Jesus speaking: ‘ Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ Matthew 5:3 Realise your spiritual poverty. Feel your need to be saved. Then this from God, the high and lofty One that lives in eternity, whose name is Holy; ‘ I live in the high and holy place, withContinue reading “Poppies from 2020”
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Pond lilies: the cow pond and at home.
Here is one of several people called James from the Bible speaking: ‘ Confess your mistakes to each other, and pray for each other, that you may be made well. The effectual prayer of a righteous person (availeth much) has the power to produce a desired result.’ James 5: 16 There are two words usedContinue reading “Pond lilies: the cow pond and at home.”
Bolzano to Carezze
Moses wrote about Noah: ‘ Noah was in his 600th year on the 17th day of the second month and this is what happened: all the fountains of the deep broke up and the heavens opened with rain! It rained 40 days and 40 nights. The ark, the boat Noah built, was lifted by theContinue reading “Bolzano to Carezze”
Thoughts a painting by Lake Como.
Here is a quote from AI : ‘ While the Bible acknowledges that only God is truly perfect, it also emphasises the call for believers to strive for perfection in Character Love Obedience And to pursue spiritual maturity through perseverance and reliance on God’s grace. Here are some verses: Hebrews 10: 14 Psalm 19:7 MatthewContinue reading “Thoughts a painting by Lake Como.”
Lake Orta
Paul speaking: ‘ For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to pulling down strongholds. Casting down imaginations, and even high things that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought in the obedience of Christ.’ 2 Corinthians 10: 4,5 And Buddha: ‘ It isContinue reading “Lake Orta”
The fields of France
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”
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”