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.”
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…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”
The tulips, cardoon, and three trees.
Jesus speaking: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who planted good seed, but while he slept his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat. They all grew together and the servants said,’ we thought you planted good seed, but look at all the weeds. Where did they come from?’ Jesus continuing theContinue reading “The tulips, cardoon, and three trees.”
Vegetation and inspiration
Religion God speaking: ‘ I AM THE LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.’ So AI, what is God’s glory? It is the manifestation of God’s nature attributes perfection. It is a central theme that is woven throughout the Bible. AI seemsContinue reading “Vegetation and inspiration”
Cotyledon/Aakula draxa mokka and, curio herreanus
Religion Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13 in 54 AD. He wrote it to a church community he had established. He wanted people to love others in more than a feeling. He wanted them to practise seven things: Patience (Romans 12:12) Kindness (make yourself useful) Contentment (Philippians 4:11) Humility ( don’t be a know it all PhilippiansContinue reading “Cotyledon/Aakula draxa mokka and, curio herreanus”