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.

Changing Times – Look, See, Pray

September 10, 2026

There is a time for everything… … More Changing Times – Look, See, Pray

Rethinking- Look, See, Pray

September 4, 2026

Old favourites are struggling to survive- our soil has clay deposits that go rock-solid in the sun, but quickly slide into soggy suet-pudding-textured-goo in winter. … More Rethinking- Look, See, Pray

Footsteps- Look, See, Pray

August 28, 2026

Life up here was tough and often short. Today, some of the houses are “second homes” for city folk; most of the others are used in the tourist trade. It has become a quiet backwater where nothing much happens. … More Footsteps- Look, See, Pray

Being Different- Look, See, Pray

August 20, 2026

If the first peacock you ever saw was white- you’re in for a shock. Most peacocks are very brightly coloured. How will you adapt to something so different? … More Being Different- Look, See, Pray

Easy? Look, See, Pray

August 14, 2026

Here is a very black Rook, perched outside on a really bright sunny day. Should be easy to photograph, you’ve got all the light you could possibly need, and the bird is staying still. What’s the problem? … More Easy? Look, See, Pray

Beware the Albatross- Look, See, Pray

August 6, 2026

Quick to judge, the sailors condemn the Mariner, and blame him for their many troubles. … More Beware the Albatross- Look, See, Pray

I Spy… Look, See, Pray

July 30, 2026

I looked; I saw. Now my reflection on this becomes a prayer of thanksgiving and comfort. I hope it may also become yours. … More I Spy… Look, See, Pray

Not Helping- Look, See, Pray

July 23, 2026

If your only contribution to a debate or a crisis is noise, you’re not helping. … More Not Helping- Look, See, Pray

Spotted! Look, See, Pray

July 16, 2026

Just think- if I hadn’t spotted it indoors, I might never have seen it at all. I know nothing about it: it’s probably common, but maybe I have discovered a rare visitor that will earn a plaque on the wall of the Natural History Museum. (I won’t hold my breath waiting!) … More Spotted! Look, See, Pray

Fireworks & Faithfulness- Look, See, Pray

July 3, 2026

Fireworks are used to mark important occasions or people. We set them off for New Year, or for civil or religious reasons. Not good for pets, but they satisfy the childish human desire for sparkles, bangs, and pretty lights. … More Fireworks & Faithfulness- Look, See, Pray