Author Archives: donsimba1

I enjoy Spring roses as a reminder of the power of life in its exhuberance.  This Fall beauty reminds me of the glory of maturation and determination.  Our roses have a second spell of blooms, smaller than the first just … Continue reading →

The Daily Light this morning reminded me again of God’s love. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when … Continue reading →

Grandpa Glenn and young Finn enjoy a moment together at our place before their trip to Brisbane, Australia.   Happy boy!!  And grateful father.  Glenn is scheduled to return home next week.  Jane is staying a month or so and will … Continue reading →

Wesley wrote this hymn to com­mem­o­rate the first an­ni­ver­sa­ry of his con­ver­sion to Christ, when he was about 32 years of age, 1739.   O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and … Continue reading →

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 I am reluctant to move onto another book in the Bible; Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is so rich and instructive.  This is the last day in … Continue reading →

I enjoyed turning this cup or whatever, from wood that I inherited from a friend who has been dead these many years.  In a way, this is a memorial to him, George Lehman, adminisrator of Landis Homes since it was … Continue reading →

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds;  and to put on the new self, created to be … Continue reading →

We enjoy Grandma’s bread above all others!  Here she removes from the oven her usual 4 wonderful loaves!

In him we (the Jews, no doubt) were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to … Continue reading →

1 O, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King The triumphs of his grace. 2 My gracious Master, and my God Assist me to proclaim To spread through all the … Continue reading →