Monthly Archives: July 2016

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.  2 Timothy 2:1, 2 … Continue reading →

Yesterday Anna Ruth and I had the joy of hosting Leaderwell Pohsngap.  He and his wife, Sita, live in northeast India but our lives have intertwined through the years in a great variety of settings.  He set the stage and was … Continue reading →

Learnings from 2 Timothy Before we leave this amazing letter, Paul’s second to Timothy and the final letter we have before Rome killed him. I would like to summarize a few things I have been learning. First, our relationship to … Continue reading →

This week a family of 4 hawks, Coopers if I am not mistaken, descended on our pond, one, the one pictured, stood guard on the roof overlooking the scene.  I did not see what got eaten, if anything.  We have … Continue reading →

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.  Therefore I endure everything for … Continue reading →

Our first glad to bloom is this yellow one. As I looked at it closely, I saw a wee tear on the stamen. I think it is just a reminder that in all beauty there is a wee tear, serving … Continue reading →

You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me. 2 Timothy 1:15 At least that is how Paul felt!  One of the most difficult things in the life of faith is handling rejection.  I remember how deeply I … Continue reading →

Abner, our delightful Amish neighbor, missed the bus to New Holland yesterday so scooted up to our place to request a ride to join his sons and thousands of others at the Annual Horse Auction – a din of activity. … Continue reading →

Wesley wrote this hymn to commemorate the first anniversary of his conversion to Christ. I would like to present it as my birthday hymn of joy.  July 6, 88! O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, … Continue reading →