God speaking ” I drew/draw them with bands of love.” This has a context but God is still doing this. Thank Him for His order, care and intentionality. Hosea 11: 4 Today we leave for the UK after spending 8 weeks in total in Holland and Germany. There is so much to celebrate in thisContinue reading “Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen”
Category Archives: Europe summer 2026
Frankenberg
How can the God of peace be with you? Paul says that God will do the keeping of hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. This peace will be beyond understanding. Paul then lists what we should think about: honest, just, pure and lovely things, things that are of good report, if there is virtue, praise,Continue reading “Frankenberg”
We got lost!
Where were we lost? In Grimmheimat Nordhessen. The scenery is enchanting and here are four photographs taken from Bugzy as we drove with satnav going wild. I have then placed some quotes about getting lost below each photograph. Getting lost is just another way of saying ” going exploring.” Justin Chen The skies were cloudingContinue reading “We got lost!”
Gardens from the street Germany.
Some words first: Don’t be conformed: don’t alter your habits, beliefs, or actions to match a group of prevailing social expectations. Be transformed: to be completely changed in form, appearance, nature or character- often representing a significant improvement or a permanent shift. Renewing of the mind : interpreting life through the lens of God’s WordContinue reading “Gardens from the street Germany.”
Fritzlar
As we entered a restaurant this was up on a sign: ‘ It’s nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.’ It was very hot and all the tables and chairs were taken up outside. I went in to ask :’ We have our dog with us, may we sit inside?’Continue reading “Fritzlar”
A jagged cliff and a pool
Isaiah says: ‘ I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul will be joyful in my God. Why? For He has dressed me with the clothes of salvation, He has covered me with a coat of righteousness. I am not exposed by my humam failures. I have a permanent, unearned status of being loved,Continue reading “A jagged cliff and a pool”
Bess and an awn.
Some thoughts about force. God never forced Adam and Eve to stay away from the tree of good and evil. God didn’t force people into the ark. He doesn’t force anyone to stay in connection with Him but He does say: ‘ Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things asContinue reading “Bess and an awn.”
June along the Rhein
This post has randomly selected photographs of the Rhein River as we have experienced it this June 2026. The sky has been a strong provider of evidence that the weather has been changeable. Rain, cold and warmth with sun. Waters calm with moody clouds with a promise of blue skies coming. A really warm day.Continue reading “June along the Rhein”
Rüdesheim am Rhein
Here are a few words spoken by Paul that say a lot. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 A much longer way of saying this: I focus on Jesus for strength, forgiveness, guidance, moving forward with determination. This means effort, resilience andContinue reading “Rüdesheim am Rhein”
Heaven and Stolzenfels Castle
Where shall we start? Why not with a description of a heavenly city and then visit an earthly castle. First the one that will come down from God. Its name is the New Jerusalem. Here is a summary: It’s a cube measuring 1,400 miles in every direction. Revelations 21:16 It has walls of jasper withContinue reading “Heaven and Stolzenfels Castle”
Koblenz
And here is a test for truth given by Jesus: ” Those who speak their own truth look for their own glory: but those who seek the glory of God that sent them, these speak the truth and have no unrighteousness in them.” John 7: 18 Then E G White says this: “Truth must beContinue reading “Koblenz”
Cologne Botanical Gardens.
God’s loving care when He corrects us is spoken about by Hosea who started his ministry well before 753BC. These are the words: Come, let us return to the LORD for He has torn /corrected us and He will heal us. He has smitten / told us off / reduced us and He will bindContinue reading “Cologne Botanical Gardens.”