Monthly Archives: May 2015

This hosta in our garden shows how beautiful can be the various shades of green, all displayed in a heart-shaped blend of creativity, no two leaves alike – each with a beauty of its own, like you and me.

Matthew 16:22 “The Son of Man is going to come.” Let us think a bit about Jesus’ use of the title, “Son of Man.” Jesus uses this phrase to describe what will soon be seen as unfolding – the horror … Continue reading →

Our fish pond is coming to life – with these beautiful, vibrant colorful water lilies.

Matthew 16:22 “Son of Man.” Let us reread verse 16 of this chapter. “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the son of the living God.’” That confession pleased Jesus for that is exactly who he is. He is unequivocally … Continue reading →

Our few milkweed plants are springing to life – hopefully getting prepared to host some monarch butterflies.

Matthew 16:21 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hand of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law and that he must be … Continue reading →

For some reason I simply treasure this kitchen scale that Anna Ruth inherited. We have no idea of its age or how the Charles family got it, but it is a work of art.  It has 5 graduated counter weights. … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:16 “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus took his disciples on a journey outside Palestine, into that area north of the Land, into the cultures of Tyre, Sidon and the Roman city called Caesarea … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:5 “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” As I understand it the Pharisees believed in miracles, in heaven and hell, in all the Scriptures and in the reality of the supernatural, etc.  They … Continue reading →

What cheers the heart like roses? Or what more pleases the nose than with a pure rose aroma? Or what is as smooth to the touch as the delicate bloom? And can the eye not find great beauty in the … Continue reading →