This post has two parts one is written in italics. It is this part that follows a word wisdom. The book of Proverbs was written by the third king of Israel and he uses this word often. His fame for being wise spread through the world and many came to him. ( 1Kings 4: 31-34,Continue reading “A tea pot of Choisya ternata Kunth”
Category Archives: the garden 2026
Hibiscus and Sedum Crassulacean in a jug.
Here are two thoughts from Paul and then Malachi: ‘ Jesus Christ the same yesterday and to day and for ever.’ Hebrews 13:8. And ‘ For I am the LORD, I change not.’ Malachi 3:6 On the 25th September 2023 I placed in this same pottery jug what the garden provided, sedum crassulacean, three chiveContinue reading “Hibiscus and Sedum Crassulacean in a jug.”
Sunflowers 2026
I brought in three sunflowers all from one broken stem. Here they are with my tortoise signature, something I had from childhood found in a box of second hand things. I have placed close ups of these sunflowers to break up this post. A different sort of post. I start with something I have beenContinue reading “Sunflowers 2026”
A teacup of parsley
Surely every person lives with a habitual routine moving through daily life like a shadow… And now Lord what do I wait for? My hope is in YOU. Save me from what I do wrong so foolish people don’t point it out. Psalm 39:6,7,8 ( I have made it my own looking at the Hebrew.Continue reading “A teacup of parsley”
Christmas colours and a Beech tree
A little advice from long ago: Learn to do well, seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow… Come now let us reason together says the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet,they shall be as white as snow. Be willing and obedient. Isaiah 1: 16- 18 I didn’t include 16Continue reading “Christmas colours and a Beech tree”
Beautiful
Here are some idioms: a sight for sore eyes, easy on the eyes, picture perfect. And here are some other words for beautiful perhaps ones you don’t immediately think of: mesmerizing, elegant, mysteriously powerful… A rose on a shrub they say can last three to four days for fragrant varieties and seven to fourteen daysContinue reading “Beautiful”
From the garden to two containers
First I want to share the precious relationship between Jesus the Son and God the Father in these three times Jesus spoke about it. Jesus speaking: ‘ My meat is to do the will of Him who sent me.’ John 4:34 Jesus uses hunger as a metaphor for spiritual obedience. He sees that as foodContinue reading “From the garden to two containers”