Spirituality

The plight of hunger in the Valley cannot be ignored

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Guest Writer After reading an article about hunger in our communities, I was impressed by the effort of so many people to offer assistance and aid to those suffering from the fallout of the pandemic. We...

2021, a year filled with hope and fulfillment

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Guest Writer In his classic novel, “A tale of two cities” Charles Dickens begins the opening paragraph with the phrase, “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” While it describes a...

Hope is a good thing, don’t let it go

By Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Guest Writer I recently watched The Shawshank Redemption, one of my favorite movies. It is the story about a banker named Andy Dufresne, who is accused of double murder in the 1940s. He is convicted...

We will reap a harvest if we don’t give up

By Lynne Hartke Guest Writer I am pretending it is fall. I play this mind game with myself every September here in the desert. 100-degree temps, another six weeks of shorts (at least), and endless sunshine do not speak fall to...

Together, we can overcome the difficulties we face

By Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Guest Writer The Scriptures are filled with anecdotes describing acts of one human-being toward another to enhance our values and encourage humanities call for good.  There are so many ways to...

Thoughts, news from Sun Lakes Methodist

The following was sent to me by a friend with no other word. I read it and marveled at how it is the right question at the right time for us. I am going to reflect upon it and hopefully allow it to influence my...

In this time of turmoil, there is always hope

By Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Guest Writer How much more can we endure?  Almost 180,000 of our fellow citizens have died from this scourge of a pandemic that just does not want to go away. The streets are filled with angry people,...

Google and a walk teach a memorable lesson

By Lynne Hartke Guest Writer Water. Check. Sunscreen. Check. Hiking snack. Check. “Do you have everything?” my husband Kevin asked as he waited by the front door of our cabin. After thirty-eight years of marriage, he was used...

These difficult times can teach us valuable lessons

By Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Guest Writer In a small village was a wise man who told his followers, “Something can be observed and learned from anything.  And we may learn not only from the things God made.  The creations of...

Everyone has the opportunity to walk by faith in Jesus

By Billy Holland Guest Writer As just another messenger for God’s kingdom, I’m eternally grateful for the privilege to serve Him. We are living in an hour where the window of His grace is open and there is much to do before...