Monthly Archives: August 2017

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing … Continue reading →

Our trumpet vine near the swing keeps producing blossoms that one must just stop and admire.  As my mother used to say, “My, my, my!”

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, … Continue reading →

This grandfather’s clock has served me well these several years but I built it for Alan.  Now I am dismantling it for transport to his place.  The guitar-like thing is the top of the pendulum.  I find that no matter … Continue reading →

 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 My tendency is … Continue reading →

If I am not mistaken these are monarch worms, so to speak. We do enjoy the monarch butterflies that lay eggs on our milk weed, then fly off somewhere, leaving their progeny to fend for themselves.  This fellow and a … Continue reading →

 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, … Continue reading →

What is more refreshing than chilled watermelon in the summer?  We have some almost every day.  We use the seedless kind.  And the corn behind, and the tomatoes bring us much pleasure.  Thank God for all these nice things.

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, … Continue reading →

We love to look across the field to the substantial Beiler barn.  The house is hidden by trees.  From this vantage point we follow the change of seasons, daily.