Author Archives: donsimba1

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.  For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but … Continue reading →

Joel has been on our roof many times, cleaning and repairing gutters and wind guage with the heron showing the direction of the wind.  Dear Joel, none quite like him.  A joy to us, that is for sure.  And a … Continue reading →

Sara, Joel, Isaac, Ben and Jack blessed us with a marvelous few days of joy.  Love them all.

His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. Ephesians … Continue reading →

Every year about this time the ants herd the yellow aphids in order to extract milk from them.  Ant cows!  There are no ants in this picture but they will show up, I am sure.  I am not sure what … Continue reading →

He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.  For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Ephesians 4:17, 18 Even though Paul does not say … Continue reading →

Our milk weed is again hosting the monarch butterflies.  They are probably not as plentiful this year as in the past so that makes even more enjoyable those that live off the white sap of our milk weed now.  May … Continue reading →

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to … Continue reading →

It seems like there are fewer butterflies this month but I did see this monarch butterfly egg at our place, on the milkweed, of course.  I love this patterned picture.  Something really special when you look up close!

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 As I grow older and try to embrace the Spirit of God in my life, I find myself … Continue reading →