Can sky upstage sea? Let me try. In this post, the second to last of our Algarve experiences, I will use verses from the Bible with sky and a special quote from Anne Frank. Isaiah talking about God: ‘ It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are likeContinue reading “Only sky”
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Holes and Lines
Here is a prayer by Paul but first a summary. He wants love to be dynamic, intelligent and perceptive. This love should mature those who believe in God and glorify Him. You can read this prayer in Philippians 1: 9-11. This post will look at holes and lines in nature with some quotes. The postContinue reading “Holes and Lines”
The flat sea
The sea is flat faced. The sand is washed flat. The sun shines silver in the face of the flat sea. The rocks are flat plates. There are no surfers, the power has gone, they drive by and look or sit and watch their faces warm in the sun. It is the lower, low tideContinue reading “The flat sea”
The sea has the sun/son
This post looks at two verses that encourage us to have faith and then looks at the sun and a son. Paul is speaking about life as a race to be run with patience because there are many watching and he concludes with this encouragement: ‘ Look to Jesus the author and finisher of yourContinue reading “The sea has the sun/son”
… and so the sea seemed green.
In this post I will look at a few things said about conversation by Paul written about 65AD as a prisoner in Rome and then look at the storm named Francis that we saw a bit of from Friday till now. First Paul, who the Romans put in prison and then chained him to aContinue reading “… and so the sea seemed green.”
Views from a window and the grey cliffs near Luz.
We have stopped travelling for a while but are staying close to the coast. The nights are dark and almost silent, with the thick walls of the cottage around us, it is a change. This post will look at three different views from one high window in the cottage. First from a bedroom looking upContinue reading “Views from a window and the grey cliffs near Luz.”
Falesia Beach (2)
This post is a sequence in 4 minutes of five photographs. I didn’t realize at the time what I had captured of this space in light colour, shades and tints. The times: 15:40,41,42,(I took two)43 44. Here are three very different thoughts about attention: The first from Antisthenes: ‘ Pay attention to your enemies, forContinue reading “Falesia Beach (2)”
Seville continued…
and so there is a ring. It is said 77% of Spaniards oppose bullfighting but from April to October you can buy a ticket from €20 upwards. Depending upon how good the metador is he can earn about €100,000. His bright pink socks reflect wealth and tight silk pants an athletic advantage for all theContinue reading “Seville continued…”
Seville Spain
From Mérida, we travelled 120km / 70 miles to Seville. This post looks at a monument/place to remember, a painting, a fountain monument and a park. Let us walk into the streets of Seville. It is soon Christmas the sun is sharp the shade is cold. Silver and pink decorations fill one of the streetsContinue reading “Seville Spain”
Plasencia,Cáceres and Mérida
Religion God speaking: ‘ Because you have placed your loyalty/affection/commitment in Me, and because you have known My name I will answer you when you call Me, I will be with you, I will save you from trouble… I will show you My salvation.’ Psalm 91: 14,15,16 Travel From San Sabastián to Plasencia is 581km/Continue reading “Plasencia,Cáceres and Mérida”
The bluebell woods in October 2025
Here is an interesting encounter between God and Jonah. Jonah is angry/put out/ lost face/ wants to die. The people he preached against are safe and the shelter from the hot sun made from the big leaves of a gourd has died. Jonah feels faint from the heat! God speaking: ‘ You have had pityContinue reading “The bluebell woods in October 2025”
Wisley October 2025
This is part 1 of a visit to the RHS Wisley gardens in the last weeks of October. We will look at three views from the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden. This garden provides a stunning mix of colour and scent with 4,000 rose plants and with autumn here we still notice the roses in each photograph.Continue reading “Wisley October 2025”