Reverend Jennifer Lambert February is often called the Month of Love, and while Valentine’s Day fills the shelves with hearts and flowers, there is a deeper and more transformative love that deserves our attention. This is the love that Jesus spoke of when He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As…
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. One of the most daunting prospects in human existence involves growing old and the feeling of abandonment. Sometimes we have visions that we will become helpless and a burden to those who know and care about us. A large segment of the senior population gravitates to retirement communities that offer the…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ My great-grandmother (Elvira Ellis) was 105 when she passed away, and her life remains one of the greatest stories of faith and resilience I’ve ever known. Growing up, I would sit at her feet, captivated by the stories she told about her life and…
The St. Steven’s Catholic Church’s Ladies Guild is holding its annual Women’s Retreat on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. Steven’s Church. The theme is “Living with Christ in the Present Moment.” Participants will spend the day reflecting on the importance of living with Christ in the…
Mark Wenz The headline above is also the subtitle of Rick Warren’s influential Christian guidebook entitled The Purpose Driven Life. Now that we’re a month into 2025, I challenge each of you to ask yourself this: If you’re not here to improve your own life and the lives of others, then why are you here?…
Julia Norton All events are held in the Mirror Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Feb. 12 Drum Circle from 1 to 2 p.m. No experience or instruments are needed. Bring drums, rattles, or other sound instruments if you have them. Metaphysical class with Sheila Taylor from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Judy Adams…