The river Shannon is the major river on the island of Ireland and at 360km (224 miles) in length, is the longest river in the British Isles. It drains the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,900km² approximately one fifth of the area of Ireland. Next to the River Shanon in Limerick isContinue reading “… the Shannon”
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Johnstown
This post looks at the walled garden with verses from Job then then a folly looking up at the sky. There will then be further information about Johnstosn Wexford, Ireland. Accepting tragedy Job says: ‘ Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there: the Lord gave, and the LordContinue reading “Johnstown”
The garden
Here is a summary of something I was reading from the book of Job. Job was a man from ancient times who lost everything while having a good relationship with God. It got so bad that while he was scraping the boils all over his body his wife said: ‘ Do you still hold fastContinue reading “The garden”
The jar and the basket
Two miricals: One involves Elisha the other Jesus, on two occasions. Let us start with Elisha. A widow is in desperate need and can’t pay her bills. A creditor is coming to take her two sons to work for him and this is the question Elisha asks: ‘ What do you have?’ The widow: ‘Continue reading “The jar and the basket”
A bundle of budlia buds
Here is a little thought that has big consequences. It is said by Solomon in the Old Testament and James in the New Testament. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Submit yourselves then to God. Resist the devil and , and he will flee from you.Continue reading “A bundle of budlia buds”
The apple tree and a bottle of thyme.
The four-fat-pig chime tinkles in the warm breeze, the black bucket fills with wind fall apples. The gnome sits looking down from the fork of the tree as it always has. The apple tree has its crown and we have our seventh priminister in ten years. The chime in the middle top of the pictureContinue reading “The apple tree and a bottle of thyme.”
Looking in the cupboard
…and unpacking something Paul said to the Galations. So how succinctly did he say this using sowing seeds as his summary of something important? Don’t be deceived God is not mocked: for what a person sows they reap. Those who sow to the flesh reap corruption, those who sow to the Spirit reap life everlasting.Continue reading “Looking in the cupboard”
A jug of cardoons
Here is one affect of our heat wave amongst many. One tall stem of the cardoon broke off. I didn’t carry water for it, I thought it was drought resistant and that it was growing well in the heat. I was wrong. Sadly I took off the branch and gave the plant two buckets ofContinue reading “A jug of cardoons”
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”
The story of the stressed pear tree.
First something from Paul telling the Philippians how to cope with stress: Talk to God by first saying thank you, then ask/ tell God about everything not being careful about saying anything and then God’s peace, which is not understood, will keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus. I have made it my ownContinue reading “The story of the stressed pear tree.”
A garden in the early hours…
It was 2am it was too hot to sleep. It is said that when it is too hot our core body temperature cannot drop, which prevents us from producing sleep hormones like melatonin. Anne Marrow Lindbergh has said ‘good conversation is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.’ AndContinue reading “A garden in the early hours…”