This is God talking to Adam: Eve gave you the forbidden fruit and you didn’t say ‘no’. You ate it. This is what will happen … there will be thorns and thistles… your face will sweat as you grow your food until you turn into ground because ground you are and ground you will returnContinue reading “Honeysuckle,thistle and bramble”
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Red hot poker surrounded by bottle brush and Tutsan.
Here is an interpretation of a story as Jesus , the story teller was asked the question: “What might this mean?” Well, it is like this I want those who ask the question to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God, others couldn’t be bothered. They see but don’t see, they hear but don’tContinue reading “Red hot poker surrounded by bottle brush and Tutsan.”
Alkanet, mint and a sunflower.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is , and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11 : 6 The life of an indoor sunflower.It grew from its seed a thinner stem a leaf here and thenContinue reading “Alkanet, mint and a sunflower.”
A Greek vase of oil poppies
Here is a verse from Paul talking to the Corinthians: There has been no temptation which is common to man : but God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation make a way to escape, that you may be able to bearContinue reading “A Greek vase of oil poppies”
Grass growing with the plants.
The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures…A restful oxygen filled place. Psalms 23: 2… what I found out. The garden has been producing grass. It is amazing to see the variety now that it is tall enough to seed. It is also disturbing to see how much has grown in amongst the plantsContinue reading “Grass growing with the plants.”
Rambling roses in a punch bowl
Jesus is talking: Don’t get emotionally sad: you believe in God believe in me too. God who is my Father has many mansions and I am going to get these ready for you. If I go and do this, I will come again and welcome you so that we can be together in the sameContinue reading “Rambling roses in a punch bowl”
A walk in the gardens of Keukenhof
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. 2Peter 3: 18 Keukenhof in the Netherlands is one of the world’s largest flower gardens. Seven million flower bulbs are planted annually in 79 acres. It is open for its tulip displays from midContinue reading “A walk in the gardens of Keukenhof”
Linear leaves
Lord be a shepherd to us…Who is a god like our God who pardons our sins … the Lord doesn’t discipline forever… He delights in showing mercy. Parts of Micah 7: 14-18 Linear leaves Linear leaves long and slender No divisions The body stays close to the leaf’s midrib and ends at a point. HereContinue reading “Linear leaves”
Narcissus tazetta daffodil
All flesh is grass, and all the glory of man is like the flower of grass. The grass withers and the flower falls off. But the word of the Lord endures for ever. And this is the word which by the Gospel is preached to you. 1 Peter 1: 24-25. Perfection is achieved, not whenContinue reading “Narcissus tazetta daffodil”
Two Primroses and a bud, one grape hyacinth and a dead-nettle..
As a deer longs for water so I long for you my God. My mind ( soul) thirsts for God , for the living God. My tears fall as I hear this question: “Where is your God?” Psalm42: 1-3 (Sandy’s understanding.) Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits. Carl Sandburg 1878- 1967 American poet.Continue reading “Two Primroses and a bud, one grape hyacinth and a dead-nettle..”
Jonquils, daffidol , paper white daffidol
Look for God, and His strength…remember His marvellous works that He has done. Psalm 105 : 4,5 ( Sandy’s wording) Variety is something to think about. Here is what Leonardo da Vinci said: “To such an extent does nature delight and abound in variety that among her trees there is not one plant to beContinue reading “Jonquils, daffidol , paper white daffidol”
Daffidols and Jonquils
And , behold I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelations 22: 12 (These are all Jesus’s words.) While looking at bygone things in charity shops and bric-a-brac stores in Ross on Wye I saw the name Malvern Mineral Water on a mudContinue reading “Daffidols and Jonquils”