‘ I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.’ Psalm 121: 1-2 We are still in Italy. This post is made up of four impressions the first stands alone the other three are connected to oneContinue reading “Four ‘impressions’ from travel”
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Bobbio Pellice
Some Bible verses about prophecy. Amos a prophet speaking when Israel was prosperous and at its peak of power during the time of Jeroboam II. This is what he said: ‘ Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.’ Amos 3:7-8 Then God speaks using Jeremiah’sContinue reading “Bobbio Pellice”
A walk in the Waldensians valleys.
We walked like ‘Barbas,’ meaning uncles down the stone-scattered road. The Waldensians called their preaches this to show their roles as spiritual guides and teachers. There are no cars on this rough road, and we wanted to get this walk from Bobbie Pellice to Villar Pellice done by 10 am. The nights are fine, andContinue reading “A walk in the Waldensians valleys.”
Torre Pelice, Val Pellice
This post is divided into three sections: the physical place, the Biblical prophecy from Daniel in the 6th century BC and Revelations ( Greek meaning unveiling) written by the apostle John, The period between 538 AD and 1798 long after this prophecy known as the Dark Ages. The valleys and mountains are thickly forested. This isContinue reading “Torre Pelice, Val Pellice”
Turin / Torino
We cycled on a cycle path into Turin from a campsite 6km away and followed the Dora till it met with the Po. The Dora is significant, it was at the confluence of the Dora and Po that present-day Turin was founded in Roman times. The invitation of a river:To build a village, a town,Continue reading “Turin / Torino”
Briançon France
‘ The name of the LORD ( His Character and promises) is a strong tower; the righteous (those who trust in Him) run to it and are safe.‘ Sandy strongly agrees with Solomon who wrote this in Proverbs 18:10. Why this shape? The upper/ historic town is on a bump made by two glaciers collidingContinue reading “Briançon France”
The lake, river, field in Southeastern France.
Jesus was having time at a feast given by Matthew a taxcollector who worked for the Romans. The scribes and Pharisees saw this and asked Jesus’ friends: ‘ How is it that He eats and drinks with publicans and sinners?’ When Jesus heard the question this was his answer: ‘ Those who are healthy don’tContinue reading “The lake, river, field in Southeastern France.”
Gap in France
Taste and see that God is good. Blessed is the person who trusts God. Psalm 34 :8 Gap, the city, is at the center of the Alpine Massive. It is at the crossroads of Grenoble in the North, Sisteron in the South, Briançon West, and Rhône Valley in the East. It is relatively isolated geographically.Continue reading “Gap in France”
Veynes part 2
Jesus speaking: ‘ Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you… Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid. ‘ John 14: 27 We cycled into the village a friendly woman smiled and greeted us as we stood at a small intersection. Which was the centre the left or theContinue reading “Veynes part 2”
Grenoble France
The Jesus who was not shy, turned over the tables and benches of those who were selling in the temple and said: ‘ It is written, My house is called the house of prayer, but you made it a place for thieves to do their thing.’ Matthew 21 : 13 ( Sandy’s wording but readContinue reading “Grenoble France”
Lac du Bourget to Chambéry
Jesus said something: ‘ It will be more difficult for a rich man to get to heaven than for a camel to get through the eye of a needle. ‘ Mark 10: 25 The eye of the needle was the name for a small gate going into Jerusalem. Sandy says: ‘ To depend on moneyContinue reading “Lac du Bourget to Chambéry”
Cycling parts of Annecy’s lakeside route.
This is Moses praying: ‘ Lord you have been the place where we live through all generations. Before the mountains were brought out, and even before You made the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting You are God.’ Verses 1,2 Now this is how Moses ends his prayer to God: verse 17.Continue reading “Cycling parts of Annecy’s lakeside route.”