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.”

Shasta daisies and foxgloves

The last words of Ecclesiastes (which in Hebrew means Preacher and in  Greek call an assembly) written by King Solomon. A king  who couldn’t make life the same as his words. His ‘different’ was obvious to him because God is always the same. ‘And further, by these my son, be warned: of making many booksContinue reading “Shasta daisies and foxgloves”

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”

Borne, Hengelo, and Appledoorn Holland

They loved their friend so much that they broke a hole in the roof to get him in front of Jesus,the healer. Jesus then said: ” Son, your sins are forgiven. Get up, pick up your bed, and walk.” Mark 2: 1- 12 (Sandy’s summary, there is a disagreement about forgiving sins Jesus has aContinue reading “Borne, Hengelo, and Appledoorn Holland”

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 Plantain and wet fig bark

John is speaking: “Don’t believe every spirit, try them to find out if they are of God: because many false prophets are in the world. This is how you will know they are of God if they say that Jesus Christ in the flesh is of God.” 1 John 4: 1,2 ( Sandy’s understanding). RainContinue reading “Silver Plantain and wet fig bark”

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”

Hosta and tulips

Hidden under the tutsan shrub was a blue pot holding the new leaves of Hosta. In contrast, lying in the same pot on the mulch were these skeleton leaves. To see their fineness, I brought them inside to photograph. Their intricate structure in the sunshine didn’t disappoint. Hosta is a shade loving plant named inContinue reading “Hosta and tulips”