Category Archives: Christianity

Thinking the Unthinkable – Part 1.

Posted on April 9, 2017 by davidgrose

The origin of this Cairngorm Musing was a thought which dropped into my head whilst reading the Scripture some time ago. It was the passage concerning Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. It is recorded in … Continue reading →

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Looking at Both Sides.

Posted on March 12, 2017 by davidgrose

When you look at both of these two pictures you might be surprised to find out that they are the same bird, a male redpoll. From the back it appears to be a fairly non-descript bird and easily mistaken for … Continue reading →

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“Parts of the Body”

Posted on December 18, 2016 by davidgrose

  The Apostle Paul uses the analogy of individuals within the church being likened to different parts of the human body, in his letter to the Corinthian church known as 1st Corinthians in Chapter 12 verses 12 to 31. This concept is … Continue reading →

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Welcome Immigrants!

Posted on December 4, 2016 by davidgrose

This winter we have been invaded by hundreds of foreign migrants from Scandinavia and Russia. These feathered migrants are welcomed by nature enthusiasts. The birds pictured here are waxwings that originate in Russia. Attempts to photograph them have been frustrated … Continue reading →

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Surprise, Surprise.

Posted on November 27, 2016 by davidgrose

In some of my previous posts I have referred to King David and Absalom’s attempt to usurp him. I also suggested that Absalom was a type of the antichrist because he attempting to prevent Solomon becoming king and building the … Continue reading →

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“Some Went Out on the Sea in Ships.”

Posted on October 16, 2016 by davidgrose

There is a passage in Psalm 107 (23-37) which states:- “Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord his wonderful deeds  in the deep. For he spoke … Continue reading →

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“Peaceful” Religions?

Posted on October 9, 2016 by davidgrose

Every time there is an incident involving Islamic extremists somebody will counter that “Islam is a peaceful religion.” Clearly, the jihadists of Islamic State are not peaceful and it appears to some that apologists for Islam are being wilfully ignorant with … Continue reading →

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The Bleating of the Lambs.

Posted on July 24, 2016 by davidgrose

A couple of months or so ago these were small and adorable, but they are growing up fast. Twice when walking to work in the past fortnight when I passed the field where this picture was taken I found a lamb stuck … Continue reading →

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Ahithophel, Was His Wisdom from God?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by davidgrose

In one of my previous posts I speculated about Absalom being a type of the Antichrist. One of the characters that appears in the account of Absalom’s rebellion is Ahithophel.  He is referred to as David’s counsellor and his advice … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 19, 2016 by davidgrose

As well as taking photographs I also collect old pictures and postcards of the area. I recently purchased a late 19th century photo of the Square in Grantown a dozen or so miles to the north down the Spey. It … Continue reading →

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