God is our place of safety, He is our strength. He is present to help. Psalm 46. (I have made these few words my own.) These tulip petals didn’t blow away. All three plants kept their “heads” and became strong distinctive shapes, each with a structure creating a visually impactful presence. They are not largeContinue reading “An ‘architectual’ plant?”
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Angelica and rhubarb
Here are three linked thoughts from David, James, and Malachi. In places I have made it my own. David: ‘You God laid the foundations of the earth and the heavens You made with your hands. They will perish, but You, God, will last/endure. They will get old like clothes but you will change them likeContinue reading “Angelica and rhubarb”
Adding grape hyacinths…
Here is a short dramatic story from the Bible: Where it happened and what was said. Jesus straight away on the Sabbath day walked into the synagogue and taught… and sitting there was a person with an unclean spirit and this is what they shouted: ‘ Let us alone, what have we to do withContinue reading “Adding grape hyacinths…”
Sabbath circular walk Stonor
The Lord speaking: ‘Execute true judgement, and show mercy and compassion to your brothers and sisters and don’t oppress the widows and the fatherless, the strangers and the poor. And don’t let any of you imagine evil about your brother or sister.’ Zechariah 7: 9,10 ( Sandy’s summary of what was written so long agoContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk Stonor”
Wisley
This is the prophet Micah speaking in the last half of the 8th century BC : “God has shown you what is good and what He needs from you; to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” ( Sandy’s way of reading it . This verse is found inContinue reading “Wisley”
Narcissus, roses and tulips
Jesus said some difficult things here is just one: ” You have heard love your neighbour and hate your enemy, but I say love your enemies and bless those who curse you!” A challenge ! Where does one start? I looked at the formal roses, then at the white jug of tulips and the pickedContinue reading “Narcissus, roses and tulips”
Daffidols and crocus 2025
Isaiah speaking from a time well known in Near Eastern history, spanning the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz: ‘ For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon everyone that is proud and lofty and everyone that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low.’ Isaiah 2:12 Now Zephaniah ( 640-609B.C.) ‘Continue reading “Daffidols and crocus 2025”
A Sabbath walk from Winchfield Hurst
Jesus speaking: ‘ Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.’ Matthew 5:5 ( meek – someone who shows patient restraint) The pale blue line with wiggles is the Basingstoke canal linking to London. Opened in 1794 to carry flour, timber, coal, etc. to the big city. What we need to admire isContinue reading “A Sabbath walk from Winchfield Hurst”
The frost on the first daffidol 2025
Religion Saint John was living on Patmos as a prisoner for his faith in Jesus when He wrote this either during the reign of Nero AD 54-68 or that of Vespassian AD 69-79. John is speaking: ‘ And there was war in heaven: Michael ( Jesus) and His angels fought against the dragon ( theContinue reading “The frost on the first daffidol 2025”
There is frost on the grass and its March!
Isaiah speaking: ‘Who directs the Spirit of the Lord? Or being His counsellor has taught Him?’ One of many questions. Isaiah 40 :13…( this chapter continues with this comment: ‘ the nations are as a drop in the bucket…it gets interesting!) The garden was frosted to dayIt is MarchI caught sight of the bulk of theContinue reading “There is frost on the grass and its March!”
Vegetation and inspiration part 2
Jesus speaking: And I when I am lifted up, I will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 From Reuven Rubin, an AI given name of a famous artist, I sketched a vase Reuven Rubin had painted. Put some leaves in a jug, noticed how different the back of each leaf was to the front,Continue reading “Vegetation and inspiration part 2”
Poem trees behind…
Religion When you judge someone, the chances are you are doing the same thing, and by condemning them, you condemn yourself . But we are sure that God’s judgement is according to truth, and do you think you will escape? No, but remember God is rich in goodness, longsuffering, and deeply patient, and this goodnessContinue reading “Poem trees behind…”