Humble Wonder- Look, See, Pray
October 7, 2022
“I was merely thinking God’s thoughts after him.” – Johannes Kepler, astronomer. … More Humble Wonder- Look, See, Pray
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.
Nice to Belong – Look, See, Pray
September 29, 2022
They will learn to fly, to find food, and eventually in elegant independence will grace the waterways and skies. But only when they are ready. Until then, belonging to the family is their security and survival. … More Nice to Belong – Look, See, Pray
Cat People? Look, See, Pray
September 22, 2022
Just why does a cat linger near a birdtable? Hmmm. Trying to look innocent, and viewing me with disdain…
… More Cat People? Look, See, Pray
Autumn Essence – Look, See, Pray
September 15, 2022
For a photographer, the rich colours of autumnal foliage appeal strongly. So here is a photo of “Rhus” leaves turning from green to scarlet, orange, yellow and brown. But I wanted to make people look twice; so I used an artistic editing filter to stylise the shapes and lines into poster art. … More Autumn Essence – Look, See, Pray
A time for sorrow – Look, See, Pray
September 8, 2022
A time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance, … More A time for sorrow – Look, See, Pray
Hi-bear-nate: Look, See, Pray
September 1, 2022
Out in the wild, the bears are stuffing themselves with all the food they can devour in preparation for hibernation. Four months of sleeping, metabolism turned down low, in the expectation of cold harsh conditions.
It’s possible that something similar happens with ….. … More Hi-bear-nate: Look, See, Pray
Walnut Tree- Look, See, Pray
August 26, 2022
The words of St Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1 have always amazed me as an example of wisdom, courage, faith and integrity. … More Walnut Tree- Look, See, Pray
In Christ- Look, See, Pray
August 18, 2022
This is a photograph of the members of a church. Every person provided a small photo of themselves, and the artist combined them to form a composite “impression” of Jesus Christ. Obviously, we don’t know what Jesus looked like in the flesh! But as a symbol, it works well for that congregation. Every time the … More In Christ- Look, See, Pray
Reflect and Reveal- Look, See, Pray
August 11, 2022
Reflections are intriguing. They conceal as well as reveal: we normally expect to look THROUGH glass. Light bouncing back from the surface changes that. Honestly, those coach windows are rather dull without a reflection! Many reflections would be uninspiring- but a range of mountains adds a touch of class to the glass. … More Reflect and Reveal- Look, See, Pray
The Parched Land will be Glad – Look, See, Pray
August 4, 2022
the driest July on record, a hosepipe ban, no likelihood of rain for weeks. I’ve already had to help some plants with heat shock- in England! – and I thought a couple of them were dying. Isn’t grass supposed to be green? I am fervently hoping for rain. … More The Parched Land will be Glad – Look, See, Pray
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