April flowers 2022 – ROADS WE TRAVEL AND DESTINATIONS REACHED

Lilacs

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother/ sister is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 The smell of moist earth and lilacs hung in the air like wisps of the past and hints of the future. Margaret Miller Nothing is more wistful than the scent of lilac, nor more robust than its woody stalk,Continue reading “Lilacs”

Photinia in a glass and then some leaves

Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and he shall find rest for your souls. But they said… Jeremiah 6 : 16

Mature tulip shapes and colour

Who is a wise person and with knowledge among you? Let them show it with good conversation and works done in meekness of wisdom… the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be petitioned, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy… James 4: 13,Continue reading “Mature tulip shapes and colour”

Narcissus and a little distortion

For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5: 7 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross… let us not grow weary or lose heart. Hebrews 12 : 2 “I weep for Narcissus. but I neverContinue reading “Narcissus and a little distortion”

Spring flowers from the road side and a visit to the bluebells.

May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy! Psalms 126 : 5 As one grows older one should grow more expert in finding beauty in unexpected places, in deserts and even towns, in ordinary human faces and among wild weeds. C.C. Vyvyan. Politeness is the flower of humanity. Joseph Joubert Every flowerContinue reading “Spring flowers from the road side and a visit to the bluebells.”

An unusual group in a vase all picked in and around the pond.

Two men were walking to Emmaus and they didn’t know that the third person that had joined them was the newly risen Jesus until they kindly invited him to eat with them. It was then they noticed that it was Jesus but He then vanished out of their sight. May the risen Jesus be partContinue reading “An unusual group in a vase all picked in and around the pond.”

Pear and apple blossom from trees in our garden.

Ezekiel 28 Satan you were perfect and beautiful until sin was found in you…you corrupted your wisdom by reason of your brightness… I God will cast you to the ground… I will bring fire from the middle of you and you will be ashes… and never shall you be any more. (bits chosen by sandy)Continue reading “Pear and apple blossom from trees in our garden.”

Circular walk from Turville in 4 miles.

Easter

May the risen Jesus who is at the right hand of God be your comforter, peace and friend today and every day. Our Father You are in heaven and we respect your name as we ask you to help us live up to our shared family name. We want your kingdom because we want YourContinue reading “Easter”

Dead nettles in flower with 3 Dandelions

For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; Fear not, I will help you. Isaiah 41: 13 But dandelions was what she mostly saw. Yellow jewels for everyday studding the patched green dress of her back yard. She liked their demure prettiness second to their everydayness; for in that latter quality she thoughtContinue reading “Dead nettles in flower with 3 Dandelions”

Those 2 tulips found on the ground: day 5 of their recovery.

May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy! Psalm 126 : 5⁷ Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end. Roy T. Bennett. The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried.Continue reading “Those 2 tulips found on the ground: day 5 of their recovery.”

Revisiting the Violas from 8 months ago.

The Lord himself goes before you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31: 8 Scars are not signs of weakness, they are signs of survival and endurance. Rodney A. Winters Happy he who learns to bear what he cannot change. Friedrich Schiller If youContinue reading “Revisiting the Violas from 8 months ago.”