, he was hired to transport some chickens. A man in a car following his truck noticed something very unusual: Every mile or so,…
Religion, December 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation December Services
Joyce Spartonos As I sat at my computer thinking of what to write about the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, (SLJC), it occurred to me that this past calendar year was truly a unique one for our congregation. Not always “good” unique, but unique nonetheless, and the “good” is what I’d like to reflect upon. I…
Religion, December 2021
Open the Door of Love
Sr. Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Robert Louis Stevenson penned a prayer, which I invite you to join me in praying daily during Advent 2021 … “Loving Father, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds and the wisdom of the wise men.…
Religion, December 2021
Unity: What Are We Thinking?
Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought spiritual community dedicated to living the Truths taught by Jesus Christ as well as other spiritual masters. We see the good (the God) in our fellow humans and celebrate our Oneness with all people in the world. We meet on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Sun…
Religion, December 2021
Don’t Miss the Risen Savior Annual Christmas Concert December 12
Bryan Newman Don’t miss Risen Savior’s annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. We held our first annual Community Christmas Concert in 2014. That year, we performed to a standing-room-only audience of about 475. In 2015 we added a second performance, and since that time, the audiences have continued…
Religion, December 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood News
The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will meet on Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel House. Our guest speaker is Cindy Rice, the first female Army Ranger. We will also have a representative from the Maternity Outreach for Moms program, a collaborative effort between the Phoenix V.A. and Veterans First Ltd. The Moms…