Author Archives: donsimba1

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”  “Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was … Continue reading →

I am often awed by the glorious beauty of winter sunsets that we see through our tree branches.  The gold and violet in this picture provide a richness that all can enjoy.  A treasure that is there for a few … Continue reading →

When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And … Continue reading →

Permit me to introduce our family.  Many years ago Alan drew this picture so we are seen through his eyes.  We have this picture framed, hanging on the cellar step wall. Now and again I look at it.  Front row … Continue reading →

When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him.  “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.  I … Continue reading →

Our dear son-in-law and next-door neighbor, Dr. Glenn Stoltzfus, is as gentle with wood as he is with his patients. For recreation he is building a nice toy train for their twin boys, Ben and Jack.  Glenn has built many … Continue reading →

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became … Continue reading →

As the Winter takes hold, the Eastern Bluebirds come to our suet feeder.  What striking beauty!

When they went across the lake, the disciples forgot to take bread. “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”  They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we … Continue reading →