flowers – ROADS WE TRAVEL AND DESTINATIONS REACHED

Bergenia crassifolia and Lonicera nitida

At the exact moment Jesus died the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom; there was an earthquake…we no longer needed the priest to go in through that curtain for us. We could speak to Jesus our High Priest, who through the forgiveness of our sins makes us perfect in Him. MatthewContinue reading “Bergenia crassifolia and Lonicera nitida”

Dog wood in a top hat vase.

And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Psalm 90 : 17 ( This is the last verse of some poetry that makes one slowly shrink with shame for our sins, thenContinue reading “Dog wood in a top hat vase.”

Verbena and Crocosmia a revisit in winter

Put away the suspicion that God’s promises are not meant for you. They are for everyone who says sorry. Grace and strength have been provided through Christ to be brought by serving angels to every person who believes… Jesus invites us to live … EG White in Sandy’s understanding. These verses are quite straight forward.Continue reading “Verbena and Crocosmia a revisit in winter”

Panda, Kalanchoe, Aloe Vera and money plant revisited.

Those who live in the Shelter of the Most High will stay in the shadow of the Almighty. (You have to stay quite close to remain in the shadow of the one protecting you.) Psalm 91 : 1 The plants that grew from the remains of different vase posts. A little time to grow rootsContinue reading “Panda, Kalanchoe, Aloe Vera and money plant revisited.”

Ice and daffodil growth in the garden.

Grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2Peter 3 : 18 At the end of November we planted Daffodil bulbs and their growth has been immediate and unexpected . Viktor E. Frankley says ‘ Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to chooseContinue reading “Ice and daffodil growth in the garden.”

Looking through the ice at …

By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the water is straitened…Do you know how the clouds are balanced? The wondrous works of Him which is perfect in knowledge. Job 37:10, 16 (In the natural world God has placed in the hands of us the key to unlock the treasure houseContinue reading “Looking through the ice at …”

Sedums in the frost

Jesus is speaking: ‘ Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you, not as the world gives you. Don’t let your heart be troubled and don’t let it be afraid. John 14 : 27 ( Sandy’s understanding) The time of the killing frostIt was 1968/69I was a teen, thirteen.I woke up to aContinue reading “Sedums in the frost”

Greys Court, The walled garden in January

While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night will not stop. Acts 1: 7 This post is a contrast in seasons of two visits, the first during the very hot dry spell we had in summer and now this one in January with frostContinue reading “Greys Court, The walled garden in January”

Winter vegetation in a summer vase.

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Proverbs 15 : 3 We want to be God in all the ways that are not the ways of God, in what we hope is indestructible or unmoving. But God is the most fragile, a bare smear ofContinue reading “Winter vegetation in a summer vase.”

Skeleton leaf, lamb’s ear and flower heads

So what if you have everything you want in the world but then lose your soul. Learn of Me , for I am meek and humble and you will find rest … Mark 8 : 36 , Matthew 11 : 30 ( Sandy’s understanding) One skeleton – leafDelicately ribbed in brownA skeleton leaf caught betweenContinue reading “Skeleton leaf, lamb’s ear and flower heads”

Thyme in a tea cup.

To every thing there is a season , and a time to every purpose under the heavens… Ecclesiastes 3 : 1 Thyme is anti:- inflammatory- microbial- septic “nature has not changed. The night is still unsullied, the stars still twinkle, and the wild thyme smells as sweetly now as it did then… We may beContinue reading “Thyme in a tea cup.”

Fern in a bowl

I want to tell you this, if you sow a little you will reap a little but if you sow a lot you will reap a lot. (I know this. So what are you saying?) So give to God, not grudgingly or feeling you have to but with happiness because you love Him. 2Corinthians 9:Continue reading “Fern in a bowl”