Author Archives: Barrie Cooper

‘When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honour. Psalm 8; 3-6 The earthContinue reading “Considering….”

The ‘dimming of the day’ is always a powerful moment when it moves from light to darkness. This photograph says it all. Here’s a thought….‘God is a reality with a face….’

I love black and white photographs; there’s something very evocative about the tone and shades. This simple setting of sea, sky,sand, intersecting tracks and a rather care worn tree, just speaks of life as it is today. The uncertainty that each of us deals with, depending on our character type. The hope for new horizons.Continue reading “Crossroads”

An interesting photograph! Some words from Proverbs in the Old Testament: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. Enough said!

‘Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand,And marked off the heavens by the span,And calculated the dust of the earth by the measure,And weighed the mountains in a balanceAnd the hills in a pair of scales?’ Isaiah 40 verse 12 Profound words, which speak of the Creator and sutainer of allContinue reading “Balance….”

Reflection and refraction….take a moment to let the photograph ‘speak’ to you. Here are some words of Jesus to a very confused Philip; ‘Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘ShowContinue reading “Seeing and believing…..”

I have no head for heights, but I am utterley in awe of of the climber sitting on the edge of the precipice. Here are some words from Isaiah which kind of set the whole scene; ‘But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles.Continue reading “The edge…..”

The Ferry….. perhaps a mirror of life for each of us…arriving, leaving, waiting, hoping. Trust and vision. The words of the hymn…’Will your anchor hold in the storms of life?’ The subtext is to offer all we are to God. Dare I, dare all of us, be willing to take a step. Do we stayContinue reading “Leaving or arriving….?”

Hope, promise, longing, uncertainty…..many words inhabit my thoughts as I reflect on this scene. It mirrors what weaves in and out through my thought life, every day. Take a moment to look for yourself; what does it mirror in your own heart and soul today? The rising of the sun always offers the hope ofContinue reading “Rising…..”