Author Archives: donsimba1

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1 As I think about this letter I am reminded that Paul is writing this letter while a … Continue reading →

We find it hard to believe that the most played-with toy or whatever at our place is this African stool – decorated cow-hide seat, hand-turned wooden legs.  It makes a nice table for the wee tea set that we had … Continue reading →

Love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.   Ephesians 6:23 I tend to skip over too much.  When reading my regular materials, I seem to hit the highlights and go on.  I realize that I … Continue reading →

Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 6:23, 24 As Paul’s letter comes to … Continue reading →

This was the cover of Dawn’s service of celebration.  It is so like her.  Happiness to be sure, fruitbearing (just see the grapes), all firmly connected with the warm earth.  A picture of her life, entirely!  I already miss her.

Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 6:24 About a third of the world’s people are Christians!  Believers are everywhere, it seems, in many cultures and nations.  We are not officially tied together … Continue reading →

Yesterday, August 26, we commemorated the life of my niece, Dawn Nelson, at the Salford Mennonite Church.  This small table typified her life – just bring along your flowers (assuming from your own place) in memory of an extraordinary human … Continue reading →

Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Ephesians 6:23, 24 Peace, love, faith.  That is … Continue reading →