Author Archives: donsimba1

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18 Pray!  In the Spirit!  On all occasions!  … Continue reading →

One of my favorite flowers is the snapdragon.  This year we had a few plants that bloomed almost constantly, now fixing to rest as frost approaches.  I grew up with these flowers so I have a soft spot in my … Continue reading →

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 Can it be … Continue reading →

Frost is just around the corner.  Our late-blooming showy iris bursts into a glorious treat.   It was a great year, that is for sure.

Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.  From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and … Continue reading →

We had these plants at my home, as we do here, in our little woods next to the house.  We called them “money trees.”  Never did check on the botanical name.  Just enjoyed the white, translucent pods that carried seeds … Continue reading →

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. Yesterday our visiting speaker was Jenny Gehman, wife of Dan who has roots in … Continue reading →

A lovely hymn by Charles Wesley Join, all ye ransomed sons of grace, The holy joy prolong, And shout to the Redeemer’s praise A solemn midnight song. Blessing, and thanks, and love, and might, Be to our Jesus giv’n, Who … Continue reading →

Here it is, middle of October, nearing the end of an amazing season.  This milkweed, bursting with life, and the milkweed bettles, orange and black, colors of the season, announce a summer of joy.  The fluffy seeds are eager to … Continue reading →

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … Continue reading →