Monthly Archives: May 2017

But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh?” … Continue reading →

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.   He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7 A few years ago I was in Romania in a ministry tour in that wonderful land.  That church had passed through unbelievably difficult … Continue reading →

We never tire of roses, especially in May.  Their exuberance is contagious!

I was sent to thinking when I read this morning, 2 Corinthians 3:18.  “We all…are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory; which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” I was touched by several things. First, “We all.” … Continue reading →

Yesterday, May 22, Anna Ruth and I attended the funeral of Marian Scott, wife of Pastor Bill Scott, in the center of his “clan” in the picture.  It was in northern Maryland. We were friends for many years, maybe 35 … Continue reading →

As I was closing these meditations on Matthew’s Gospel I read these two verses from Wesley Hymn #699 in “A Collection of Hymns.” I thought it was a fitting way to summarize the message of this precious Gospel. From all … Continue reading →

Hey, sorry if I am boring you with pictures of roses.  I could not resist showing one more, just photographed in this lovely morning light.

I close my meditations  on Matthew with the first three verses of a hymn in Wesley’s book of hymns.   This is # 600. It is a response to Jesus’ victory won for all who shall believe, like us! Earth, … Continue reading →

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  Matthew 28:20 That night in the Garden ended tragically, as far as the disciples were concerned.  After Jesus’ memorable heart-rending prayer which he prayed with great … Continue reading →