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If we love God we obey Him

In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome. I John 5:3 I have a little secret, if you love Jesus and you are saved by his blood you will be eager … Continue reading

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Muscular beauty

Not the most beautiful or graceful, but bursting to catch the sun.  We love our busch, at the swing.  It is a vibrant, hardy, most beautiful blossoming  vine.  As I recall it is a trumpet vine.

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The Stoltzfus gang

We had the great joy of being neighbors to Jane and Glenn as they hosted their family from Boston and Snow Hill.  Here is the bunch.  Not a bad looking bunch, don’t you think?  Isaac has arms around Jonathan and … Continue reading

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True Contentment

Health Eight or so months ago I went through a difficult patch.  Huge things were happening in my body and mind.  Things seemed so confused and I could not gain the kind of control that I am accustomed to.  I … Continue reading

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Jonathan and Isaac, cousins

We had the great joy of having grandchildren from Boston and Maryland here for a few days.  They loved the fish ponds and explored its frogs, fish and all that such ponds attract.  We loved to be with these dear … Continue reading

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Saved!

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,  but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading

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Outside the kitchen window

We love our lilies.  Inherited them all, I do believe.  But every year they bloom with delight and brighten our lives. This beauty is just outside our kitchen window.  Breathtaking, indeed.

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Glorious hydrangea

We are amazed by the vitality of our hydrangea plant.  It is blooming this Spring with real vigor.

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Free forever in God’s hands

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 First. The “now” is after the work of Jesus Christ who died for us, set us free and to makes us secure in God. Secondly, … Continue reading

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Exploring the ponds

Boston and Maryland grands explore the ponds.  Great fun.

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