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.”

Primroses and Marsh Marigold leaves.

“For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and in rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and he would not.” Isaiah 30 : 15 ‘The Lord wants human beings to take time to rest, time to think of and appreciate heavenly things.Continue reading “Primroses and Marsh Marigold leaves.”

The lush garden

Don’t be forced to think like others who don’t value what you do but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2 The lush gardenLush, struggling, overgrown, beautiful.Rain wet,heaven watered,green garden.Green grass in the beds seeding yellow stalks,graceful,choking.HowContinue reading “The lush garden”

Tonsberg and Sandefjord Norway

But the tongue no person can tame…out of the same mouth comes blessings and cursings. These things ought not to be so! James 3: 8…10 ( Sandy’s summary.) Tonsberg Norway’s oldest city was founded AD 871. Here are some Viking quotes, each with some depiction of this vessel as I saw it: Roadswetravelled spent oneContinue reading “Tonsberg and Sandefjord Norway”

A vase of spring flowers.

I have trusted in your steadfast love God; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. Psalm 13 :5 Flowers from our spring garden. A warm goodbye to its joy. As has been said so well: A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift: above all, itContinue reading “A vase of spring flowers.”

Sweet Woodruff, goosegrass, and Geum

Here is an interesting commentary: ” It was a wonderful thing for God to create man, to  make mind… One person is of more value than a world. God created man that every faculty might be the faculty of the divine mind. The Lord Jesus Christ is the author of our being, and he isContinue reading “Sweet Woodruff, goosegrass, and Geum”

Grass and Irises

If anyone needs wisdom, let them ask God,He gives it liberally. Study…to rightly divide the word of truth…the grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. James 1:5, 2 Timothy 2:15, Isaiah 40:8All these verses are interesting as wholes and in the contexts of their chapters. When the rain stoppedContinue reading “Grass and Irises”

Silver leaves and lilac

Jesus was praying to God and His disciples were with Him. He asked them two questions: Question : Who do the people say I am? Answer:  They say you are John the Baptist, but others Elias or one of the old prophets risen again. Question:  Who do you say I am? Peter answered: “The ChristContinue reading “Silver leaves and lilac”

The white flowers of the garden 2024

Behold the heaven,and the heaven of heavens is the LORD’S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Deuteronomy 11: 14 The garden has provided joy this spring. After the daffidols that bloomed under the apple tree and smaller narcissus growing here and there, April has a few more days  for us toContinue reading “The white flowers of the garden 2024”