God took man and put him in a garden. (15) Then God made the animals from the ground brought them to Adam to see what he would name them and he named them all(19)…and there was no one for him(20)…and God made woman from the ground with a rib from Adam(21,22,23…) Genesis 2: 15-23 Sandy’sContinue reading “Wisley garden scenes”
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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”
A jug of edibles except for one.
John 7:37 Jesus speaking: ‘ If anyone is thirsty, let them come to me, and drink.’ Jesus goes on to say the water is the Holy Spirit… Thank you for the blessing of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those who care for us, and we, in turn, care for. May this water ofContinue reading “A jug of edibles except for one.”
Stitchwort and the bluebell woods.
Jesus speaking: ‘ Whoever eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, has eternal life; and I will raise them up at the last day.’ John 6:54 ( strange this last day it comes in verse 40 ) ‘And this is the will of Him (God) that sent me, that everyone who sees the Son andContinue reading “Stitchwort and the bluebell woods.”
…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 part 2
First,a verse I feel fits with the thought of growing through… ‘God’s love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky. To give light to us who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace.’ Luke 1:78,79 ( AndContinue reading “The bluebell woods part 2”
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”
A Sabbath walk near Frilsham
Jesus speaking: ” Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Don’t let your mind be troubled, nor let it be afraid.” John 14: 27 We walked mostly in different woodland areas: young Christmas trees planted in fine rows, large areas of trees still in green protection – wrap and then mixedContinue reading “A Sabbath walk near Frilsham”
Violets and Primroses
“Happy are those who have God for their help, whose hope is in the LORD their GOD: Praise the LORD which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is : which keeps truth for ever: which executes judgement for the oppressed… ” Psalm 146:5-7 An unexpectedly large number of violets have grownContinue reading “Violets and Primroses”
Wisley Cherry blossoms
Here is a verse that I have put first and then a list. Paul speaking: ” Faithful is He who calls you, who will also do it.” Do what? Help you: “Rejoice, pray and in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Do not quench the Spirit.Continue reading “Wisley Cherry blossoms”
Miniature daffidols
Dissolve The garden has miniature daffidols. They have bloomed together here and there in clumps. I brought five flowers inside to paint. My fascination for seeing colour once applied and watching it dissolve out of my control took over, and I enjoyed this time. Dissolved but thereThey are thereThey will always be thereThey were paintedContinue reading “Miniature daffidols”
Two twigs of Viburnum tinus
Looking closely It is how things come together that make one smile. A piece of cliff rock once washed over by the Atlantic Ocean when lying next to a Scandinavian pottery vase on my table looked good together. Then the Viburnum tinus that has struggled with disease is now really disease free this spring, soContinue reading “Two twigs of Viburnum tinus”