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.
As the tide drops, it quickly becomes evident that the rocks have tenants… and the tenants have squatters.
Colonies of limpets cling with considerable force to the rock surface. Life is a struggle. … More Hold on tight! – Look, See, Pray
Spend a few moments comparing your inner life to the positively ordered variety of the farmland in the photograph. Or look at the picture below as a sample taken from a garden tended with love. How can God help you bring order in the chaotic places of your soul? … More Order from Chaos- Look, See, Pray
Who was watching whom? At first glance, this nesting swan seemed asleep. Then a glint in her eye gave it away. She had her eye on me. I chose not to disturb her further- an annoyed swan is quite formidable! Do we keep such a good lookout when we are guarding something precious? Or do … More Keeping a Lookout – Look, See, Pray
If we think we can dictate terms to God, we have a wake-up call on the way. You’ve been warned… have you seen the danger? And taken steps to avoid the peril? … More You’ve Been Warned! Look, See, Pray
The fact I have passed on a few tricks, tips and appalling jokes surely stands to my credit.
It shows the family likeness. … More Family Likeness? Look, See, Pray
Spring is a wonderful life-affirming season. But the flowers are vulnerable to the high winds, late frosts, and occasional hailstorms. Such delicate beginnings- and such promise for the future. … More Delicate Beginnings- Look, See, Pray
I have learned a great deal, and been the receiver of great kindnesses and encouragement. I thank God for all of these Christian communities, and even for the lessons gained from those I have disagreed with! … More This ol’ tree – Look, See, Pray
Dangerous talk, that. I know Jesus has been trying to explain to us, but I don’t think I get it yet. Perhaps it will be clearer in a few days. I’m so sleepy. Eh, what? Sorry, Rabbi, what was that? You’re going to pray over there. Sure, we’ll wait here, there’s a good-sized rock to sit by. We’ll be close, just call out if you want us. Peter and me, we’ll stay here and keep watching. You think someone will be coming along soon? Right, right. Don’t go too far, we don’t want to lose you! … More Gethsemane. Look, See, Pray
This Easter, we can use the bluebells to remind us of the promise kept. Every year, the bluebells rise from the dark earth and herald joyous Life. It is hard to be miserable in a bluebell wood- and hard to be sad when Jesus rises from the dark Tomb and shines the Light of the World with the fragrance of Holy Love. … More Promise Kept- Look, See, Pray
Can you image the faces of the first Europeans to discover parrots, macaws and cockatoos? Gaudy exotic dancers in the treetops, boisterous and loud- and then someone found out they can mimic our speech! Most of our native birds seem drab by comparison. … More Exotic Creatures – Look, See, Pray
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