Monthly Archives: May 2015

Matthew 16:3 “The Pharisees and Sadducees came to  Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.” Having just fed the 4,000 plus with seven loaves and a few fish, Jesus found himself being queried … Continue reading →

I am amazed at the way colors, shades and combinations do something to the spirit. When I went for the mail in our little red box I was astounded by the beauty and harmony of the trees and sky. Food … Continue reading →

Matthew 15:32  “I have compassion for these people.”  15;37 “They all ate and were satisfied.” This is the second such miraculous feeding, this time he fed four thousand plus. It reveals, once again, Jesus’ heart of compassion for all who … Continue reading →

Yesterday, May 21, 2015, our grandson, Jody, son of Alan and Sharon, graduated from Temple Law School where he was privileged to wear a white ring on his hat representing the top 10% of the class. He was awarded the … Continue reading →

Matthew 15:21 “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.” I gather from Matthew’s use of the word “withdrew” that Jesus needed a break from his intense and not very successful back and forth with the … Continue reading →

Aren’t we all growing up?  Changing every day? Last year the two or three frogs in our little backyard pond produced eggs that produced tadpoles which survived the winter. Here is one of the little fellows with tail and legs. … Continue reading →

Matthew 15:19 “Out of the heart come evil thoughts.” Jesus reminded his hearers that the human problem is that center of all affection is corrupted.  He refers to this as the heart being evil. I suppose the Pharisees assumed this … Continue reading →

What brightens the day like the azaleas? We have one that I love to photograph. It is so lush and full of life. I wish we had more.

Matthew 15:19. “Out of the heart come evil thoughts.” The teachers of the Law could hardly believe that Jesus allowed his disciples to contaminate themselves by eating without the ritualized washing. They were convinced that contamination entered the person who … Continue reading →

Our first poppy of the year. I like the suggestion of modesty! It is almost winking! “Enjoy me but don’t pick me!” Is that what it is saying? The blossoms last only a couple of days but they are startlingly … Continue reading →