Monthly Archives: December 2016

While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.”  Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his … Continue reading →

To see Evan and Elizabeth take part in the Christmas programs at school is special for us.  We go to them all, and want more!  Takes me back to growing up years when it was super fun singing carols at … Continue reading →

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax … Continue reading →

Jane and Marie created this center piece for our Friday night meal.  The place was soon abuzz with chatter and what not.  A nice time, within the Christmas holiday schedule.

Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town.  Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”  At this, … Continue reading →

When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth slices one of four loaves of her whole wheat bread, hot from the oven, today.  She bakes two or three times a month, always producing tasty, nutritious bread.  Neither her Mom nor mine did this.  I think she … Continue reading →

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth produced these luscious cookies, her first try with this receipt, chocolate with a whiff of peppermint.  I voted them number one!  Come along and have some.

When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes … Continue reading →