The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Giving is cyclical. At Sunset, our staff gives their hearts and souls to care for our residents every day. Acts of good will are put out and eventually come back around in new and inspiring ways. Manor and Villages’ new outdoor patio for employees is the product of a...

In God’s Hands

  Carl De Vries first stained glass project was far from simple. It was a depiction of the northern lights, approximately 2’ by 4’, that featured multi-colored bands of lights cascading from the sky. He likes to ask, “Why start small?” Carl recalls, “I drew a...

Be Thou My Vision

Meeting Bob and Dolly Jewell is like catching up with old friends; hugs are exchanged, and the conversation is lively. They banter and tell stories. Laughter is a guarantee. Bob and Dolly both grew up in challenging circumstances, and when asked what allowed them to...

God’s Tools

As a Calvinist Cadet counselor for 20 years, Arie Verkaik sang the Cadet theme song, “Living For Jesus,” often, and it is still his favorite song: Living for Jesus, a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and...

Navigation from on High

Carl Wykstra still remembers his 9th grade class verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Although Carl could not have foreseen the paths...