Monthly Archives: December 2018

Goodbye Avalon-

Our 1997 Toyota Avalon served us marvelously for years. We be bought it from Duane, my brother, in 2002. He had it from new. Well, on Friday night when Anna Ruth and I were finding our way to Erb Mennonite … Continue reading

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Everything for our enjoyment.

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. … Continue reading

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Bright Winter sun

I find the morning sun, pouring into our sitting room, to be especially attractive. The simple furniture being lit by a strong Winter sun is a joy to the eye and spirit.  The fact that through the years we were … Continue reading

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Trees and wood

As the weather turned colder we boys sawed wood to heat the fireplace in our sunroom.  Our house was heated by soft coal, but the sunroom that was added since the house was built had a fireplace so as the … Continue reading

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Love!

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8 Today’s Daily Light, December 15, is nudging us to love.  A good reminder at this time of year when it seems like … Continue reading

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Memories, blessed ones

Why should Christmas be so full of memories, joys and much more?  As I write I am transported into memories, dreams and good feelings.   Our tree decorated at home with lights and tinsel in the sun room with a miniature … Continue reading

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Born again?

You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3:7 This is the heart of the Gospel.  Try as we might, we can not understand the things of God unless we are changed.  Jesus calls … Continue reading

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God-given confidence

Such confidence we have through Christ before God.  Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.   2 Corinthians 3:5 – 6 Paul speaks of confidence.  That means that we … Continue reading

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God’s plan and enabling

Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” Isaiah … Continue reading

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Treatment

Dr. Adiga agrees on concentrating on red blood cells.  Makes sense.  Timing to be determined.  His staff will prepare. We decided against the more elaborate treatment, at least for now. That’s it.  Thanks for praying. Don

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