Bay, Sage, Rosemary, Lavendar, Mint and Marjoram in a glass vase with 5 projections.

The people who turn to Jesus for refuge, He lifts above the accusing and the strife of tongues. No man or evil angel can impeach these people. Christ unites them to His own divine – human nature. They stand beside the great Sin Bearer, in the light proceeding from the throne of God. (This isContinue reading “Bay, Sage, Rosemary, Lavendar, Mint and Marjoram in a glass vase with 5 projections.”

A Lava vase of Astilbe Japonica and Burning Bush

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth His handywork. Psalm 19 : 1 NIGHT WITH LIGHTThe Unknown smiles!The Heaven Glory revealsVast suns, stars, matterOur eyes weep in humility Our knees tremble and low kneel.Sandy This was written for a poetry challenge where we were invited to use the Japanese tanka formContinue reading “A Lava vase of Astilbe Japonica and Burning Bush”

Gooseberry, Red Currant and Black Currant in a vase

And now remains faith, hope, charity, these three, but the greatest of these is charity. 1Corinthians 13 : 13 In the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians the apostle Paul defines true Christlike love. …This chapter is an expression of the obedience of all who love God and keep His commandments. It is brought into actionContinue reading “Gooseberry, Red Currant and Black Currant in a vase”

Glass,water and 5 flat stones. 3 Pansies, 3 Poppie pods and…

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him: and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying I repent; thou shalt forgive him. And the apostle said unto the Lord , IncreaseContinue reading “Glass,water and 5 flat stones. 3 Pansies, 3 Poppie pods and…”

Japanese Smoke tree leaves, Buddlia going from green to brown.

A living faith means an increase in vigor, a confiding trust , by which the soul becomes a conquering power. E.G White Desire of Ages p 347. This is from the story of the lady who touched Jesus garment and stopped bleeding after being ill and isolated for many years. Her culture wouldn’t allow womenContinue reading “Japanese Smoke tree leaves, Buddlia going from green to brown.”

What was in the garden this November morning?

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sins that so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith… Hebrews 12 : 1,2…Continue reading “What was in the garden this November morning?”

Chrysanthemums and Roses an anonymous gift. I think from a neighbour.

When they had heard the King, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came over where the young child was. Matthew 2: 9 I want to say a big thank you. I think we know who you are. Life is a mixture of Chrysanthemums andContinue reading “Chrysanthemums and Roses an anonymous gift. I think from a neighbour.”

Cyclamen flowers and leaves with Curry plant.

For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that who ever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3 :16 When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the oneContinue reading “Cyclamen flowers and leaves with Curry plant.”