Here is an invitation from Paul: ‘ But we all, you and me, with open faces beholding/ thoroughly holding/ seeing as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.’ (old English behold = bihalden. bi- thoroughly, halden-Continue reading “The Hellebore”
Category Archives: nature/garden
The wetness of …
our season how can I show this? Here are photographs noticing how well watered our part of the world is. The wet ground. A wall. A path and trees. Crowns of oaks with grey above their twigs. The sky is filled with more water. It is wet! But the sun will shine and plants onContinue reading “The wetness of …”
Many, few, one.
Snowdrops with the oaks The meadow mud squelches under tread and clings to boots. There, can you see that white beyond the heavy oak branches? There stand the ‘ helmitted’ snowdrops. Thick green sharply pointed leaves with antifreeze in stems against that chill, fierce wind. Tufted or grouped between the grass, last years leaves andContinue reading “Many, few, one.”
From Dover to the garden
Here are two expressions of thankfulness one from the New Testament and one from the Old Testament. Paul speaking: ‘ Always keep praying. Always be thankful no matter what happens, for that is God’s will for you who belong to Jesus Christ.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Then from the Psalms: ‘ Say thank you to theContinue reading “From Dover to the garden”
Chrysanthemums, oak leaves and Choisya ternata petals.
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.”
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”