Monthly Archives: December 2017

Ye servants of God, Your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; Thy name all-victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, And rules over all.  Charles Wesley  

On the Winter solstice the sunset was dazzling.  Now the days will slowly get longer.  God’s creation is indeed breathtaking.

He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. Luke 1:53 Those who have despaired of what this world has to offer yearn for spiritual food that truly satisfies.  Our many cultures paint a … Continue reading →

Liz Hess is one of my favorite living artists.  This year she painted for Global Disciples – of which I was part of for many years – an amazing scene, the royal bejeweled crown lifted high between the lion and … Continue reading →

People of all sorts are aware that something is happening in Bethlehem, the small village not far from Jerusalem.  Mary and Joseph are the first to worship as the newborn baby nestles into human arms.  Then the shepherds on night … Continue reading →

As the sun drops in the Western sky its last rays light up the candle scene on our table – a rich “Christmassy” color.  The first day of Winter is almost upon us, in a day or so.  The bright … Continue reading →

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our … Continue reading →

Jane and Glenn’s son, Zel, feeds his son a morsel at our house as he and Dani enjoy their annual break from their home in Australia.  So here we have three generations, Jane, Zel, Finn!  What joy!  Zel is a … Continue reading →

Isaiah is writing as the armies of Persia invade and conquer the Jews whose military forces collapse before them. Jerusalem is falling.  The situation looked dreadfully hopeless.  The ten northern tribes had been defeated by Syrians years ago.  Now the … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite flowers, of all the thousands at Longwood – a white orchid, fluffy, vivid, inviting and just plain stunning in beauty.