Author Archives: donsimba1

 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. John 17:9  “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through … Continue reading →

A quick update. This morning I have an appointment with Dr. Roeschel, my dermatologist of several decades, ever since we left Africa, in fact.   We have become more than just Dr. /patient.  He is growing older himself!  85 or more!  … Continue reading →

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 … Continue reading →

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.  May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship … Continue reading →

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2 I love Isaiah.  It is as though Isaiah has made the promises of God … Continue reading →

“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and … Continue reading →

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 →