for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14 Then other verses that are interesting are: Deuteronomy 4:24 2 Corinthians 11: 2 Jealousy is a strange animal boxed / trapped or left out in the wild where it is comfortable. The Johannesburg years wereContinue reading “Memories of 4- childhood years in Johannesburg South Africa. Jealousy and a wedding.”
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Good bye South Africa and my lovely family
May you experience the love of Christ though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Ephesians 3:19 The Bible is the story of two gardens: Eden and Gethsemane. In the first , Adam took a fall. InContinue reading “Good bye South Africa and my lovely family”
Memories from a school day in Johannesburg.
A man or woman of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother/ sister. Proverbs 18 : 24 Friendship is patient, Friendship is kind, It does not hate , It is not proud, It does not dishonour others, It is not self-seeking, It is not easyContinue reading “Memories from a school day in Johannesburg.”
Day 14 and 15 South Africa. My sister’s back “garden” , Mariepskop and some ants.
By their fruit you will recognise them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles. Matthew 7: 16
Memories from the four years spent as a child in Johannesburg. (7 to 11 years old) Mrs Cole and my Mum.
At some time during the four years we spent living in Johannesburg Mum took up private nursing. This meant she could be more flexible in how she was able to spend time with us. Most of her work was done at night for very ill patients who wanted to die at home but needed roundContinue reading “Memories from the four years spent as a child in Johannesburg. (7 to 11 years old) Mrs Cole and my Mum.”
Day 12 South Africa Impala spoor and dung then the road between Tzaneen and Hoedspruit
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5 : 3 Catholic scholars coined the phrase “God’s preferential option for the poor.” Here are three advantages: 1 The poor know they are in urgent need of redemption. 2 The poor know not only their dependence on God and onContinue reading “Day 12 South Africa Impala spoor and dung then the road between Tzaneen and Hoedspruit”
Day 12 Emperor Moths, black grape sized fruit the monkeys’ early morning feast and mapani trees, bark and leaves
Then the Angel showed me the river of life flowing from the throne of God and of the lamb… On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing 12 crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And its leaves are for the healing of the nations. Revelations 22 : 1,2 TheContinue reading “Day 12 Emperor Moths, black grape sized fruit the monkeys’ early morning feast and mapani trees, bark and leaves”
Day 11 South Africa: A garden at the dentist and two sides of a bridge.
But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! 2Peter 3 : 18 Two sides of a bridge over the Blyde River. “When you cross a bridge, never forget this: You crossed because the bridge allowed it.” No one has gone from ignoranceContinue reading “Day 11 South Africa: A garden at the dentist and two sides of a bridge.”
Day 10 continued South Africa. Mountains and water.
JESUS said I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep… I know my sheep and they know me. John 10: 11, 14 Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! Dr. Seuss To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles. Mary Davis
Day 10 South Africa. In my sister’s garden.
And the Lord God said unto the serpent, because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and And I will put enmity between thee and the women, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head,Continue reading “Day 10 South Africa. In my sister’s garden.”
Day 9 South Africa Three Bridges 20km from Hoedspruit
In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of which comes; so with present time. Leonardo da Vinci A river is more than amenity, it is a treasure.
Two types of ancient trees seen on a Sabbath walk with my Dad.
Jesus was walking through Jericho on His way to Jerusalem. Zacchaeus a tax collector who wanted to catch a glimpse of Jesus arrived early and climbed a sycamore tree. When Jesus passed under the tree He surprised Zacchaeus by asking him if he could visit with him in his home. Zacchaeus was never the sameContinue reading “Two types of ancient trees seen on a Sabbath walk with my Dad.”