The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it as a good steward of God’sContinue reading “Flowers in vases”
Category Archives: March 2022
A small jug of spiraea, grape hyacinths and ivy.
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgements, and His ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been His counsellor? Or who hath first given to Him, and recompensed unto Him again? For of HimContinue reading “A small jug of spiraea, grape hyacinths and ivy.”
Spiraea, grape hyacinths and ivy
Hast thou not known? Hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of His understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength. Even the youths will faintContinue reading “Spiraea, grape hyacinths and ivy”
A glass box of primary colours
They brought Jesus some children because they wanted Him to put His hands on them, and pray. The disciples told them to go away but Jesus said bring the little children to me and don’t stop them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And Jesus laid His hands on them. Matthew 19 :Continue reading “A glass box of primary colours”
A circular 3 mile walk near Mapledurham
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom beContinue reading “A circular 3 mile walk near Mapledurham”
Another cup of tea / flowers😜
“Whosoever will be great among you, let him serve others” Matthew 20 : 26 In context this was said after all Jesus’ friends sat waiting to have a servant wash their dirty feet. Jesus got up took a bowl and washed them clean. Serving is part of leadership. This coming Sunday will be Mother’s dayContinue reading “Another cup of tea / flowers😜”
The tulips picked before their time
The God of all grace, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 1Peter 5:10 Bitten, gnawed, a small critter changes your life.No water comes up your stemYou bow down with your face in the dirtYou come in with your water in a bottle.A differentContinue reading “The tulips picked before their time”
Wild Garlic and New Nettles
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. Job 29 : 16 The world is a nettle ; disturb it, it stings. Grasp it firmly, it stings not. Robert Bulwer – Lytton Out of this nettle- danger- we pluck this flower safely. William Shakespeare As wellContinue reading “Wild Garlic and New Nettles”
Violets the first in our garden
If my people called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7: 14 The humble soul is like the Violet, which grows low, hangs the headContinue reading “Violets the first in our garden”
Darwin’s barberry in flower with grape hyacinths
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 122 : 7,8 Some people are like thorns/spikes . But you have to let them be thorns, because thorns can’t turn into petals.Continue reading “Darwin’s barberry in flower with grape hyacinths”
A memory of cycling to school
… God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46 : 1 There is a time when you are neither an adult nor a young child. There is a time when you are neither here nor there. Not at home and not at school / work. Maybe you are travelling??🤣❤Continue reading “A memory of cycling to school”
Walking 4 miles along the Thames near Cookham
Trust in the Lord with all your heart ; and lean not to your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3 : 5,6 Just because God’s path is not understandable, doesn’t mean it’s not the right path. Anonymous Every path has its puddle. English Proverb PursueContinue reading “Walking 4 miles along the Thames near Cookham”