Monthly Archives: July 2017

A Prisoner of Jesus Christ.

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me … Continue reading

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God’s Intention

His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. In … Continue reading

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You name it!

This beauty comes up every year at our place.  I wonder at its intricate make-up and its symmetrical beauty.

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No longer strangers…

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. Ephesians 2:19 – … Continue reading

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A blaze of scarlet color

The hibiscus are outdoing themselves at our pond border.  Each blossom lasts but a day so it is rare to see four at once.  We adore this plant – as fresh as the morning sun.

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Jesus is our peace!

He himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create … Continue reading

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Perfection!

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The Answer is Jesus!

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14 From time immemorial, we humans have sought permanent peace but it has eluded us.  As … Continue reading

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Our Friday Noon Experience

Almost every Friday our children come to our house for lunch – a fine time to get caught up.  Here they are, in order of birth left to right – Jane, David, Alan, Paul.  We consider this a rare privilege … Continue reading

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Remember, Realize

Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded … Continue reading

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