Singing in the Rain- Look, See, Pray
September 23, 2021
Rain falls on us all, just like trouble makes us equal- we all go through it. Question is- how do we respond? … More Singing in the Rain- 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.
A Little Piece of History- Look, See, Pray
September 16, 2021
Now this little piece of history is a curiosity, and mostly forgotten. But it had a vital purpose, and was part of a campaign that changed the world. … More A Little Piece of History- Look, See, Pray
Read the Weather- Look, See, Pray
September 9, 2021
Grandad told me (aged about 6, I think) about the “red sky at night” being a sign of good weather next day. It mattered- he was a specialist grower of fruit and vegetables. His work, and his livelihood, depended on knowing what was coming next. I’ve always remembered what my lovely Grandad told me as … More Read the Weather- Look, See, Pray
Window on the World- Look, See, Pray
September 2, 2021
Suddenly the calming green curtain of the trees pulled back to reveal the lake stretched out before us. The light swelled- as did the murmur of insects. Gatekeepers flitted in aerial dance; Red Admirals, more purposefully, sucked nectar. A red dragonfly darted past, wingtip aerobatics to impress the Red Arrows! … More Window on the World- Look, See, Pray
A Different Way of Life- Look, See, Pray
August 26, 2021
Canals run through beautiful English countryside, up Welsh valleys, and link Scottish lochs. Ingenious engineering has survived and still works, carefully maintained, and the whole experience has changed from hard labour to gentle leisure. It’s a grand way to holiday! … More A Different Way of Life- Look, See, Pray
It’s raining again- Look, See, Pray
August 19, 2021
“It’s raining again” sang Supertramp, “you know it’s hard to pretend…” A broken love, disappointment, bereavement, ruined plans, a pandemic… We know the feeling. The rain just goes on and on, and we try put a brave face on things even as we are dying inside. A wise man once commented “There are no strong … More It’s raining again- Look, See, Pray
Taken for Granted- Look, See, Pray
August 12, 2021
Shade from trees, sunlit daisies like tiny eggs, served up for bees, fried in sun’s ray!
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Passion Flower- Look, See, Pray
August 6, 2021
Gloriously complex, the colours and structure of the passion flower always grabs attention. For hundreds of years, it has been given importance as a symbol within Christian culture- it started when Spanish Christians “discovered” it in South America. … More Passion Flower- Look, See, Pray
Hey, Peter – Look, See, Pray
July 29, 2021
You look after that rod, if anything bites, tell me quickly. Shhhh. I want to be quiet and just fish. … More Hey, Peter – Look, See, Pray
Bear Necessities- Look, See, Pray
July 22, 2021
Bears spend a LOT of time sleeping. We spend our lives moaning about being tired, having insomnia, striving for the next BIG score- and missing out on the necessities of love, faith, hope, relationships and contentment. Who is the most intelligent, bear or us? … More Bear Necessities- Look, See, Pray
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