Monthly Archives: April 2016

Our ornamental Japanese cherry is now opening – a beautiful thing.  An early lady bug beetle seems to enjoy the Spring as well.  This is one of my favorite Spring flowers.  Our tree is getting older – hope it continues … Continue reading →

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.  But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus … Continue reading →

This sun-lit pansy caught my eye this morning. I was awed by its simple beauty.  The blue flower with the yellow center could not be more complementary. I do not believe the flower knew how beautiful it is. Is there … Continue reading →

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I … Continue reading →

We get considerable delight from our simple goldfish pond. The new tulips here add to the order and beauty of the scene.

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is … Continue reading →

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is … Continue reading →

The tulips and daffodils warm the heart.  We appreciate the flare of our little patch!

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is … Continue reading →

To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I Timothy 1:2 One of things that surprised me as I was a young missionary, I left my family, that was … Continue reading →