David speaking about God: ‘For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He keep back from those who behave in a moral, honest, and ethical way. Oh, LORD of many, happy are people who trust you.’ Psalm 84: 11,12 Psalm 84:11 I gotContinue reading “Lake Como to Edola Italy”
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Thoughts a painting by Lake Como.
Here is a quote from AI : ‘ While the Bible acknowledges that only God is truly perfect, it also emphasises the call for believers to strive for perfection in Character Love Obedience And to pursue spiritual maturity through perseverance and reliance on God’s grace. Here are some verses: Hebrews 10: 14 Psalm 19:7 MatthewContinue reading “Thoughts a painting by Lake Como.”
Lake Como
‘ This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.’ Psalm 118: 24 Which is early morning ,which is evening? Prayer the key of the morning… the bolt of the evening. Both times are lovely to swim and I enjoyed taking these photographs.I have seen coots, swans, ducksContinue reading “Lake Como”
Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
‘If a problem looks difficult, relax. If it looks impossible, relax even more. Then begin encouraging small changes, putting just enough pressure on yourself to move one turtle step forward. Then rest, savor, celebrate. Then step again. You’ll find that slow is fast, gentle is powerful, and stillness moves mountains.’ Oh, there was the impressiveContinue reading “Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo”
Leaves on Lake Como
God speaking through Isaiah:’ This is what I ask you: to take undone the chains of injustice, to set the oppressed free, to share your food with those who are hungry, to shelter the wanderer, when you see those with inadequate clothes give them clothes, and don’t turn away from your children. Do this andContinue reading “Leaves on Lake Como”
Lake Orta
Paul speaking: ‘ For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to pulling down strongholds. Casting down imaginations, and even high things that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought in the obedience of Christ.’ 2 Corinthians 10: 4,5 And Buddha: ‘ It isContinue reading “Lake Orta”
Sabbath in Italy and then Switzerland
This morning we awoke to the sound of rushing waterfalls and bird song. I heard the first church bells strike at 4 am. We were in Crevoladossla. An hour or so through passes we were in Locarna where we attended church. The sermon was translated from Italian into German. I only understood the first verseContinue reading “Sabbath in Italy and then Switzerland”
Four ‘impressions’ from travel
‘ I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’ Psalm 121: 1-2 We are still in Italy. This post is made up of four impressions the first stands alone the other three are connected to oneContinue reading “Four ‘impressions’ from travel”
Bobbio Pellice
Some Bible verses about prophecy. Amos a prophet speaking when Israel was prosperous and at its peak of power during the time of Jeroboam II. This is what he said: ‘ Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.’ Amos 3:7-8 Then God speaks using Jeremiah’sContinue reading “Bobbio Pellice”
A walk in the Waldensians valleys.
We walked like ‘Barbas,’ meaning uncles down the stone-scattered road. The Waldensians called their preaches this to show their roles as spiritual guides and teachers. There are no cars on this rough road, and we wanted to get this walk from Bobbie Pellice to Villar Pellice done by 10 am. The nights are fine, andContinue reading “A walk in the Waldensians valleys.”
Sabbath under two very different trees.
The shade of both trees at different times is what was needed. Three nights was all we could spend under the Mulberry trees so afternoon came and we left for a place under a large conifer tree. Under each, I read something different to think about. The young Mulberry trees This is my understanding ofContinue reading “Sabbath under two very different trees.”
Cuneo, Borgo San Dalmazzo,Cuneo
Here are two thoughts one from the Old Testament with David speaking the other from the New Testament Paul speaking. David:’LORD you will hear my voice in the morning. I will direct my prayer to You and I will look up.’ Psalm 5: 3 Paul: ‘ Being confident of this one thing, that God whoContinue reading “Cuneo, Borgo San Dalmazzo,Cuneo”