Author Archives: donsimba1

Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. When Judas, who … Continue reading →

There is so much splendid color and interesting shapes that you can barely take in a fraction of it all.  To stand among the tulips is a treat, indeed.

Now Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came to him. “You also were with Jesus of Galilee,” she said. But he denied it before them all. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. … Continue reading →

I pored over this Longwood beauty.  Takes the breath away, that is how it affects me.

Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. Matthew 26:57  Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus…“I charge you under oath by … Continue reading →

A little break at Longwood Gardens.  The mystery and joy of love.  

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began … Continue reading →

We had the joy of absorbing the wonder and beauty of nature at Longwood Gardens yesterday, Friday, in honor of Anna Ruth’s 90th birthday.  Jane and Glenn enjoyed the day with us.

While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal … Continue reading →

As Anna Ruth approaches her 90th birthday – in 4 days – it is a great time to just praise God for a most wonderful life together.  We are blessed beyond words.  Today we are off to Longwood Gardens for … Continue reading →