Monthly Archives: March 2018

1 He dies, the Friend of sinners dies! Lo! Salem’s daughters weep around. A solemn darkness veils the skies; a sudden trembling shakes the ground. 2 Here’s love and grief beyond degree: the Lord of glory dies for men; but … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth prepared several dozen eggs for our egg coloring event on Friday night.  The basket of white eggs caught my eye.  Each egg is full of promise, together the basket full announces surprises.  Ever since I was a boy … Continue reading →

Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior, Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o’er His foes, He arose a Victor from the dark domain, And He … Continue reading →

There is something about daffodils that I find impressive.  Beauty, symmetry. first huge blossoms of the new season, a sight that pleases again and again.

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did … Continue reading →

Our rhubarb springs to life, a sure sign of Spring.  In a few weeks we will be having pie!  This is happening in our little garden.  I love to see nature break forth, announcing a new season of hope and … Continue reading →

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.  They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not … Continue reading →

At this time of the new growing year I usually look hard for the new vibrant shoots or whatever on our precious small plot on this earth.  Among the first here are the roses.  I was hugely impressed by the … Continue reading →

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. Luke 24:1 These women impress me!  They were the last of Jesus’ friends to leave … Continue reading →

The first days of Spring this year were a bit different.  In our maple tree were three brightly colored male robins, eager to get on with preparing for nesting, now waiting for the Spring snow to melt!  The days are … Continue reading →