Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the … Continue reading →

As I walked around our Winter lawn yesterday the budding lilacs caught my eye. The green sprout speaks volumes and impresses me with fresh meaning, Spring is coming!   Storms will come but the new life is persistent.  It will … Continue reading →

Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.  A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not … Continue reading →

At this time of year, end of January, one begins to look for signs of Spring.  Our daffodils, bless ‘m, are already pushing.  Challenges lie ahead for these early sprouts but they obviously think it is worth their effort!  I … Continue reading →

Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!” Jesus replied, “And why do you break … Continue reading →

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. And when the … Continue reading →

Zel feels Jody’s beard sort of approving.  Jody is the one who seems troubled. These grandsons are special to us.  Zel is in Australia and Jody is now in Philadelphia practicing law.

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns.  When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them … Continue reading →

Zel and Dani two years ago at their wedding in Lancaster.  I love this picture. They just spent a month next door with Jane and Glenn.  This was a very special time for it offered them opportunity spread the good … Continue reading →