Here is an interesting encounter between God and Jonah. Jonah is angry/put out/ lost face/ wants to die. The people he preached against are safe and the shelter from the hot sun made from the big leaves of a gourd has died. Jonah feels faint from the heat! God speaking: ‘ You have had pityContinue reading “The bluebell woods in October 2025”
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Walking the Thames from Culham to Dorchester.
David speaking: ‘Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for You are the God of my salvation…’ Psalm 25: 4,5 This will be with my memories. Yesterday I was asked: When did you first walk here at Dorchester? This was the memory that cameContinue reading “Walking the Thames from Culham to Dorchester.”
Sabbath circular walk near Shiplake but our thoughts were of Sue.
We walked for five or so miles taking in Shiplake where the river Thames was providing a scene of rowing fun for groups who rowed to compete. From tunnels of green to open yellow stubble we walked and talked. A common thought like a red lace pulled our words together. Where were Sue and BramblesContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk near Shiplake but our thoughts were of Sue.”
A walk in the Waldensians valleys.
We walked like ‘Barbas,’ meaning uncles down the stone-scattered road. The Waldensians called their preaches this to show their roles as spiritual guides and teachers. There are no cars on this rough road, and we wanted to get this walk from Bobbie Pellice to Villar Pellice done by 10 am. The nights are fine, andContinue reading “A walk in the Waldensians valleys.”
Les Gorges de Pont du Diable
Number 5 of the Ten Commandments. This is the only one with a promise. God speaking: ‘ Honour your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God has given you.’Exodus 20: 12 It started with a mouse and sun loungers in a butter cup fieldContinue reading “Les Gorges de Pont du Diable”
Yvoire
Number 6 of the decalogue. God speaking: ‘You mustn’t kill.’ Definition for kill: ‘ the ending of another’s life in any way.’ Yvoire is a small medieval town in southeastern France its nickname is ” gem of the lake.” The lake being lake Geneva or Lac Léman from latin, as in Roman times, it wasContinue reading “Yvoire”
Sabbath walk Pewley Down
‘ There is no shadow of turning with God. God is faithful, the Father of lights.’ A little poetry from James 1: 17. The chosen paths, roads take in part of the North Down way and includes the Pilgrim church of Saint Martha. Leaves frame scenes and gives shaped shadow along the way. Let’s travelContinue reading “Sabbath walk Pewley Down”
Black thorn/Prunus spinosa
God speaking:”Call me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you don’t know. “ We can choose what we think, and those thoughts shape who we are. David speaking: ” Your Word God is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Sandy says time spentContinue reading “Black thorn/Prunus spinosa”
A Sabbath walk near the horseshoe lake Finchampstead.
C old and L ovely O nly ever U ndone in rain D own it comes S omewhere! Clouds. They are fluffy and surrounded in blue in every photograph. We walked briskly in the ice-cold air, our hands red if not in our pockets. No gloves in March! It was a beautiful day to walkContinue reading “A Sabbath walk near the horseshoe lake Finchampstead.”
Sabbath short walk near Virginia water
Job expresses his love for God when he doesn’t understand: Job speaking : ‘ Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him: but I will maintain my own ways before Him.’ Job 13: 15 Cow pond was dug in the 1700s it lies a short distance from the Savill Garden Visitors Centre. ItContinue reading “Sabbath short walk near Virginia water”
Portimao part 2
“You are worthy, O LORD, to receive glory and honour and power: for You have created all things and for your pleasure they are and were created.” Revelations 4:11 The Portimao area has beaches worth exploring, and we did seven in sequence when the tide was out. Always check the low tide and high tideContinue reading “Portimao part 2”
On the beach ( Algarve)
Here is Paul talking: ” My family / my friends, if someone is proved to have done something wrong ( is at fault), help that person meekly remembering you could be tempted to make the same mistake. Help carry each others problems, and so fulfil the law of Christ. But Be not deceived ; GodContinue reading “On the beach ( Algarve)”