Here is something said in the context of making straight paths to protect those who are weaker and following peace and holiness. Paul is writing: ‘ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.’ Hebrews 12:15 TheContinue reading “Circular roots”
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A tall glass of water…
and three goodbyes from Joshua an ancient from the Old Testament Bible, Peter the man who denied Jesus but said sorry, and Paul who was once Saul, both of these are people from the New Testament Bible. Travel with me a while. A tall glass of water Here are three thoughts: a saying, a description,Continue reading “A tall glass of water…”
Cardoon 2026
This year the Cardoon has produced more stalks with many more thistles. They have also been taller. Yesterday we took the decision to cut them down. It is good to leave them through the winter for the wild life and we have done that in the past. However, this year we felt that the plantContinue reading “Cardoon 2026”
A mended vase
This post has a prophecy from about 663 BC, a mended vase and three plants from the garden. Nahum was the prophet and his burden was to foretell the divine destruction of Nineveh, the same city Jonah preached repentance to and all were saved. This time it was very different Nineveh was captured in 612Continue reading “A mended vase”
Skies
When clouds break, focus is on what is below. Our world,our clouds, our sky. When clouds frame blue sky we look at the detail, we notice the fraying edges and the grey with white in the below centre. Our shrubs, trees, clouds and sky. When storm clouds part a little to see the palest ofContinue reading “Skies”
A dry spell ‘sculpture’ in a vase
Jesus speaking: ‘ Whoever drinks the water from the well will be thirsty again: But whoever drinks the water I will give them will never thirst, but the water I give will be in the person a water springing up into ever lasting life.’ The woman: ‘Sir, give me that water.’ These words are recalledContinue reading “A dry spell ‘sculpture’ in a vase”
Wisley after a long dry spell.
‘And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there He put the man whom he had formed.’ Genesis 2: 7,8 (but I like the versesContinue reading “Wisley”
Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head
These three are close to each other on The Ring of Kerry. This 179 km (111 mile) circular tourist route is around the Iveragh Peninsula in county Kerry Ireland. This post will look at two gardens in Sneem, a village where a river meets the sea, then the colourful stones of Waterville and views fromContinue reading “Sneem, Waterville and King’s Head”
A stem and a bottle of water continued…
First I want to write out thoughts given in about 592 BC to a person called Ezekiel. Ezekiel says it is God speaking: ‘ Ezekiel, you are a son of man, and I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel ( Sandy says over anyone who believes in God). Listen to whatContinue reading “A stem and a bottle of water continued…”
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”
Sabbath walk Hambleden Buckinghamshire
I chose the church, the stream and a little walk in the village, the group did the hill, a little level area and another hill. There are many walking paths in this area. The local tea shop has the maps for sale and it is really easy. Bit by bit let us look. Its reallyContinue reading “Sabbath walk Hambleden Buckinghamshire”
A green vase
Here is a quote from E.G.White who lived around about 1844 and then Micah 8th century BC. ‘ Jesus doesn’t wish for those who have been bought with His blood to become the sport of Satan’s temptations. He doesn’t want us to be overwhelmed and die. He was the one who stopped the lions eatingContinue reading “A green vase”