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.
Tourist carriages offer a nice way to “see the sights” and save your feet. For the horse, it’s a different story. Hot roads, bright sun, noisy humans, and hard work. … More Straight Ahead- Look, See, Pray
Stands the Church clock at ten to three?
And is there honey still for tea? – Rupert Brooke
… More Honey For Tea? – Look, See, Pray
The “Sound of Music” is one of the best-known musical films ever. Love it or not, some of the catchy tunes and lyrics are embedded in millions of memories. Julie Andrews as Maria- what a voice… and filmed in glorious Alpine splendour! … More “Raindrops on Roses”… Look, See, Pray
Beginnings have endings, as day turns to night; the circling of Earth brings hope of “yet to be.” … More After the Squall – Look, See, Pray
Patterns made by the receding waves have amazing variety: it’s the unique combination of wind, wave strength, tide height, phase of the Moon and the force of gravity. Probably a few other variables too! … More Always… Look, See, Pray
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings, queens and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our … More Jubilee Prayer- Look, See, Pray
Dreamlike shapes and vivid colour conceal as much as they reveal- would you know this to be a clematis flower? It is, if you like, the abstract concept of clematis; reality altered to grab the attention of the onlooker. … More Planting A Concept- Look, See, Pray
I made a conscious choice: to ignore the traffic, filter its rumbles and honks, and listen instead to the birdsong and the rustling of the oak trees nearby. … More Filtering Noise – Look, See, Pray
Thousands upon thousands of stunning blooms in vivid colours. Just inside the main entrance is this bank of white daffs and scarlet tulips, overlooked by the strong grey walls. A stronghold of power, now become a place demonstrating the hope of peace. … More Castle of Tulips – Look, See, Pray
Ceaseless pounding from the incoming tides and violent storms has taken a toll. Still strong, the wood is good for a few years yet- but the strain is showing. The sea won’t go away; the breakwater must face a daily battle, protecting the beach at the cost of its own wholeness. … More How Long? Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 