Monthly Archives: May 2017

As we look West from our place, we see this amazing flowering tree!  A huge bouquet of white sweet-smelling flowers.  Amazing.  It is, of course, a native locust tree, a valuable tree for our ancestors not only for its friendliness … Continue reading →

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth … Continue reading →

We have more rose plants than any other flower, I do believe.  So we see in the first one to bloom a promise of a season of refreshing beauty and hope.  Here is our first.

So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to … Continue reading →

Somehow, I find a kindred spirit with the exuberant in our first white rose.  It’s beauty and flair is matched only by its rose fragrance.  I praise God for this reminder of the new life we have in Jesus Christ, … Continue reading →

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, … Continue reading →

When we visited Longwood Gardens, the orchids once again caught our attention.  So, I bought one locally as a gift for Anna Ruth.  I see a glimpse of her beauty in the flower.

The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth’s lifelong friend, Miriam Charles, gifted Anna Ruth with these lilies for her 90th birthday.

As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the … Continue reading →