While we travel I still make time to pray and read the Bible. This is what I spent time on this morning. Here is a question from the Jews who thought what Jesus was saying was marvellous. This is the conversation as I understand it. Jews: ‘ How does this man understand God’s writings asContinue reading “Jerez”
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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”
Wisteria at Wisley
Paul speaking: ‘ Let the peace of God rule in your hearts as a group of people and be thankful. Let the word of Christ live in you richly in all wisdom by using God’s word to teach and advise…’ Colossians 3:15,16 ‘The person who loves God rises above the fog of doubt. They getContinue reading “Wisteria at Wisley”
The tulips 2025
The tulips are in the rain this morning. They need to be recorded as they, too, will soon have their time as the daffidols had theirs. The metal cupboard that we turned into a planter during covid had a most amazing display of double tulips last spring. They were gifted bulbs, and I knew notContinue reading “The tulips 2025”
For my memories, a video, and a visit.
It is the last verse in Matthew. I will write 19 and 20 because it is interesting: Jesus speaking : ” Go and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you: and I am withContinue reading “For my memories, a video, and a visit.”
Wisley Cherry blossoms
Here is a verse that I have put first and then a list. Paul speaking: ” Faithful is He who calls you, who will also do it.” Do what? Help you: “Rejoice, pray and in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Do not quench the Spirit.Continue reading “Wisley Cherry blossoms”
Wisley
This is the prophet Micah speaking in the last half of the 8th century BC : “God has shown you what is good and what He needs from you; to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” ( Sandy’s way of reading it . This verse is found inContinue reading “Wisley”
Two palaces in northern Portugal.
God talking: ‘ My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…'(written well before 753 B.C. by a minor Hebrew prophet.) Hosea 4:6 This whole verse is interesting, but I have chosen only the first phrase. In this post, we will look at two different homes, both kept in their respective families where both celebrate theirContinue reading “Two palaces in northern Portugal.”
Nantes
A verse with Jesus speaking: ‘ when He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into truth: for He will not speak of Himself; but whatsoever he hears he will speak… he will take of mine and show you.’ John 16: 13,15 ( the verses not here are interesting. It is saidContinue reading “Nantes”
A visit to two Acers
Jesus speaking: ‘ Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy- laden, and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11: 28 If this was a book it would have a plot well twisted, but it’s a tree…If this was the road of life it would have unplanned and often unwanted events, but it’s aContinue reading “A visit to two Acers”
The Cardoon and lavendar.
Here is a mystery that has been hidden for many generations, says Paul and Timothy. It is this: Christ in you the hope of glory. When Jesus comes to dwell in humanity, He receives no pollution. His healing presence changes you. If you say : ‘ Make me clean.’ He says: ‘ I will! BeContinue reading “The Cardoon and lavendar.”
Helsingborg Sweden
This is part of a story. Jesus is speaking after many have left Him. He says to Peter: ” Will you also go away? “ Peter says: ” Lord , to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the SonContinue reading “Helsingborg Sweden”