When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Little did they know that first Christmas eve that Jesus, the Messiah, would become the Light of the World. Come and get…
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December 2025, Community News
Word of the Month: Contronym (Continued!)
David Zapatka Reader JoAnn Weston writes about the October 2025 WOTM column, “Hello David. Here is another contronym for your list: “Bound,” meaning to leap, but also the opposite, tied up. I enjoy your column, very clever! Oh, another one—“Leave” meaning to go and to remain!” In serendipitous fashion, friend and fellow verbivore, Richard Lederer,…
Community News, December 2025
The Writer vs. ChatGPT—Who Wins?
Pastor Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes According to ChatGPT, the top issues facing Americans today are as follows: Economy & Cost of Living: Many Americans say inflation, rising prices, and affordability are among the biggest problems. This includes the cost of food, housing, healthcare, and the gap between wages and expenses. It affects…
December 2025, Community News
The Spiritual Significance of Waking at 3 or 4 a.m.
Mark Wenz, Unity Church of Sun Lakes Do you ever wake up at the silent hours of 3 or 4 a.m., your eyes opening suddenly and without provocation? Why would a weary body suddenly arise as if summoned by an unseen hand? When these middle-of-the-night awakenings began happening to me, I first felt apprehension and…
December 2025, Community News
December Rock of the Month
MaryJo Johnson Have you seen the December Rock of the Month? This festive rock is hiding in a common area here at SunBird. If you find this rock, call the number on the back to claim your Horizon Room gift card, courtesy of the SunBird Garden Club!
December 2025, Community News
Sun Lakes Community Theatre – December 2025
SLCT’s Children’s Theatre Preps for 2026 School Performances Kindergartners and first graders will thrill to the sights and sounds of Horton Hatches the Egg through much of Spring, 2026. The volunteers who will delight them have been assembled to don the costumes and play the parts needed to enchant the kids in this adaptation of…
December 2025, Community News
Hope That Holds When the World Feels Unsteady
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the Advent season begins, many communities across the nation and the world are lighting candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. We need this reminder even as headlines fill with uncertainty. We’ve watched as stories about government shutdowns, economic strain, and growing divisions…
December 2025, Community News
In Passing – December 2025
Randy Norton Randy Norton passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2025, at his home in Sun Lakes surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Holy Cross Hospice. Randy was born in Lansing, Mich., on April 10, 1945, to the late Robert and Marion Norton. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy…
Community News, December 2025
Sun Lakes Sheriff’s Posse – December 2025
Posseman Ken Hinatsu Wins Above & Beyond Award Bill Shedd Posseman Ken Hinatsu was recently honored at the American Red Cross Breakfast in October. Hinatsu was awarded the Above & Beyond Award. The Above & Beyond Award honors individuals who not only host blood drives consistently, but also have maintained high levels of success due…
December 2025, Community News
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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