… Look , now is the appropriate time, the day of Salvation… 2 Corinthians 6 : 2 Today I shared this photo with my friend”Nice ” I thought she said “but do you see its friend?”Back into the garden I went.I saw the hyacinth’s friend looking up at the early morning dropletsDid I…put it onContinue reading “A hyacynth and daffodil bud”
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Parsley,Shells and a memory
We can’t hide from God. For there is not a word on my tongue but you Lord know it, all of it. Psalm 139: 4 ( Sandy’s wording) Shells brownblackwhite picked up at the beginning of our loveAn 18 and 19 – year- oldPicking them up as they talked of a futureWhat future?Something unseen ,Continue reading “Parsley,Shells and a memory”
A Camellia in February
No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead , along with the temptation He will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it. 1Corinthians 10:13 (Jesus is as closeContinue reading “A Camellia in February”
The apple tree
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy… Hebrews 12:1 The story goes like this. Between the apple tree and the tortured willow the two trees had the garden covered. Good shade for some plants and not enough light for others. A leafy cover for theContinue reading “The apple tree”
One pink hellibore
The perfection of Christian character depends wholly upon the grace and strength found alone in God. Ellen G White. God who is eternally complete, who directs the stars, who is the master of fates, who elevates man from his lowliness to Himself, who speaks from the cosmos to every single human soul, is the mostContinue reading “One pink hellibore”
Gladioli seed pods and a hazelnut catkin
Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil. Proverbs 3:7 You two enjoy the months of February and March. Hard, brown and crunchy is your destiny. When cracked an open treasure of rich delight, nourishment! Sandy🙂 Empty gladioli pods in a vase. From the gladioli in the bucket. OneContinue reading “Gladioli seed pods and a hazelnut catkin”
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 …”