The Paris Deli, Hanoi

There are some lovely French cafes and restaurants in Hanoi.

Psalm 145:19

"He will fulfill the desire

of those who fear Him.

He also will hear their cry and save them."

A Family Home Hoi An

In Hoi An we went for a bicycle ride, I stopped and sketched this pretty home and soon the owners came out and invited us in and gave us a tour of their house, including a walk on their roof deck. They could not speak a word of English but with hand signals and nods etc we managed to understand one another. As a thankyou I gave them a brightly coloured cotton handerchief as a gift. The Vietnamese peple are so lovely and gentle and friendly.

"Ponder the path of your feet,

And let all your ways be established.

Do not turn to the right

or the left;

Remove your foot from evil."

Proverbs 4:26

House in Hanoi

This is an example of French colonial architecture, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The houses, usually narrow and often about five stories tall are often painted bright and lovely colours.

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts..."

Isaiah 55:8-9

Ms Snevellicci

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication".
Leonardo Da Vinci

"Do not be overcome
by evil, but overcome
evil with good."
Romans 12:21

Louelle

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Laura's Bouquet

'Unpeeled apples are high in pectin, a special form of fiber that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, bind and eliminate toxins from the GI tract, and help relieve constipation . Fresh apples contain phytonutrients including ellagic acid, which, as noted previously, possesses significant anticancer properties. Those who eat apples regularly have been shown to have far fewer colds and upper respiratory infections than those who do not. The old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", has a great deal of medicinal truth to it!
Excerpt from "WHAT WOULD JESUS EAT?"
by Don Colbert, M.D.

"Oh sing to the Lord a new song!
For He has done marvelous things;
His right hand and His holy arm
have gained Him the victory."
Psalm 98:1

Choisir

Choisir means to choose.
Before we make any decisions
it is wise to ask the Lord
first. He knows the future
and what is always best for us.


"For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7

Wangaratta Jazz Festival

I forgot to write how my macarons
turned out. Well they were tiny.
I did not pipe enough mixture for
each one. Good for a mini mouse tea party!
And I think they are a little
overrated or that could just be my cooking.

"IN ALL YOUR WAYS
ACKNOWLEDGE HIM
AND HE SHALL DIRECT
YOUR PATHS."
PROVERBS 3:6

Willomina by William Montgomery

GUEST ARTIST
William John Montgomery
friend of Mickey the cat.
Check out his art blog
Montgomery Today!
Bill drew this sketch on a paper napkin
and didn't like it
so binned it. I rescued it because I liked it.

"Enthusiasm is the force
that encourages us to the final victory"
inaccurate quote
Paulo Coelho

"You are the light of the
world. A city that is set on a hill
cannot be hidden."
Matthew 5:14

Ranges at Olinda

This is my favorite place in the
Dandenongs. It is a treat to enjoy
a coffee in this modern and attractive
cafe and sit in front of the open fire
just enjoying the view across the road,
and watching people walk by
or reading the day's newspaper.

"A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
Like an earring of gold
and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an
obedient ear."
Proverbs 25:11-12

Self Esteem

Isaiah 45:9,10
"Woe to him who strives
with his Maker!
Let the potsherd strive
with the potsherds of the earth.
Shall the clay say to him who
forms it, 'what are you
making?'
Or shall your handiwork say,
'He has no hands'?
Woe to him who says to his
father, 'What are you
begetting?'
Or to the woman, 'What have
you brought forth?'"

Fancy Fair

I have managed to paint a floating chair, mmm...
And it only has two legs as well!

Today while I was going through
the checkout at the supermarket,
I was served by a
young man who had served my
daughter and I a few days earlier.
He told me that he thought my
daughter was lovely and that
she had 'made' his day.
He told me that he had been
having a dreadful day and that
when my daughter was friendly
to him at first he was overcome
but upon realizing she was genuine,
he felt so much better.
It makes you realize how
important a smile, and a friendly
attitude can bring so much healing to others.

John 15:12
"This is my commandment,
that you love one another as I
have loved you."

The Pink Room

Matisse has inspired me for this painting. I admire his works very much.

STRESS

There are some things
that can help insulate us
from stress.
The first is prayer.
The second is meditating
on God's word (the Bible).
The third is getting together
with other Christians.

Exercise and good food
and rest are also good.
So really the first is about
protecting the mind
and the second is about
protecting the body.

PROVERBS 22:4
"BY HUMILITY AND THE
FEAR OF THE LORD
ARE RICHES AND HONOR
AND LIFE."

Milly goes to the Seaside

Matthew 5:44"BUT I SAY TO YOU,

LOVE YOUR ENEMIES, BLESS
THOSE WHO CURSE YOU,
DO GOOD TO THOSE WHO
HATE YOU, AND PRAY FOR THOSE
WHO SPITEFULLY USE YOU
AND PERSECUTE YOU
THAT YOU MAY BE SONS
OF YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN;
FOR HE MAKES HIS SUN
RISE ON THE EVIL
AND ON THE GOOD,
AND SENDS RAIN
ON THE JUST AND ON THE UNJUST."

The Red Fruit

We had a break from the heatwave last night a relief to the firefighters who are probably so exhausted after the bushfires which are still not under control and many people have lost their lives.

Isaiah 662b: "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word."