Monthly Archives: July 2019

The medical people were pleased to see my red blood cells were doing very well.  How satisfying.  I have injections for the past many months, increasing the dosage slowly.  It now appears as though I am about where a normal … Continue reading →

We keep an eye on what happens in our few milkweed plants. Here the milkweed beetle is eating on the leaf of our milkweed stalk.  I think they live exclusively on milkweed.  In any case I find them beautiful with … Continue reading →

And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and … Continue reading →

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 This is the lead verse for this morning from Daily Light, my favorite devotional outside of the Bible.  I read it like I usually … Continue reading →

I find myself getting simpler, shall I say, in that many things demanded my attention through the years, necessary things.  Now, time and age have led me to be a bit simpler, to allow some trivial things to lie, while … Continue reading →

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 This is Sunday … Continue reading →

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

Lilies grow well at our place.  They were here when we bought the property and have blessed us every year with their exuberant beauty.  Almost joyful, in human terms.  I have a soft spot in my heart for this lily.  … Continue reading →

Personal Update July 12, 2019 Anna Ruth is so good!   Good balance.  Good judgement.  Good driver.  Good cook. Good wife and a serious friend!  How I love this dear woman!  So, no matter the state of my health, she is … Continue reading →

Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. Jeremiah 10:23 Now and again I see spiritual things a bit more clearly, like in this amazing verse from the ancient … Continue reading →