Monthly Archives: September 2017

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be … Continue reading →

I still enjoy still-life pictures, such as this.  Last week I turned the candle holder that has the red candle in it.  It is pear wood.  I have so many candle holders now that even Anna Ruth is wondering what … 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 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not … Continue reading →

A happy time on the old Stoltzfus farm at Yellow House where we enjoyed a lovely meal, including Mark’s tasty hams and other good foods.  This has become an annual late Summer event.  We love it!   Note the cows … Continue reading →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:  Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1, 2 In … Continue reading →

The monarch butterflies, our only ones to winter in Mexico, are now feasting on our milkweed, their major food.   This fellow in our garden will probably not get to Mexico. but its children will!  An amazing illustration of persistence … Continue reading →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1, 2 The … Continue reading →

Dawn was already suffering a good deal, basic tiredness, as I understand it.  Her cancer was ravaging her body.  After almost two years of fighting it and learning to live with it to some degree, Dawn, here with her loving … Continue reading →

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1 As I think about this letter I am reminded that Paul is writing this letter while a … Continue reading →