Author Archives: donsimba1

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, … Continue reading →

Anna Ruth produced these luscious cookies, her first try with this receipt, chocolate with a whiff of peppermint.  I voted them number one!  Come along and have some.

When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes … Continue reading →

Larch trees turn brown and drop their leaves in the Fall, unlike other conifers.  These two trees along the walkway of the  Greenfield Park amazed me with their beauty.

When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him. Matthew 8:14, 15 I recall the … Continue reading →

I was impressed with Liz Hess’ painting of the nativity scene that captured the reality of all nations coming to the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. Liz always astounds me with her inspiration and finished product. I love this … Continue reading →

When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”  Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”  The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to … Continue reading →

Despise not sincere effort! About 1965, we decided to have a Christmas tree. (About 51 years ago!!) We lived at Bukiroba at the time, overlooking the magnificent Lake Victoria. It took some searching but we found this rather straggly looking bush, … Continue reading →

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:28, 29 As I understand it the greatest Jewish teachers were … Continue reading →

What is she creating?  It is certainly a labor or love. They are Christmas season pepper nuts, in Low German, pfeffer nuz.  She blesses us each Christmas season with her annual batch of these goodies.  Stop in and have a few, … Continue reading →