Author Archives: donsimba1

“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.  And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.  Nor are you to … Continue reading →

I do not really remember, if I ever knew, the name of this early blooming lily that springs up in the Spring with great vigor!  We have a row of these at the foot of our yard near our neighbor’s … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So, you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, … Continue reading →

I was blessed beyond measure by godly parents, especially my mother, who was there at my side in all my life.  I do not know who snapped this picture but there is Mom, a bit out of focus, with  her … Continue reading →

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,  “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?”  “The son of David,” they replied. He said to them, “How is it then that David, speaking by the Spirit, … Continue reading →

Today we hope to have our first dandelion of the season.  Anna Ruth fixes it with a lot of bacon and other goodies so it is just fine.  Both of us grew up with annual such spring tonics.  We are … Continue reading →

Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”  Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with … Continue reading →

We have had this Amish-made swing for about 25 years.  Now and again, as last month, I replaced all the wood, including the top,  and it runs like new!

That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up … Continue reading →