Paul speaking:’ Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulations, continuing in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 The stillness of todayHow odd, how extraordinaryThe high winds didn’t come to usOur expectations changed our plansHow we change as expectations changeIt isn’t hard to remember this and thatBUTThere comes a time when we expect to remember WHY and can’t rememberContinue reading “A Sabbath moment: a pond and the meadow.”
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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”
Crassulaceae and Hoya Carnosa
‘Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 Is this a story about travel or gardening? Perhaps it’s a memory of both and really about two plants. Crassulacea and then Hoya Carnosa. First Crassulaceae, which has two other names, Ghost plant and Mother- of – pearl plant. This plant has managedContinue reading “Crassulaceae and Hoya Carnosa”
A contrast: Praia Amado Portugal and Biscarrosse beach France.
‘ For Your pleasure, we were created.’ / You wanted us so much. You made us. (Sandy’s thinking)Revelations 4:11 last part. How extraordinary that is, and You then keep us with such loving care. Never forcing, but always drawing us to You. With photographs, let’s walk on to the Algarve beach of Amado and then,Continue reading “A contrast: Praia Amado Portugal and Biscarrosse beach France.”
Sabbath near Sand dunes.
My post has: Two definitions Two Bible verses A poem by me Three quotes Photographs and a drawing. Two definitions. Infinity The state or quality of being infinite. The infinity of space. endlessness, limitlessness, vastness, extemsiveness Eternity Infinite or unending TIME. Duration without beginning or end. Bible verses Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is yourContinue reading “Sabbath near Sand dunes.”
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.”
Alvor
Zephaniah was a prophet between 640-609BC. He predicted the overthrow of Ninevah that occurred in 612 BC. He is speaking about God here: ‘ The LORD thy GOD in the midst of you is mighty, He will save, He will rejoice over you with joy; you will rest in His love, He will joy overContinue reading “Alvor”
A Sabbath thought from the Algarve.
Our church this Sabbath had an empty space. The empty space was wide and long with daisies and a lone stork in the foreground. A little further back were reeds and an outline of sheds. BUT To all intent and purpose, it was vacant land. The church had us who sang and prayed. The preacherContinue reading “A Sabbath thought from the Algarve.”
Portimao part 3
‘ Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.’ Jonah 1: 17 ( Here is a narrative, with twists and turns and quite unexpected in its outcomes for Jonah. A good read!) This post will look atContinue reading “Portimao part 3”
Two ends of the same beach
Here are two ends of the same beach. Both sets of photographs were taken in the morning but on different days with a change in weather. This is an Algarve beach Portugal. Muted greens and rippled sandUnobtrusively Low, lulled by the sea tide.These plants hold the sand from drifting and keep the shapely shore line.Continue reading “Two ends of the same beach”
Tavira
Paul speaking: ‘Always be happy in the Lord, let your moderation be known in everything pray for what you want saying thank you first. And God’s peace, which isn’t understood, will fill your minds in Christ Jesus.’ ( Sandy’s joyful understanding of Philippians 4: 4-6) Towns host plants and trees in fascinating ways that changeContinue reading “Tavira”
Sabbath, sea, and clouds
The sea and sky are in competition for our attention. They were both grand. The sun probably won because look at that white shimmer from behind the clouds right to the yellow brown of the sand. I was reading something interesting . It is God speaking. He is asking questions. Here are a few: “WhereContinue reading “Sabbath, sea, and clouds”