Author Archives: donsimba1

The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” John 19:7 “We have a law.”  How could it be?  The Jews believed that the … Continue reading →

 “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. John 19: 9 Pilate speaking.  He was in great distress.  His conscience pulled him toward Jesus, his political position pulled him to join the Jewish leaders … Continue reading →

Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews gathered there, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.”  When Jesus came out wearing the … Continue reading →

I auppose you could call me a fustrated gardner, but I do not feel that way.  The wee plot beside the shed is a thing of delight for me, so satisfying.  Tomatoes, lettuce and nice flowers never looked pretier.  I … Continue reading →

Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king … Continue reading →

Can you believe that we have more than a hundred of these yellow throated frogs?  What will happen to them, I have no idea.  The herons will be here later this year but I do believe they prefer the gold … Continue reading →

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” John 18:36 I read Jesus’ words again, and … Continue reading →

 “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me.  I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you … Continue reading →