Monthly Archives: December 2017

1 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun does its successive journeys run, his kingdom stretch from shore to shore, 3 People and realms of every tongue dwell on his love with sweetest song, and infant voices shall proclaim their early … Continue reading →

Isn’t she beautiful?!  The Palmers left yesterday.  We miss them already.

Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them … Continue reading →

Paul and Tammy blessed us with this anniversary bouquet.  There is something solid and beautiful in rose blossoms in the dead of Winter!  Precious.  We are now in our 69th year of marriage!  How about that?

 Praise the Lord, all you nations;     extol him, all you peoples.  For great is his love toward us,     and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord Psalm 117 In our men’s prayer group this morning we pondered … Continue reading →

It is sort of a tradition to have ugali and condiments for our family Christmas meal.  This wooden spoon is designed to stir ugali as it comes to a boil.  One must stir harder as it gets firmer and firmer … Continue reading →

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.  He came to that which was his own, but his own did … Continue reading →

Isaac lost his remaining incisor on Christmas Day.  Ouch.  Where it was we see a nice ripe red spot.  Before long it was healed and Isaac was his sweet self again. Not a pleasant picture but, in a way, nice!  … Continue reading →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was … Continue reading →

Our marriage party after the ceremony in the Charles’ front room, December 24, 1949.  Duane on the left, Don’s brother, the Best Man, and Barbara Keener to Anna Ruth’s left, Maid of Honor.  A wonderful day.  So today we celebrate … Continue reading →