Monthly Archives: July 2018

Is it true?  Can it be?  How can I praise God and those around me for allowing me to be this venerable age? I think I am doing well until I think of my sister, Twila, now 104 and as … Continue reading →

July 5, a day to remember in our family, the day we welcomed Jane Elizabeth into our family and into the world.  As our first child, born at Shirati Hospital in Tanzania, she has a special place in our memories … Continue reading →

Jane cut up some summer delights for our picnic, marking her birthday. Mmm.

Again, Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”  And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.  If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if … Continue reading →

Some of our sunflowers now soar about 10 feet into the sky.  I am amazed by the beaury and complexity of this plant.  A joy of God’s creation, to be sure.  What a feast this will be for the insects.

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said … Continue reading →