Paul speaking from a Roman prison: “Jesus found in fashion like a man, humbled himself, and became obedient to death…God then exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above every name: that is at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, in earth,and under the earth. And thatContinue reading “Poem: “When is it too cold?””
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Leaves that hang on
Psalms 73 Asaph is talking about how envious he is of the wicked who do well…(he goes on and on) … they have more than they wish for… until he says: ‘I went into the sanctuary of God.’ …Asaph then comes to some sound conclusions with this ending: ‘ But it is good for meContinue reading “Leaves that hang on”
Those Viburnum flowers
In 2021, they were plentiful and trumpet shapedIn 2022, the flowers were badly burnt by frost timing was the word that travelled in my post.In November 2023, the flowers travelled the twigsBut November 2024 we travelled!February 2025, the shrub neatly pruned has a few flowers closer to the centre and others brown.Notice the bark ,Continue reading “Those Viburnum flowers”
Sagres and the beaches.
Religion Jesus looked at a clever, rich man, and after he spoke to him, it is said Jesus loved Him. What was their conversation? Young person: Good teacher, what must I do to have eternal life? Jesus: Why do you call me good? Only God is good. You know the commandments: Do not commit adultery,Continue reading “Sagres and the beaches.”
Leaves, branches and trees.
Jesus is saying something to Mary Magdalene: ‘ Don’t hold on to me, because I have not yet gone up to the Father. But go to my brothers and say: I am ascending to my Father and your Father to my God and your God.’ John 20: 17 Mary told the brothers this. Mark thenContinue reading “Leaves, branches and trees.”
The miniature pond lily
… As a person thinks with his mind logically and emotionally ,so is that person… Proverbs 23 :7 ( Sandy’s wording from a verse in a chapter with a lot!) A frog sat on a stone’I’m not complaining ‘ said stone’ but I’m in your shadow.”Stone,’ said frog’You are the shadow, my dear shadow,My stayContinue reading “The miniature pond lily”
Wherwell on a Sabbath afternoon.
A river and a wedding . (A poem) A river The Test. Shallow then deep with fish, sun slithering yellow through the grass. Then, a path, a church path littered with bright coloured paper purposefully shaped Determinedly entering the church and thick up the aisle. Church windows bright a photograph of our late Queen. TheContinue reading “Wherwell on a Sabbath afternoon.”
Stones and vegetation in a vase
Here are two stories of such contrast in attitude to money. They are told close together in Mark. Mary takes a year’s salary, buys perfume, and washes Jesus’ feet. Mark 14:3-11 Jesus speaking: ” This action of Mary’s will be told all over the world as a memorial of her.” Judas sells Jesus for 30Continue reading “Stones and vegetation in a vase”
Vegetation in containers.
Jesus listened to His mother, after objecting, and a large amount of water in big containers when poured out no longer was water but good quality wine. The whole story is in the book of John chapter 2. ( Being contained and changed says Sandy.) As Larne Michael’s said: ” To me there’s no creativityContinue reading “Vegetation in containers.”
Red, pink, orange, and yellow
Jesus speaking after telling a story: ( it is a bothersome story for us as it was for them of His day) “But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. ” Matthew 20: 1-16 is the story. BrightPink and OrangeRed and YellowHot and haphazardScarlet, pillar- box redCrimson, cherryNo, they are petuniaContinue reading “Red, pink, orange, and yellow”
Bodo Norway
My post is a little different today it has two clear sections religion and travel, but I will start with a verse I wrote and two quotes. Some wait for a ferryOthers wait for a fairyWe waitYou wait There should be a class on waiting at school!W atchA cceptI ncubateT houghts worth thinking!BySandy If youContinue reading “Bodo Norway”
A fjord and Kristiansand’s bells
I know this is difficult, but I want you to understand what the width is, the length, and the depth and height of the love of Christ. This love passes all knowledge but fills us with the fulness of God. Sandy’s wording. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all thatContinue reading “A fjord and Kristiansand’s bells”