I am ahead with my assignment so just having a couple of days off. However it doesn't feel like a holiday or a rest, as there are so many things to do around the house!
My family take up all my time and there is always some drama going on!
Oh well that's life!
Throughout the Old Testament, there are many scriptures that point to the coming of Jesus before the new testament was even written. We have the account for example in Isaiah 53 of the suffering Messiah, and in the Psalms of David(Psalm 110) where David talks about the Messiah as 'My Lord.' This points to the expected Messiah that was to come in the future New Testament times.
"The Lord said to my Lord" is a direct quote from Psalm 110:1 and is also quoted in the New Testament. In the psalm, "the Lord" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, while "my Lord" refers to the Messiah, whom David acknowledges as his superior. This phrase highlights the Messiah's authority and preeminence, a key point in Christological interpretations of the Old Testament.
Jesus was a man chosen by God to preach the good news to the poor. To speak wisdom through parables and to heal those who were sick. His teachings are to be found in the four Gospels of New Testament. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Many people followed Jesus and loved him but not everyone, like some who wanted Jesus to rebel, to raise an army to overthrow the Romans and drive them out, but Jesus was a man of peace. This then caused divisions among his followers and led to problems with the temple authorities and Roman occupiers at that time, in the land of Israel .
Finally at the end, despite his miracles, wisdom, and love for the people, the authorities wanted to get rid of him, especially as he had gone into the temple to protest and to drive out the money lenders. This had angered both the Romans and the Jews, who didn't want any rebellion in the temple.
Jesus, had drawn attention to himself and now the temple authorities were going to hand him over to the Judge pontious pilate, to be put to death. Among some of the people, were those who had their own agenda, those who did not want Jesus to continue and succeed to preach.
Consequently he was handed over to be judged, but the Romans left it to the Jewish authorities to condemn him. When they asked the people what to do with him, the people were given the choice to either release a popular petty thief called Barabas or Jesus.
However, some in the crowd were in favour to release Barabas, so they became agitators within the crowd. "Release Barabas!" they shouted. What about the other prisoner Jesus? the temple authorities asked them.
"Crucify him!" the crowd shouted even more loudly!
"Are you sure?" the authorities wanted to be certain. They called out again " "Crucify Jesus!" "Crucify him! Crucify him, Crucify him!" the crowd chanted. Then the Romans took Jesus away and nailed him to a cross as was their tradition.
During his ministry on earth Jesus had sometimes alluded to his death and resurection. "If you want to be my follower you must be prepared to take up your cross."
Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. "The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”
Jesus was indeed raised from the dead and on the third day his body was gone, his tomb was empty!
A Prophecy from Revelation chapter21 (The Bible) concerning the coming New Kingdom. A New Heaven and a New Earth.
Chapter21
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2) I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3)And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.
L185 English For Academic Purposes online.
I did some reading again today from the e-books, just gathering more information. I looked at my 4th draft of my essay and realised I have repeated myself in 2 places, so I edited it a lot. It is important to read an essay out loud, so you can then see where you are going wrong. Now, I have room for a few more words, but I must choose carefully what I will include. After that I will make a reference list, before I forget where I quoted from!
Hoping to get this finished before Easter, then I will return to it again, after the break.
Happy Easter Everyone!
This evening I ate one of my favourite meals, which was Curly Kale , pasta on top of a layer of vegetables and a creamy white cheese sauce with plenty of grated cheese on the top! Delicious!
I have been busy today working on my essay assignment again, even though there is plenty of time left, until the cut off date!
I just want to get ahead just in case there are any unwanted interruptions to my schedule.
I feel quite confident after receiving the results from my last TMA which were better than I had expected!
This has given me the incentive to charge full steam ahead with my next TMA.05 "Deforestation of the Rainforest" .Hopefully with good results too( I wish!).
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Today's meal was a Cold Mixed Root Vegetable Cheese and Onion Tart with Cashew nuts with a mixed berry sauce. The berries were frozen and from my garden.
Scrumptious !
Jack fruit vegetarian (no meat)meat balls made with a mixture of vegetables
We now know that Climate change is causing adverse effect on the environment worldwide, as well as in the Uk, with flooding and pollution in both urban and rural areas. Therefore, it is essential to have the appropriate drainage systems inland, as well as in rural locations.
Let me just mention Hydro electricity, which is also an important source of renewable energy. This infrastructure is indispensable both in the present time as well as the future. Waterways are the ideal location for the purpose of harnessing hydro electric power.
Besides these obvious environmental benefits
• There are other advantages too, such as the environmental rewards, that come from attracting diverse species such as birds animals and plants. Flora and fauna that grow in wetlands will enhance the area, a variety of birds that arrive here will regard these sites as a second home until it gets too cold. These diverse plants, birds and animals adds to the desirability for other species to settle, and consequently the animal and plant life increases in the area.
Secondly What are the Economic Benefits?
Attractive Waterfronts create pleasant places for people to visit, providing community assets and improving the quality of life in these locations.
The advantages are many, such as, cycling and walking along footpaths and tow paths, visiting coffee shops, museums and nature reserves, these are just some activities that are on offer.
The natural beauty of such environments attracts visitors to the area with Tourism- from both national and international visitors, which brings employment and business opportunities thus boosting the local economy.
Studies show the figure of £500 million per annum was arrived at, and income from tourism was estimated at £1.2 billion per annum. So quite significant in terms of the economy.*
Thirdly what about the Health Benefits?
