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I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for … Continue reading →

Our water lily keeps getting larger and larger, I do believe.  I am amazed at the colors and lines.  We do enjoy this summer delight.

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God … Continue reading →

I loved the contrast between the orange and the rice crispies squares.   Mmm.

In order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.  And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your … Continue reading →

When in China a few years back I bought this lovely cloisonne flower holder or whatever it should be called.   Elizabeth cut the marigolds that are blooming in our garden and arranged them beautifully in this flat vase.

In him we were also chosen. Ephesians 1:11 In him (Christ) we were also chosen.  If I am not mistaken, Paul is including himself in the “we” here.  This is the great leveler, Jew and Gentile alike are chosen; as … Continue reading →

Here is one of our first monarch larva of the year on our milkweed plant. It is hard to imagine that a few months ago the parent of this fellow was hanging in a rain forest in Mexico.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will … Continue reading →