TETELESTAI This is one of Jesus’ “last words” on the cross. It is a Greek word that was put on a loan when the loan was paid in full. Tetelestai means “paid in full” or “finished”. Jesus, through his death on the cross, pays our debt, in full. God so loved the world, that the
AT A TABLE TOGETHER I joined a group of French women and men for a meal at the Taguasco church while I was in Cuba. They visited several parts of Cuba, staying homes of Cubans, and getting to know the country and the people. Along with a group of church members, we spent time getting
DAYLILY SEEDLING PROGRESSION Take a look at seedlings from seeds I planted last fall in 4-inch pots, through to a one-gallon pot for their first year of growth, through to the second year of growth in pots. I hope the second-year seedlings will bloom this spring. I will evaluate the plant and flowers and keep
DAYLILIES ARE BLOOMING THIS SPRING The 2024 daylily season here in Central Florida has begun. One of my hybrids, “Saint Andrews White Gold” is the first again this year. It is a small, simple, gold daylily. The flower is about 3 inches across and about 9 to 12 inches off the ground. Each scape produces
DOMINOS IN CUBA Until I went to Cuba earlier this month, the only way I knew how to play dominos was to stand them up in a line and then tip the first over to hit the next on down the line. My Cuban friends enjoy playing a simple Cuban game of dominos. The men
WORSHIP IN CUBA Last Sunday morning I worshiped with the congregation in Taguasco. We sang songs of praise, offered prayers, gave an offering, and passed the peace with one another. I was honored to be asked to bring the message. Fortunately for the congregation, I had an interpreter. Some older women in this church kept
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS IN CUBA Cuba is a beautiful country. We saw fields of sugar cane, corn, bananas, and many other crops. The people grew vegetables in their yards. Some of the rural farmers were plowing with two oxen pulling the plow. Other larger farms were using tractors. We crossed rivers and made our way over
A SMALL TOWN IN CENTRAL CUBA Taguasco is a small agricultural town. A few small shops, one gas station, small homes, close together. Most homes were duplexes, side by side or up and down. There were a few old, classic cars. Most people walked, some rode bicycles, quite a few used horse-drawn wagons, and motorcycles.
CHILDREN IN CUBA I have just returned from a trip to Cuba, the little town of Taguasco, to be specific. This is the third time I have visited the Presbyterian Church in Taguasco over the past 8 years. Our congregation here in DeLand is in partnership with this Cuban congregation. Today, I share pictures of
