“Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/isa.43.18-19.AMP A New Year…
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An Ode to Facial Palsy
An Ode to Facial Palsy I don’t like you, in fact I hate you but you still live with me! 24 years this December ….you are an outstaying visitor and unwelcome guest. I dont like to acknowledge your presence, but when I look in the mirror or the camera catches me unawares I am reminded…
Eutopian Summer
Summer was a season of gardens for me, of scenery, greenery and growth. ‘One is nearer God’s heart in the garden than anywhere else on earth’ ‘A season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ awaits. Special authors formed an ageless line, which we all remember. The marking of a change, the nearness to our Creator, The…
Visionary work
The video above is from my recent visit to Myddleton House and Gardens near Enfield North London. I ventured upon this visit on a very wet Friday in August hoping to have a break in the downpours but alas the precipitation was relentless! Thankfully there are super glass houses both temperate and sub tropical to…
Friendship helps you live longer
Research has found that having friendships help you to live longer and be more fulfilled I suppose it depends on who your friends are!? I have been very fortunate to have had and still have a variety of very interesting, creative, humorous, intelligent friends. Good friends listen, and challenge. A friend loves at all times…
Abstract mind
My mind is like some abstract art,It’s got pieces that don’t fit! When I think, it’s not linear it’s All over the place a bit. Why is it that it sometimes hurts as it fires around my head? Sometimes the only peace I get is when I go to bed. It’s like a jazz tune…
Stop the worry…
Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. PHILIPPIANS 4:6 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/php.4.6.AMP Worry can be quite productive and highly unproductive both at the same time, we think, consider, and think some more.We may…
More peace…..
Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. COLOSSIANS 3:15 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/col.3.15.AMP I’m making a…
Perfect peace, not imperfect peace
Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]JOHN 14:27 AMPhttps://bible.com/bible/1588/jhn.14.27.AMPAfter a…
How to develop peace within.
“Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. MATTHEW 5:9 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/mat.5.9.AMP Many people who get to know me well often comment on the peace or calmness that I have within. They say ‘ Mags…
Pearls for the journey 