Author: richardthebaptist

Retired, married to Juliet, and a Christian who loves books, writing, music, nature, gardening, and photography. I'm exploring prayer and spirituality, using my photos to reflect on God and how faith fits into real life: and I hope to stimulate and encourage others to meet with Jesus. Health really matters- and you value it most when there is a risk of losing it! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with colonic cancer, and had successful surgery late in 2019. Love the NHS, God bless them). I am still living with a life-changing condition of fibromyalgia and trying to support others with this illness and other "invisible illnesses." Life has been changed but hope burns eternal. Faith has a deep relevance in good times and tough ones, in sickness and in health. God has been good in my life and has been with me in all these varied experiences.

Signs of Maturity- Look, See, Pray

January 26, 2023

It is a sign of immaturity to believe and act as though we don’t need anybody else’s help… … More Signs of Maturity- Look, See, Pray

Prayer-Snooze? Look, See, Pray

January 19, 2023

I do believe that we can pray from a poor motive- “if I don’t pray, God will be in such a mess and everything wrong in the world will be MY fault.” … More Prayer-Snooze? Look, See, Pray

Clinging On, Moving On? Look, See, Pray

January 12, 2023

Prophecy has been described as the skill of passing on to others what has been heard in the throneroom of Heaven. … More Clinging On, Moving On? Look, See, Pray

First Arrival- Look, See, Pray

January 5, 2023

Cheer up! Spring is knocking on the door of the year. … More First Arrival- Look, See, Pray

Keep On Seeking- Look, See, Pray

December 29, 2022

Don’t give up, keep on seeking the light. … More Keep On Seeking- Look, See, Pray

Into the Unknown- Look, See, Pray

December 22, 2022

Would you want to go inside? Most sensible people prefer to look on from a safe distance! It is really dangerous to enter such a cave. … More Into the Unknown- Look, See, Pray

At the End of a Perfect Day- Look, See, Pray

December 16, 2022

My memories of today will warm me from the inside- compensation for the chill of the air bringing frost to my fingertips! … More At the End of a Perfect Day- Look, See, Pray

First Frost- Look, See, Pray

December 8, 2022

First frosty morning of the winter- and the artist of the Earth re-painted my roses with delicate crystals. What a beautiful moment to start the day! If only I could train myself to spot these gifts of beauty and life… That’s where to start. By letting the desire take shape, choosing to allow my eyes … More First Frost- Look, See, Pray

Mont St Michel – Look, See, Pray

December 1, 2022

Not too long ago, the highest building in the UK and Europe were ALL cathedrals, abbeys and churches; God above all. … More Mont St Michel – Look, See, Pray

Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray

November 25, 2022

It became a matter of trust- would I hold still and believe the falconer who said “They never miss” with a twinkling eye and smile… … More Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray