Sweet Woodruff, goosegrass, and Geum

Here is an interesting commentary: ” It was a wonderful thing for God to create man, to  make mind… One person is of more value than a world. God created man that every faculty might be the faculty of the divine mind. The Lord Jesus Christ is the author of our being, and he isContinue reading “Sweet Woodruff, goosegrass, and Geum”

Grass and Irises

If anyone needs wisdom, let them ask God,He gives it liberally. Study…to rightly divide the word of truth…the grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. James 1:5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Isaiah 40:8All these verses are interesting as wholes and in the contexts of their chapters. When the rain stoppedContinue reading “Grass and Irises”

Silver Plantain and wet fig bark

John is speaking: “Don’t believe every spirit, try them to find out if they are of God: because many false prophets are in the world. This is how you will know they are of God if they say that Jesus Christ in the flesh is of God.” 1 John 4: 1,2 ( Sandy’s understanding). RainContinue reading “Silver Plantain and wet fig bark”

A Sabbath circular walk from Datchet

He has shown you, Oh people, what is good. And what does the LORD want from you ? To act justly Love mercy Walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (Sandy’s way of separating out the words.) It is good to note that different people in our group take a turn to lead a walk,Continue reading “A Sabbath circular walk from Datchet”

Silver leaves and lilac

Jesus was praying to God and His disciples were with Him. He asked them two questions: Question : Who do the people say I am? Answer:  They say you are John the Baptist, but others Elias or one of the old prophets risen again. Question:  Who do you say I am? Peter answered: “The ChristContinue reading “Silver leaves and lilac”

The white flowers of the garden 2024

Behold the heaven,and the heaven of heavens is the LORD’S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Deuteronomy 11: 14 The garden has provided joy this spring. After the daffidols that bloomed under the apple tree and smaller narcissus growing here and there, April has a few more days  for us toContinue reading “The white flowers of the garden 2024”

Wild garlic and Calleva’s Roman walls and amphitheatre

Where there is a great deal said, without care and forethought, people get hurt. Be sensible and say little. Proverbs 10 : 19 This post links with A Sabbath walk along the walls of Roman Calleva in winter. These ruins are 11 miles from the town of Reading in Berkshire.  The Reading Museum houses  muchContinue reading “Wild garlic and Calleva’s Roman walls and amphitheatre”

Poem on painting

The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes… The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever… Psalm 19 : 7, 9 ( Sandy’s bits, but all three verses  7-9 have authority). Painting is a pleasureA time awayIndescribable in all its nuancesNotingTouchContinue reading “Poem on painting”

A spring visit to Greys Court

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise… Proverbs 13 : 20 This is one of the number of visits we have made  to this garden reflecting on different  seasons. One in summer: A brief look at Greys Court Gardens and Vegetables followed by the garden in winter : Greys Court, the walled garden in January. I amContinue reading “A spring visit to Greys Court”

Part 2 Paths between Fingest and Turville

The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Psalm 103: 8 Today 20 April 2024 we lead a walk we took 25 February 2024. Paths between Fingest and Turville. Press on it if you would like to see it then. Our walk started at the unique Norman churchContinue reading “Part 2 Paths between Fingest and Turville”