Monthly Archives: August 2019

We enjoyed the flowers that Jane left us to tend while they were on holiday.  We did really enjoy them.  Now it is time for them to beautify Jane’s place.  It was a joy this flower-sitting.

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 What appears to be weak is strong in the eyes of God.  What appears … Continue reading →

This dainty yellow beauty is a volunteer in our garden.  I have no idea what it is.  I like the way an insect is on the very top blossom. In simple beauty there is a door to so much more!

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has … Continue reading →

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now … Continue reading →

But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 “Washed, sanctified, justified in Jesus and the Spirit of God.”  This is almost too good, … Continue reading →

A few years ago we bought four frogs, this type, for our pond.  Now, we have a whole chorus of frog songs and gasps and gutturals.   We do enjoy our frogs.  They inhabit our pond along with fish and snails.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which … Continue reading →

The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)  Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and … Continue reading →