January 2022 vegitation – ROADS WE TRAVEL AND DESTINATIONS REACHED

Grass in a vase

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40 : 8 Be tough in the way a blade of grass is: rooted, willing to lean, and at peace with what is around it. Natalie Goldberg Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where thereContinue reading “Grass in a vase”

Ivy at different stages

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8ps The Robin flew from his swinging spray of ivy on to the top of the wall and he opened his beak and sang a loud, lovely trill, ever to show off. Nothing in the world is quite as adorably lovely as aContinue reading “Ivy at different stages”

A pond, a dead branch with fungus and a fenced oak with sign.

Divine power is provided for every person struggling for the victory over sin and Satan. Justification means that the conscience, purged from dead works, is placed where it can receive the blessings of sanctification. Sanctification means habitual communion with God. EG White Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? WeContinue reading “A pond, a dead branch with fungus and a fenced oak with sign.”

Boxwood, redclaws and cockspur. Little leaves on each stem making up a small wall of green.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Faith isn’t earned it is a gift of God, which we may receive and cherish by making Christ our personal Saviour. We may refuse the gift and talk doubts, and become unhappy by cherishing unbelief. But this willContinue reading “Boxwood, redclaws and cockspur. Little leaves on each stem making up a small wall of green.”

A dry butterfly (found by a window) placed on knotted wood and a hyacinth beginning to bloom.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18 : 10 To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. Nicolaus Copernicus Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. IntelligentContinue reading “A dry butterfly (found by a window) placed on knotted wood and a hyacinth beginning to bloom.”

Fiber optic grass, corkscrew rush and Barred horsetail all from a small pond.

He leadeth me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalms 23 : 2-3 Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein

Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress plait moss) with Viola and curry plant growing near.

I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. Psalm 13 : 5 Moss is selected to be the emblem of maternal love, because, like that love, it glads the heart when the winter of adversity overtakes us, and when summer friends have deserted us. Henrietta Dumont.

A revisit to cyclamen

And Moses said to God; ” Please can I see your glory”. And then God said; “I will make all my goodness pass before you,….and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and show mercy on whom I will show mercy….and then the Lord said “there is place by me, and you willContinue reading “A revisit to cyclamen”

Mist/steam, Frost on nettle and Angels wings

Philip said to Jesus: ” Show us the Father”. Jesus said to Philip: ” … you have seen me Philip and if you have seen me you have also seen the Father. … the words I speak are not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he does the works. Believe me thatContinue reading “Mist/steam, Frost on nettle and Angels wings”

Flat leaf parsley and thyme.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 Some quotes about Parsley “Parsley – the jewel of herbs, both in the pot and on the plate.” Albert Stocki “An honest hard working countryman, with good bread, salt and a little Parsley, will make a contented meal with a roasted onion.” Anon.Continue reading “Flat leaf parsley and thyme.”

Mare’s tail, dried tutsan, and travellers joy

God who at sundry times and divers manners spake in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds 🌎; Who being in brightness of His glory, and the expressContinue reading “Mare’s tail, dried tutsan, and travellers joy”

Figs before leaves and a self propagated money plant.

The troubled soul may find peace through faith in Christ, and his peace will be in proportion to his faith and trust. He cannot present his good works as a plea for the salvation of his soul. E G White One day a man wanted to pick a fig. This tree was covered in amazinglyContinue reading “Figs before leaves and a self propagated money plant.”