Author Archives: donsimba1

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 I place myself in a different setting than these believers in the Greek city of Colossae.  I am a modern believer.  Amazing, … Continue reading →

In case you might be interested in a bit more detail on my Thursday hospital visit, it will include adding a strip of skin from my leg!  How about that?  Evidently this is the way to do a skin graft! … Continue reading →

Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. John 1:16 Grace upon grace!  When we first believed we were touched by grace, and knew that it was for us, for me!  When that … Continue reading →

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 This verse was the culminating last verse in … Continue reading →

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 18 Is this my life, rejoicing always?  Or just sometimes?  When it feels good to me?  Is … Continue reading →

“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.  So he said to me, “This is the Word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says … Continue reading →

It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26 This is the conclusion of those who have lived under some kind of a trial, as the Jews at that time.  Some of our questions indicate that … Continue reading →

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy. 1 Peter 1:8 This includes us!  We haven’t seen Jesus … Continue reading →

The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.  Psalm 97:1 Here in Psalm 97 we hear the clear call to reach out and evangelize the world.  This clarity of world vision was there in this … Continue reading →

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 Jesus considers a desire for more and more possessions as a negative in … Continue reading →