Author Archives: donsimba1

May brings great joys to birdwatchers.  This morning a humming bird fed several time at our feeder.  We keep the binocs handy this time of year.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 As I think about it, the Old Testament refers to learning from nature more than the New Testament.  That is my impression.  I … Continue reading →

Overlooking our pond is the white lilac, rejoicing in the sunlight that is slowly absorbing the dew.  We are so pleased that this wonderful flower blooms just outside our window, giving us great delight.

For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.  I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; my soul knows it very well.  My frame was not hidden from You, when … Continue reading →

The seeming little statue peeks out from its rhubarb friends.  This year the rhubarb are especially fruitful.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard … Continue reading →

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the … Continue reading →

Our old Japanese ornamental cherry burst into a hymn of praise this morning!  One of my favorite non-native trees.

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.  Which … Continue reading →