I will start this post with two thoughts one from Deuteronomy 6:4,5 and one from Leviticus 19:18. Then see what Jesus says to a lawyer who asks a question: ‘Master, which is the great commandment in the law?’ Here are the two Old Testament quotes: Hear, Oh Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:Continue reading “Het Loo a palace near Apeldoorn Netherlands”
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A truncated vase with…
three bright pink hyacinths. This spring I will soon be two years younger than my mother. My sister will be five and a half years from her age. How time sweeps us all in the direction of togetherness. A white trancated cone vase with large spaces between the pink hyacinth blooms. Each top flower ofContinue reading “A truncated vase with…”
On the shrub and then alone.
Here is the ending of a powerful prayer where Paul is speaking: ‘Now to God who is able to do far more/ exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory… by Christ Jesus throughout all ages,world without end. Amen.’ It is oneContinue reading “On the shrub and then alone.”
Only Cosmos
The plant will die with the first frost but the seeds may grow through self-seeding. Here are three more of my photographs of them taken before 8 am. After each, I have placed some words Jesus spoke. Why? ‘ The Holy Spirit quickens the sensibilities of those who follow the example of their Lord. AsContinue reading “Only Cosmos”
A vase and mug for Autumn 2025
Jesus speaking: ‘ You must love the Lord your God with all your heart/emotions, with all your soul/the energy of your body made by breathing air?, and your mind/intelligence .’ Sandy trying to think. This is the first commandment. But how? ‘ And the second is like the first, You must love the other personContinue reading “A vase and mug for Autumn 2025”
The difference of 60 days makes.
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15 So who are the righteous? ‘ No person should glory in who they are. But those people who are in Christ Jesus, God makes wise and righteous and sanctifies and redeems. So in summary: Let thoseContinue reading “The difference of 60 days makes.”
A jug of edibles except for one.
John 7:37 Jesus speaking: ‘ If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me, and drink.’ Jesus goes on to say the water is the Holy Spirit… Thank you for the blessing of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those who care for us, and we, in turn, care for. May this water ofContinue reading “A jug of edibles except for one.”
Lady’s smock and the blue bells
God speaking through Jeremiah: ‘ I(God) know the thoughts that I think about you, thoughts of peace, and not of evil.’ Jeremiah 29 :11 ‘The trials that test our faith most severely and make it seem that God has forsaken us, are to lead us closer to Christ, so that we may lay all ofContinue reading “Lady’s smock and the blue bells”
…so I painted the double tulip
It’s a strange way to start, but start we must. This is on Henri Frederic Amiel’s grave stone. I was interested in reading these verses after choosing the things he said. Paul speaking: The verse before: ‘Be not deceived God is not mocked: for whatsoever a person sows, that will they also reap. For heContinue reading “…so I painted the double tulip”
The tulips 2025
The tulips are in the rain this morning. They need to be recorded as they, too, will soon have their time as the daffidols had theirs. The metal cupboard that we turned into a planter during covid had a most amazing display of double tulips last spring. They were gifted bulbs, and I knew notContinue reading “The tulips 2025”
Summer snowflake
David speaking to God: ‘ Make it happen for me that I hear your loving kindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Make it happen for me that I know the way I should walk in. Hide me if that is what I need.’ Psalm 143 : 8, 9 ( Sandy’s wording). NoticeContinue reading “Summer snowflake”
…and so I painted four tulips,one white rose…
I saw some wonderful paintings by Word Press users, I was so pleased, and then I wanted to shape my own. I reduced the number of flowers, and here is how I experienced them. I enjoyed ‘ the doing’ … Religion God with a loud voice. I have often heard, ” The Lord was notContinue reading “…and so I painted four tulips,one white rose…”