Commandment 8 God speaking: ‘ You mustn’t steal.’ Some words for steal: appropriate, blackmail, burglaries, cheat, cozen (steal through trick or deceit),defraud, despoil, heist, housebreak, ,misappropriate, speculate (especially steal from government /public funds),pillage, pinch,pirate,plagiarise. Oxford Dictionary, was I stealing from the dictionary? The fields of France were a sea of green wheat and people busyContinue reading “The fields of France”
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The poppy in the garden
A question: ‘ Why do you say Sabbath walks, Sandy?’ If you are new to my posts, here is my answer. We worship on Saturday, which means we go to Sabbath School ( where we study the Bible) and church where there is singing and a sermon. Some of us then walk together in the afternoon,Continue reading “The poppy in the garden”
Beauty bush, old-fashioned weigela, and canola.
I thought beauty bush and old fashion weigela were the same shrub until last week. They were already well established plants32 years ago, where they grew and bloomed together. Can you notice anything different? See the difference. Is there a noticeable difference? Kolkwitzia amubilis / Beauty bush is less common, and the flowers are smallerContinue reading “Beauty bush, old-fashioned weigela, and canola.”
A Buttercup
Religion ‘ While God’s hatred of sin is as strong as death, His love for the sinner is stronger than death… No truth essential to our salvation is held back, No miracle of mercy neglected, No divine agency is left unemployed. Favour is heaped on favour, gift upon gift. The whole treasury of heaven isContinue reading “A Buttercup”
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”
Acer and Mexican Orange Blossom in April 2025
At the birth of Jesus, the angels announced: ‘ Peace on earth, and good will to men.’ Then at His first appearance to a group after the resurrection Jesus words were: ‘Peace be unto you.’ Jesus wants those with doubts and fears to open their minds to Him. Jesus speaking : ‘ Behold I standContinue reading “Acer and Mexican Orange Blossom in April 2025”
…so I painted the double tulip
It’s a strange way to start, but start we must. This is on Henri Frederic Amiel’s grave stone. I was interested in reading these verses after choosing the things he said. Paul speaking: The verse before: ‘Be not deceived God is not mocked: for whatsoever a person sows, that will they also reap. For heContinue reading “…so I painted the double tulip”
The Bluebell Woods
Religion Here is something unusual that Jesus said, but first, the context. After being tempted in the wilderness, Jesus went to live in Capernaum and began to preach. What? Jesus speaking: ” Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Later He saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew, fishing, and he spoke to them:Continue reading “The Bluebell Woods”
Oak trees (their crowns)
The earth was void, a completely empty space, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. Verse 2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Verse 1 This is how the Bible starts. Empty with God. What is empty?In the garden:Is it where the dandelions , goosegrass, and bindweed grow?In aContinue reading “Oak trees (their crowns)”
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”
…and so I painted four tulips,one white rose…
I saw some wonderful paintings by Word Press users, I was so pleased, and then I wanted to shape my own. I reduced the number of flowers, and here is how I experienced them. I enjoyed ‘ the doing’ … Religion God with a loud voice. I have often heard, ” The Lord was notContinue reading “…and so I painted four tulips,one white rose…”
…and so I painted the Crocus
Notice the blade of grass.It matters, or doesn’t it? And so I tried to paint a crocus… Asking AI how many times a crocus can open and close I got not a number but the answer to how. They close at night and when it is dull. They open in warmth and especially direct sun.Continue reading “…and so I painted the Crocus”