Monthly Archives: May 2016

While strolling in Longwood Gardens I was drawn to this bonsai, a cypress tree tended, trimmed and shaped in a most wonderful and enchanting way.  I am not sure how old the little tree was when it was taken in but … Continue reading →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Timothy … Continue reading →

I was amazed when I looked into a tropical fern from the top. I forget its name but it left a lasting impression on me.  Each frond is magnificent, the heavy ovaries and stamens in the center cradled in the … Continue reading →

God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.  I Timothy 6:15, 16 As … Continue reading →

Yesterday, May 11, was a day of celebration.  Glenn celebrated his 65th birthday on the 11th and Anna Ruth her 89th on April 25.  So Jane and Glenn Prius-ed us to Longwood Gardens, one of our favorite places, for a … Continue reading →

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession … Continue reading →

Our roses are pushing leaves just now, eager to catch the rays of the sun and develop into productive rose plants. In that surge of life, I see that aphids are right there, ready to be herded up these stalks … Continue reading →

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.   I Timothy 6:11 I put myself in young Timothy’s shoes.  Who is he?  What right does he have to his calling?  … Continue reading →

As we look out the kitchen window we see the white, fragrant lilacs blooming and the rushes pushing up in the water.  Unseen in this picture are the couple dozen goldfish all prepared for their Spring frolics.  The maple tree … Continue reading →

Command and teach these things.  Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.  I Timothy 4:11, 12 Speaking of being young, I relate … Continue reading →