Monthly Archives: July 2017

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to … Continue reading →

Our first tiger lilies bring delight.  These hardy fellows remind us of the importance of showing up every year, right on time, to bless us.

And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to … Continue reading →

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4, 5 Why is salvation available … Continue reading →

Paul and Tammy presented a poinsettia to Anna Ruth to celebrate her 90th birthday a few weeks back.  It is now in full bloom, producing flowers that are stunning!  Don’t you think so?

All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. Ephesians 2:3 Amazingly, the law-abiding Paul bundled himself … Continue reading →

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now … Continue reading →