Monthly Archives: June 2015

A mourning dove couple thought the top of the motor of our garage door opener would be a good place to lay eggs and raise young.  We’ll see. About 3 weeks have passed and it is sitting – sitting – … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:23 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.” Jesus continued to stress the importance of forgiveness as his hour approached.  It is like he is saying that if those who … Continue reading →

What could be simpler than a petunia blossom!  And as satisfyingly beautiful?

Matthew 18:21 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me?’” In my own experience there is only one way for me to pray sympathetically for another, and … Continue reading →

There is something powerful and impressive in the lush blooms of the hydrangeas in our garden. We had these at home where I grew up.  My mother loved them. Flowers link generations and people – often. It is true in … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Think about this!  Can this possibly be true?  Jesus says that we mortals … Continue reading →

Dazzling geraniums lit by the setting sun. Pure beauty.

Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones.”  v 10 This chapter opens with the disciples asking Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” I suppose this is the question … Continue reading →

I find water lilies in our little ordinary pond quite breathtaking. This beauty is bursting with the desire to show all its beauties – without boasting, just speaking the truth.  I think you will agree with me that this is downright … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:6 “If anyone causes one of these little ones to sin…” Matthew assumes that his readers will know what “sin” is. He offers no definition at this point nor does Jesus. I suppose “sin” is anything that is contrary … Continue reading →