David speaking: ‘say thank you to the Lord for He is good; He is forever merciful. ‘ Psalm 107 :1 From a sailing community to a mountain town in the Serra Monchque mountains. First let us visit Vilamoura. The vans parked were the tell-tale signs of who may be out at sea. My lens couldn’tContinue reading “Vilamoura and Monchique”
Category Archives: Portugal winter 2024
Faro
Pilate speaking to Jesus: What have you done wrong, I’m not a Jew but your people have brought you to me. Jesus: My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight. Pilate: Are you a king? Jesus: You say I am a king for this reasonContinue reading “Faro”
Sabbath near those Algarve cliffs part 2
Jesus speaking: ‘ And this is life eternal, that they might know You the only true God, and Jesus Christ who You sent.’ John 17:3 ‘A Golden Chain The love of Christ is a golden chain that binds finite, human beings who believe in Jesus Christ to the infinite God. The love that the LordContinue reading “Sabbath near those Algarve cliffs part 2”
Albufeira
Religion “The way to get rid of darkness is to admit light. The best way to work with wrong is to present truth. It is the revelation of God’s love that shows the deformity and sin of the heart centred in self.” Jesus speaking: ” Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you:Continue reading “Albufeira”
Pinuspinea and Oxalis pes – caprae Algarve
Religion ‘ Every human being, in body, soul, and spirit, is the property of God. Christ died to redeem all. NOTHING can be more offensive to God than for people, through religious bigotry, to bring suffering upon those who are purchased by the Saviours blood.’ ‘ The science of salvation cannot be explained; but itContinue reading “Pinuspinea and Oxalis pes – caprae Algarve”
Silves Agarve Portugal.
Jesus speaking: ” Learn of me, for I am meek, and lowly in heart: and you will have rest for your soul.” Matthew 11: 29 Before we walk into the town, here is something about its history, we will then leave the town with a little about its geography. 418- 721 Silves was part ofContinue reading “Silves Agarve Portugal.”
Carpobrotus
Isaiah speaking at the height of the Assyrian supremacy about 700 years before Jesus was born. He prophesied: ” For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, TheContinue reading “Carpobrotus”
Sabbath near some Algarve cliffs
Religion Paul is speaking during the time of the Romans about AD 31 – 68. This is what he says: ” Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Then he has some questions.) ‘How will they call on Him if they don’t believe in Him?’ ‘How will they believe in HimContinue reading “Sabbath near some Algarve cliffs”
Coimbra
Jesus speaking: ” I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in.” Matthew 25: 35 Coimbra is a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital. It is 25 miles east of Figueira da Foz,Continue reading “Coimbra”
Figueira da Foz
1 John 3:2 “Look at how much the Father God loves us, that we are His daughters and sons. The world doesn’t ‘ understand ‘ us because they didn’t ‘understand ‘ Him. We don’t know what we are going to be like but when Jesus appears, we will be like Him as He is. ”Continue reading “Figueira da Foz”
Aveiro
Paul speaking: ‘ I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.’ We will walk a while along the sea further south of Aveiro and then throughContinue reading “Aveiro”
Porto
Religion Here is a summary of the beginning of a story. I have chosen to put it in dialogue form and not give it its middle and ending. Angels talk to Lot. Lot is sitting at the gate of the city of Sodom. He speaks to the two strangers first. Lot: Look, my lords, turnContinue reading “Porto”