Author Archives: donsimba1

John Bucher’s Funeral. Yesterday John Bucher, the last of the 4 Bucher children, was buried.  He was Anna Lois Charles’ brother.  I was not able to attend the funeral held at Landis Homes but Anna Ruth and Twila, who is … Continue reading →

For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. Revelation 12:10 I consider the great facts of my salvation much too little.  It all begins with the victory … Continue reading →

This is the week that we can expect the orange milkweed beetle at our milkweed stalks.  We have but a few milkweed but this bug finds them!  I am hugely impressed with the beauty of this beetle.  The orange and … Continue reading →

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. Revelation 22:5 No … Continue reading →

For the past few years we have enjoyed a good time in an August Sunday setting, time for sharing and eating together, held at the Church of the Nazarene here on Route 23.  This year, yesterday, over 50 attended.  The … Continue reading →

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.  Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may … Continue reading →

For the past several Augusts we have had a common picnic at the Assemblies Church here.  This evening 50 or more attended – wonderful time to share, from Amish to people like us and from the other churches.  Wonderful time … Continue reading →

I was impressed with the cycles our sunflowers went through, now near Fall.  I was impressed at this beauty when it was in hearty, colorful bloom.  The beauty was startlingly showy, perfect in flower. Then the insects came, including bees … Continue reading →

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4, 5 Sunday morning.  First we are … Continue reading →

I have a soft spot in my heart for hummingbirds.  So does Anna Ruth.  Here is one of my favorites – a female at the sugar water.  The more I study it, the more beautiful and delicate it becomes.  Our … Continue reading →