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A jug and a plate.

It was used for oil on our childhood table. It is pressed glass. Today it holds a few stems from the garden. It was difficult for the usually resiliant cosmos to grow. I grew it from seed and placed it in a container difficult to reach with a watering can. We have three small plantsContinue reading “A jug and a plate.”

A mended vase

This post has a prophecy from about 663 BC, a mended vase and three plants from the garden. Nahum was the prophet and his burden was to foretell the divine destruction of Nineveh, the same city Jonah preached repentance to and all were saved. This time it was very different Nineveh was captured in 612Continue reading “A mended vase”

An arch way/ a line of trees

This post first looks at God as infinite, I then remember some museum experiences where a famous artist grapples with infinity. I end with some ‘ thought poetry’ and two photographs of my own with a simple self expression of infinity. Moses speaking: ‘Before the mountains were brought into existence, or even before You formedContinue reading “An arch way/ a line of trees”

Lemon verbena,

Rosemary, lavender and sage all in a tall glass with cold water. Which of these in hot water would be good for your stomach? I said I wanted something different, something gentle on my stomach. Travelling has its needs. She said: I have just the taste you want and it will be gentle on yourContinue reading “Lemon verbena,”

Look a Rose

This post ‘looks’ at the word ‘behold‘ briefly then at two serious thoughts but I will start with three quotes and two photographs. The first is from Albert Einstein: Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Then one from Winston Churchill: The farther backward you can look, the farther forward youContinue reading “Look a Rose”

An abundance of chlorophytum comosum

Here are two other ways of saying abundance: an excessive supply, plenty. I took the plantlets with their fine green white green leaves or white green white leaves Two varieties if you care to look closely. I gave each their own space in a small pot. What next? I left them to be taken byContinue reading “An abundance of chlorophytum comosum”

Lacey Green – Sabbath 5 mile circular walk

Jesus spoke these words during the Sermon on the Mount: ‘Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.’ Why say this and how would we know? Jesus then gives an explanation: ‘ You will know them by their fruits.’ Matthew 7: 15, 16 is where theContinue reading “Lacey Green – Sabbath 5mile circular walk”

Sky, water and land

This post looks at three photographs I took while travelling in Ireland. I have then chosen and placed two thoughts one from Paul writing to the Romans the other from something Jesus said. ‘ We who are strong should/ought to carry the frailty/disabilities/ illnesses of the weak and not to please ourselves.’ Jesus warns peopleContinue reading “Sky, water and land”

A mixed season

Here is something I have been thinking about after watching a WP ‘ film’ from a blogger. My question was : ‘Would it be ethical for a machine to read your memory/ thoughts?’ Would I as a Christian find this acceptable? Here is my thought journey. I started with God speaking: Don’t even consider themContinue reading

Summer scenes

We have appreciated some special places this summer. Here are a few scenes from Germany, where we spent most time travelling, then Holland and three weeks in Ireland. There was so much but these are my ‘wow ‘ moments with why. The colour scheme for planting in this area was blue, purple, pink and thenContinue reading “Summer scenes”

Then and now Amaryllis belladonna

First a question from Jesus to Peter: ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter’s answer was quick and brief: ‘ The Christ of God.’ Then Jesus told Peter His ( the Son of Man’s) future: ‘ I must suffer many things, be rejected, be killed and be raised the third day.’ He also said aContinue reading “Then and now Amaryllis belladonna”