A Bible thought: Cast your cares on Jesus because He cares for you. Or as Sandy sees it ‘ be assertive and clear when you speak because He / Jesus cares. There is no need to be timid/shy just say it!’ This was how Peter saw it. The verse is in 1 Peter 5:7. AContinue reading “Chrysanthemums, oak leaves and Choisya ternata petals.”
Category Archives: nature/garden
The cornflowers in the field
A statement by Paul: ‘ Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.’ Hebrews 13:8 ( The whole chapter gives context.) This year 2025, wildflower seeds were scattered in an area around the newly planted oak trees. Amongst them and now most prominent is the beauty and calming effect of cornflower blue. TheContinue reading “The cornflowers in the field”
Sunflowers and small round yellow plums.⁹
A couple of weeks ago the wind pushed a sunflower to lean on the fence, its head held facing the fence. I left it. Yesterday, I took off the side flowers and noticed all the sweet soft seeds had been eaten. I will have to watch the fallen sunflower and the one that was framedContinue reading “Sunflowers and small round yellow plums.⁹”
RHS Rosemoor, Devon
Jesus speaking: ‘What I am saying is true and this is what it is. Unless you are converted, and become as little children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles themselves as this small child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one such little child receivesContinue reading “RHS Rosemoor, Devon”
Wisley in the sunshine
Here are a few challenging thoughts. It is the voice of John: ‘You have heard this from the beginning, that we should love the other person. Remember Cain, the wicked one who killed his brother. Why? Because his own works were wicked and his brother’s righteous…those who don’t love other people abide/ stay in death.Continue reading “Wisley in the sunshine”
A goblet of Calendulas and fruit.
Does the following conversation have goblet words? Nicodemus speaking: ‘We know you are a teacher from God because no one does miracles like you except God.’ Jesus answered:’ Truly, I am telling you now, except a person is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God.’ Nicodemus: ‘ How do I go back intoContinue reading “A goblet of Calendulas and fruit.”
August Wisley is hard to resist.
Moses speaks: ‘ Don’t be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you today for the Egyptians whom you have seen today you will not see them again. The LORD will fight for you, and you will hold your peace. ‘Exodus 12: 13,14. Then Paul speaks: ‘Continue reading “August Wisley is hard to resist.”
Wisley August 2025
‘ God will keep people in perfect peace, whose minds are fixed on Him.’ Isaiah 26:3 Today it was the reds, oranges, yellows and blues that sat amongst the green under a grey sky. Look at this Hibiscus as big as a man’s hand. The vegetable garden was filled with the large heart-shaped leaves ofContinue reading “Wisley August 2025”
Poppies from 2020
Jesus speaking: ‘ Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ Matthew 5:3 Realise your spiritual poverty. Feel your need to be saved. Then this from God, the high and lofty One that lives in eternity, whose name is Holy; ‘ I live in the high and holy place, withContinue reading “Poppies from 2020”
Framed or in a vase.
Here are two verses one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament of the Bible. They both use the word draw .(pull,drag) God speaking through Jeremiah ‘ I have loved you with an everlasting love and because of this I draw you to me.’ Now Jesus speaking about God using this sameContinue reading “Framed or in a vase.”
Calendulas: A vase of change.
Here is James speaking Every good giftEvery perfect giftIsFrom aboveandComes from the Father of lightsHe does not change.James 1:17 Change is the law of life. ‘When you blame others you give up your power to change.’ Robert Anthony And ‘ It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would beContinue reading “Calendulas: A vase of change.”
Pond lilies: the cow pond and at home.
Here is one of several people called James from the Bible speaking: ‘ Confess your mistakes to each other, and pray for each other, that you may be made well. The effectual prayer of a righteous person (availeth much) has the power to produce a desired result.’ James 5: 16 There are two words usedContinue reading “Pond lilies: the cow pond and at home.”