Author Archives: donsimba1

 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, … Continue reading →

What is more refreshing than chilled watermelon in the summer?  We have some almost every day.  We use the seedless kind.  And the corn behind, and the tomatoes bring us much pleasure.  Thank God for all these nice things.

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, … Continue reading →

We love to look across the field to the substantial Beiler barn.  The house is hidden by trees.  From this vantage point we follow the change of seasons, daily.

That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, … Continue reading →

Dear Anna Ruth saves egg cups – from where we have traveled and over time.  Nice collection.  Granddaughter Elizabeth removed them from the cabinet, washed them and rearranged them for display.  I like the way she savors each one and … Continue reading →

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of … Continue reading →

Yesterday our first passion blossom burst open, revealing exquisite beauty and symmetry.   This is one of our precious fall flowers.  Many followers of Jesus see in it salvation symbolism – trinity, crown of thorns and much more.  I am … Continue reading →

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth … Continue reading →

In the hibiscus we see glory.  The beauty and symmetry of this flower takes away the breath.