• Anthony Bradley reflected on his experience being in college fraternities.  Bradley remembers the adventure of college of not knowing anyone.  It forced him to build relationships, confront discomfort, and develop resilience.  But for young men today, the sense of adventure seemed entirely absent. They are building their adult lives on one operating principle: “stay safe,…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a great weekend! Tonight is another party and this time it is a supper party for Halloween. Al and I are dressing up like Kansas State fans with KS shirts, (I have earrings to match) and we have a pumpkin lei to wear around our necks. I will need my…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I cleaned our apartment yesterday before the party as I am going to church this morning to clean the church along with a bunch of gals. There is a prize for the best cleaning costume and dessert and coffee are provided! Devotions from Judy’s heart Do you…

  • Dear Ones, Happy weekend!! Today is party day here so Al and I will be going to Costco for the Birthday cake. We have had several new residents and we hope some of them will come today. I also want to clean the apartment in-between getting ready. Devotions from Judy’s heart I have been enjoying…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a forward moving day! I plan to bake cookies and do food prep and Al will be going to Men’s group and later we have Bible Study. We enjoyed the most delicious Alaskan dinner and fellowship last night and still have a full feeling. Devotions from Judy’s heart Haven’t we…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have a day of freedom. We had a special time with Corbin yesterday as we prayed together and shared memories of his wife from years past. Today I have exercise class, crafts, an Alaskan fish dinner and Bible study. Devotions from Judy’s heart How many times do we blame others rather…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you have day of experiencing God’s love in a special way. We are having our friend Corbin for Finnish Pasty today. It has been a little over 3 weeks since his wife’s funeral and life has been radically changed for him. We pray for God’s comfort to heal his . Devotions from Judy’s…

  • When I read recently about the Democratic Party being informed by SAM, code-name for “Speaking with American Men: A Strategic Plan.” I know I had to do a blog on an effort to influence men.  Again, my focus in life is threefold: Scripture, Jesus and the Kingdom reign of Jesus (incarnational reality).  This focus cuts…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you had a wonderful weekend. The brilliant colors of the leaves are so beautiful. Today I plan to go to Aldi’s and Exercise class and do food preparation for company. Devotions from Judy’s heart How compassionate are we? It is a good question to ask ourselves, for we are told to be…

  • Dear Ones, Hope you are having a great weekend. I enjoyed shopping yesterday, especially getting things for the shoe box gifts for children. Love seeing the pictures of the kids opening their gifts and the joy on their faces.  Today I will be making cookies and doing food prep and cleaning the apartment etc. Devotions…