Monthly Archives: August 2015

Passion flowers last but a day – seemingly a waste of beauty. (I took this picture yesterday.) That is one reason I try to absorb the beauty of each one – here two, before they just close forever.

Matthew 26:30 “When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” Arriving there, in the darkness of night, Jesus confided with them what is about to happen. They may have expected him to spell out a … Continue reading →

I find the gladiola to be one of my favorite flowers. Hope the pictures do not weary you.  I just snapped this picture. Here it is – male and female – sperm and ovum, the endless rhythm of enduring life, … Continue reading →

Matthew 27:25 “Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you.  This is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’” In … Continue reading →

Jane ordered mushroom soil that we spread on all our gardens with delight.  We find this better than mulch that keeps down the weeds but does little to improve the soil.  Smell this stuff once – you know it will … Continue reading →

Matthew 26:26 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’” Our minds go back to Jesus’ words in John 6, “I am … Continue reading →

Matthew 26:18 “My appointed time is near.” I wonder what the disciples thought when Jesus said, “My appointed time is near?” The hallelujah of the children announced him as a triumphant warrior, it appears.  Is that what the disciples were thinking, … Continue reading →

One of my favorite glad colors – salmon.  A highlight of mid-summer beauty in our garden.

Matthew 26:14. “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” I try to grasp why Judas, a long-time disciple of Jesus and friend of the other disciples, offered to betray Jesus to the Jewish … Continue reading →

Things do get out of hand. Our morning glories are ten feet high.  How is it that there is a yellow blossom way up there above all others?  It is that maverick squash plant that sprang up beside our compost … Continue reading →