A horse walks into a bar. The landlord says, “You’re in here a lot. Are you sure you’re not an alcoholic?” The horse ponders for a moment and replies, “I don’t think I am.” Poof! The horse vanishes. At this point you might smile because you know the famous postulate, ‘I think, therefore I am.’ … More Glasses at the ready – Prov 31
The signs of our “passing by” will speak loudly on behalf of the voiceless… … More Passing By- Look, See, Pray
The question is “What are you looking for?” When we explore our surroundings, what we find is often predetermined by our attitudes and expectations: are we willing to “spend” time on searching for God? … More What are you looking for? Look, See, Pray
One of first lessons in the garden is to practice patience… … More Start Small- Look, See, Pray
The photo is a very ordinary (but beautiful) zinnia, adorned by a Small White butterfly. Easy to ignore. Yet closer examination sees the golden “crown” in the zinnia’s centre; and the butterfly is delicately constructed and carefully marked. As it sucks up nectar, fuel for its next fluttering dance, it rests even as it contrasts magnificently to the flower and neutral green background. Isn’t it lovely? … More Deciding the Value- Look, See, Pray
I tried to learn violin once- it was excruciating for anyone within earshot! … More Golden Melodies: Look, See, Pray
A mountain stream at full bore… collecting water from the high peaks and plateaus, it throws itself headlong towards the sea. It has the energy to carve slowly through rocks, and collects minerals to feed the farmlands far below. Exuberant life! … More Living Water! Look, See, Pray
[reposted from 2021 cos it’s the summer hols and I need some time off ] This afternoon, in a rare moment of domesticity, I made bread. I’m about as effective in the kitchen as a butterfly in a sumo match, but technology helps me cheat, so the house has been filled for hours with the … More 1 Kings 19:4-8 & John 6:35, 41-51
There’s none so blind as those that will not see. So goes the saying. It sounds like it’s from the Bible and, while not a direct quote, it has its roots in the Scriptures, especially Jer 5:21 “Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but … More None so blind …
For a brief moment we thought we only had a screw loose (no comment, please!) or a cable adrift. A glimmer of hope… the TV is still working… but doom followed fast. The Box of Magic beneath was busted. It turned up its toes and is deceased, to broadcast never more. … More Busted! Look, See, Pray
