Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3 : 5-6 The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it. Thich Nhat Hanh
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Orange and green from the garden.
Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God with bitterness, anger and evil speaking but rather use good words. Be kind to one another, soft hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Rephrased from Ephesians 4: 29 – 32 Personal development 2022(A haiga 5,7,5 for Rebecca’s monthly challenge)Less me, moreContinue reading “Orange and green from the garden.”
Brown and green from the garden Jan 2022
Taste and see that God is good. Psalm34:8 A laugh is a smile that bursts. Mary H. Waldrip With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. William Shakespeare Instead of depending upon the word of someone else, we are to taste for ourselves. As we draw near to Jesus, and rejoice in the fullness ofContinue reading “Brown and green from the garden Jan 2022”
A few trees at Virginia Water near Ascot, England.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart: and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3 : 5-6 ‘If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude,Continue reading “A few trees at Virginia Water near Ascot, England.”
Memories of my first school!
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. Colossians 3 : 15 A house that grew out of an outcrop of rocks on top of a hill. This was my first school. The building material as natural as when it was created, lay scattered around it in the form of one enormous natural rockContinue reading “Memories of my first school!”
A twig from an oak in bud with winter seeded stalks
The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Galatians 5: 22 – 23 The sound of laughter is like the vaulted dome of a temple of happiness. Milan Kudera
2 Snowdrops for 2022 A Safe and Happy New Year
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Resist the devil and he shall flee from thee. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4: 8, 10 Good angels restrain Satan God has angels whose whole work is to draw those who shall beContinue reading “2 Snowdrops for 2022 A Safe and Happy New Year”
Heather
The God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13 : 11 If you would like to see Heather growing naturally here in England please look at my posts: Walking the paths round Hardy’s Cottage… and A simple life : T. E. Lawrence’s Cloud Cottage and Trail. God cannot give us aContinue reading “Heather”
Beads, drying rose buds and Viola out of the rain.
Dear friends, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1 : 20 , 21 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To the onlyContinue reading “Beads, drying rose buds and Viola out of the rain.”
Fatzo and Bonzo. Two fondly remembered dogs. Be warned. A little sad.
“Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. Isaiah 57: 19 I guess you need to know that dogs have always been a part of my life. Each one has held a little of my life in their paws. Memories without them are almost impossible and important times are linked to them. NowContinue reading “Fatzo and Bonzo. Two fondly remembered dogs. Be warned. A little sad.”
Fungus, rose hips, apple leaves with willow. A Boxing day garden gift!
And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations ; and then shall the end come. Matthew 24: 14 The greatest of all signs of Christ’s soon coming is the worldwide proclamation of the Gospel. What will the conditions be like on the earth beforeContinue reading “Fungus, rose hips, apple leaves with willow. A Boxing day garden gift!”
Laurestine and Cotton Lavender. Merry Christmas to you!
And so it was, that, while they were in Bethlehem, that Mary went into labour and had her first child and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. Luke 2 : 6,7 The Creator and Redeemer is celebrated at Christmas in the form of a helpless baby. May we nurtureContinue reading “Laurestine and Cotton Lavender. Merry Christmas to you!”