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The Christian response in 2016 to a turbulent world where the enemy seems poised to lie, kill and destroy us must be radical love and forgiveness. It has to originate in faith, in the God of Love who according to … Continue reading →

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,[b] 45 that you may be sons of your Father in … Continue reading →

Tonight  after dinner, I turned off the news and took a long walk. I needed to get away from the constant coverage of violence, hatred, shootings and anger which seems to be the news media’s only focus. The incessant focus … Continue reading →

Two days ago, I lost another friend to cancer. Right now I am not thinking about “her brave battle” with this terrible disease as so many people seem to say afterwards. There is nothing admirable about cancer or the enemy … Continue reading →

 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4. I went outside early this morning to take advantage … Continue reading →

Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them; and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus said, “let the little children come to Me and do … Continue reading →

I am not a master gardener.   Most of what I have learned about gardening has been by trial and error. For almost 20 years since we moved into this house, I have planted and dug, replanted and moved countless flats … Continue reading →

It is raining today which means that I don’t have to fuss with setting up sprinklers in my gardens. That is a very good thing. The snow’s barely gone from the hillsides and the ground’s already dry. I welcome any … Continue reading →

Woman in Gold  Gustav Klimt   1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of … Continue reading →

And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice.” Isaiah 35:1 I’ve just come from the desert. Dan and I took a two week road trip to southern California and Nevada seeking warmth … Continue reading →