Monthly Archives: April 2018

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 Early on in his ministry, Jesus prayed this prayer!  He spoke of the “Kingdom of God.”  Here, in what we call the Sermon on … Continue reading →

God, how are things going in your Kingdom on the earth these days?  I wonder how God would answer that.  One thing is sure, the kingdom is expanding in numbers at a great rate.  As a wee example, the church … Continue reading →

I once checked out the name of this early, early lily, but it alludes me now, but the surprising beauty is still there, radiant and inviting.  It is near our neighbors shed.  I find Spring surprises exciting.

“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 For some reason, at this special time of the … Continue reading →

For some reason, I am attracted to this lovely ground-cover flower.  Seems a bit late this year so this is a bit special to me.  I grew up with these lovely flowers, produced by lush green foliage.   These are beside … Continue reading →

So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?” Acts 1:6 I am amazed at Jesus’ patience.  He explained many things about the kingdom … Continue reading →

Alan and Lisa made a nice vegetable bed at the foot of our plot. Lisa cut the potatoes with the proper number of eyes in each slice, then planted them along with carrots, beets, onions and whatnot. I enjoy watching … Continue reading →

For forty days, Jesus spoke about his Kingdom.  No other issue seems to be as important than that for Jesus.  He said again and again that he is bringing to reality, on the earth, the Kingdom of God.  His listeners … Continue reading →