Monthly Archives: August 2017

Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 Living in Tanzania, I heard, again and again, believers say, “I am saved!”  It was not a boast but … Continue reading →

Beauty under the roses.

And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one Ephesians … Continue reading →

On special occasions we get ourselves over to the ice cream place, about  a half mile from home.  Location for our celebrating Paul and Tammy’s 18th.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Paul takes us deeper … Continue reading →

To help celebrate Paul and Tammy’s 18th Anniversary, we did one of oue favoprite things yesterday – ice cream at fritz and freez!

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10, 11 Paul is writing this letter while a prisoner, … Continue reading →

We had the joy of having a picnic in our yard with the Brubaker bunch yesterday.  It is the season to cluster around the outdoor fire and just enjoy one another and the great outdoors.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” … Continue reading →

Glads gladden the heart. These beauties bloom and bloom!  What a delight!