Monthly Archives: October 2015

Fall is upon us, a time to meditate on God’s goodness and faithfulness in our lives and those close to us. These wee pumpkins that decorate our kitchen table and the softly burning blue candle offer a moment of reflection … Continue reading →

Revelation 5:9 “They sang a new song.” I find verses 9 and 10 of chapter 5 to be among the most revealing and marvelous words in all of Holy Scriptures. Each sentence, each phrase, each word spoke truth that John … Continue reading →

Grandson Evan delighted us this morning with his delicious French toast.  He and Elizabeth spent the night with us – always a gift to us, that is for sure.

Revelation 5:5 “Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has triumphed.  He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.’” My heart … Continue reading →

Welcome!  Enjoy the warm late afternoon sun. Time for a cup of tea!  The maple tree overhead will soon burst into a flame of color, announcing the change of seasons. October is a precious month, tinged with memories of the … Continue reading →

Revelation 5: 4 “I wept and wept because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look inside.” Having seen the centrality of the throne in heaven and the one that is seated on it, John got … Continue reading →

Mark and Elizabeth entertained us royally on their farm on Sunday afternoon.  It turned cold so Mark burned his chopped trees pile – here dowsing it with diesel fuel to get it blazing properly. What is better than heat coming … Continue reading →

Revelation 4:11 Bowing before the throne of God.  Can it be? I am drawn to this scene, as iron filings are drawn to a magnet. All in heaven in fact are drawn to the central feature, the throne of God. … Continue reading →

Fall colors astound. I was attracted to this fire bush, far from buildings, along the creek at Mark and Elizabeth’s farm. It is so delicate, unlike the larger ones found around our houses.  I found the color and setting, the … Continue reading →

Revelation 4:2 “At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it.” After John heard Jesus speaking about the seven churches of Central Turkey the Spirit lifted him up, for … Continue reading →