Continuing with Job in His pain and strained relationship with God. He is also visited by four ‘friends’ they sit quietly in his presence for days and then speak. Here are their names with their meanings and a summary of their many words. Eliphaz : God is fine gold. He argues that humans are inherentlyContinue reading “Cardiff bay”
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Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen
God speaking ” I drew/draw them with bands of love.” This has a context but God is still doing this. Thank Him for His order, care and intentionality. Hosea 11: 4 Today we leave for the UK after spending 8 weeks in total in Holland and Germany. There is so much to celebrate in thisContinue reading “Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen”
We got lost!
Where were we lost? In Grimmheimat Nordhessen. The scenery is enchanting and here are four photographs taken from Bugzy as we drove with satnav going wild. I have then placed some quotes about getting lost below each photograph. Getting lost is just another way of saying ” going exploring.” Justin Chen The skies were cloudingContinue reading “We got lost!”
Fritzlar
As we entered a restaurant this was up on a sign: ‘ It’s nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.’ It was very hot and all the tables and chairs were taken up outside. I went in to ask :’ We have our dog with us, may we sit inside?’Continue reading “Fritzlar”
Keeping cool
The mind is built up by what it reads, sees, hears. God reminds us through Hosea and Jeremiah: ‘I have written to you the great things of my law’ Hosea 8:12 ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things that you do not know about.’ Jeremiah 33:3 GodContinue reading “Keeping cool”
A jagged cliff and a pool
Isaiah says: ‘ I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul will be joyful in my God. Why? For He has dressed me with the clothes of salvation, He has covered me with a coat of righteousness. I am not exposed by my humam failures. I have a permanent, unearned status of being loved,Continue reading “A jagged cliff and a pool”
Rüdesheim am Rhein
Here are a few words spoken by Paul that say a lot. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 A much longer way of saying this: I focus on Jesus for strength, forgiveness, guidance, moving forward with determination. This means effort, resilience andContinue reading “Rüdesheim am Rhein”
Sitting in Bugzy by the Rhine.
This post starts on Friday looking out from Bugzy on the Rhine. Come with me in thought, I didn’t include the barges and the luxury cruesships, but I did see a large number of swans on the far sand bank. I was concerned that they were not upending as they do when feeding but IContinue reading “Sitting in Bugzy by the Rhine.”
Koblenz
And here is a test for truth given by Jesus: ” Those who speak their own truth look for their own glory: but those who seek the glory of God that sent them, these speak the truth and have no unrighteousness in them.” John 7: 18 Then E G White says this: “Truth must beContinue reading “Koblenz”
Simply wildflowers
We are still travelling but this evening before the sun’s last rays left the Rhine we were enchanted by wild flowers planted in large areas. My post tomorrow will look at another well loved natural phenomenon in this area. After each photograph is a quote about wild flowers. Man has created some lovely dwellings, someContinue reading “Simply wildflowers”
Cologne Botanical Gardens.
God’s loving care when He corrects us is spoken about by Hosea who started his ministry well before 753BC. These are the words: Come, let us return to the LORD for He has torn /corrected us and He will heal us. He has smitten / told us off / reduced us and He will bindContinue reading “Cologne Botanical Gardens.”
Münster University Botanicle garden.
Just a thought I agree with: ‘ We are precious because of the value of the sacrifice made by Jesus. So don’t put a low estimate on yourself.’ What is said about this garden: ‘ Botanical Garden of University of Münster is a 4.6 hectare oasis of tranquility directly behind Münster Castle. Founded in 1803,Continue reading “Münster University Botanicle garden.”