Monthly Archives: August 2016

We love because he first loved us.  Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. And he … Continue reading →

This is our first year to have bubblegum petunias- much loved by our Amish neighbors. We are among the admirers.  We were amazed to see this variant, a half white one among ours.  Nature amuses and amazes us, that is … Continue reading →

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 1 John 5:1 First, the word, “Everyone.”  John has burst out of his Jewish ethnic mold.  He is absolutely convinced … Continue reading →

This is the second year for our block party, a couple of short streets here.  We enjoy being the guests of the Church of the Nazarene whose pastor joined in and for the use of their nice pavilion.  Thanks.

In this world we are like Jesus.  There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.  1 John 4:17, 18 “In … Continue reading →

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7, 8. John … Continue reading →

Our milkweed attracts a nice variety of residents, including this family of milkweed beetles. And the monarch eggs are now “hatching” nicely.  We enjoy watching what happens at our 20 or so milkweed plants.

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that … Continue reading →