The Health benefits of waterways and Canals- are Numerous. Watersports with opportunities for canoeing and boating, leisure centres for swimming and gym. Towpaths for walking and cycling, so plenty of possibilities for exercise, fresh air and keep fit.
Cities are often unhealthy places to live, with heavy traffic, pollution, noise, violence and social isolation. Canals, rivers and green spaces on the other hand provide healthy recreation in peaceful surroundings, which is good for the mental health.
So there is the urgent need therefore, for Urban Green Spaces such as traditional parks and gardens.
also ‘green corridors’
'Green habitats’ green roof tops and vertical farms. These all make use of the spaces afforded by modern cities and are essential for exercise and good health of the city dwellers.
Whatever their forms, urban green spaces, provide a wide range of valuable environmental services, with economic and health benefits to city dwellers for very little cost.
Green areas such as these have to be protected.
The need for the maintenance, of such green spaces and green corridors is indisputable.
The consequences of reduced funding support for these green spaces, would have detrimental effects. Because these sites would fall into neglect, become unhygienic rubbish tips, and can even be dangerous places to walk through.
To conclude. Three aspects have been explored, that of- environment, economy and health, all of which are imperative for future generations, to continue to enjoy canals and rivers, and for all our citizens, for Touristic activities, Health benefits, and in the wider context, of the "Conservation of the environment."
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Maybe I will have to make some changes before long, but for now I am getting some where!
My vegetarian meal today is- Ravioli Parcels containing cheese & truffles with a salad and green olives. Grated Lincolnshire poacher cheese.
Had a bit of a lazy morning Sunday morning. I ate a banana for breakfast, drank a large coffee with a small cream bun (just for once!) ☕🍰
The sun was streaming in through the 🌝 windows,the street was fairly quiet outside, just the general hum of human activity, not too much traffic. I opened all the windows and doors, to let in the fresh air.
The cats were all 🐈🐈 playing in the garden about 4 or 5 of them all rolling about in the grass and enjoying the big lawn to play on!
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The task was to put all the recycling at the🅿️ recycling park and pick up some shopping on the way back. We had 4 large carrier bags to dispose of mostly plastic bottles, cardboard, papers and jam & sauce jars.🚮
We put the recycling at the car park in the bins provided. The recycle park is only about (10 minutes) away from us. After that we continued to the big park and walked around the playing field, passing the pavillion, the old tennis courts, the spinney wood, the picnic benches and play area before heading out of the main entrance. (This took us about 15 minutes.)
Following this we took the footpath leading to the fields. We only took the footpath around the first few fields. The 🌾 wheat field, 🐑🐑the sheep field, 🟩the wild meadow and the vegetable field. There were some signs of wildflowers starting to grow there, Yellow🌼🌻🌾 flowers cowslips, pink and white bells, I think, but couldn't see very close up what the other flowers were that were there, as we were walking and keeping up a brisk pace, so it was an exercise walk rather than a stroll or ramble. (20 minutes)
From here up a slight incline and then right through the field, on the designated foot path and through the back lanes, towards the lovely little woodland that I like. There was a lovely view looking back over the fields!
🌳🌳🌲🌲☘🍀☘We sat on the new bench, that had been recently placed, next to the woodland. From that position we could see into the interior of the wood, from the bench, to the side view of the wood and we hear the birdsong coming from within. The wood looks a bit sparse at the moment, not very leafy, but by the late spring and summer time, the leaves will have all grown, then there will be a thick foliage, so thick it will not be possible to see the interior of the wood. However, the birdsong will be heard more than ever! 🦅🕊🦅🐦🦉
Setting off from here we head to up the steep incline and reached the lane into the market place, but before that there is a green space here too with benches also some fruit trees growing there, but it may take a while for the first fruits to appear. We just passed through here, this takes about (10 minutes). Another 15 minutes and we arrive at the supermarket and go in quickly to buy a few items for the meal today.
Finally, for the walk back, we took the longer route back, through the market place, continuing along Church street and down into tree lane. We then took the turning back home at the end of the lane to go home. All in all about 1 hour and a half of continuous walking about. A good bit of exercise achieved!
Tulips along the way, close to home along the footpath.
Each time I pass by here on my way to the shops, I can't help but smile to see these very pretty flowers. I don't know who or why someone did this, but it makes life better in someway.
When everything is looking sad or gloomy in the country, the politics, the economy, the wars, I look at these lovely flowers and think to myself not everything is sad. These flowers are real, alive, vibrant, full of colour and this fills me with hope, that the world can be a better place!
'Deforestation' is an interesting subject and I am still in the process of learning. I enjoy learning about all the different aspects of the environment.
' Deforestation '
At the moment I am just gathering all the information together, it is like a huge jigsaw puzzle and I am not sure where all the pieces go as yet. Are all the pieces needed? or will I have to discard some? or just put them to one side for now until I figure it all out?
There is information about child psychology in there, how is that connected to deforestation? Then there is also the psychology of human happiness. There must be a connection!
I feel a bit confused at the moment, but I suppose eventually I will be able to find the links between all the different topics and join the all dots together.
I will have to read through the resource texts again, after I have read all the little e-books. I must also try to get to attend as many Tutorials as I can. This is proving difficult at the moment with appointments, but I must persevere. I have to do this, even if I am tired and have a lot going on right now (ie family commitments)
My leg is sore at present time, from my accident and I have to go for a scan on my leg on Friday at the hospital. I will just have to keep on going until I get there eventually!
In the back garden we planted some daffodils. The top picture was earlier on in the year when it was colder. Now all the miniature daffodils have come out. The bottom picture is some flowers that come up each year. It is lovely to see them, these are like old familiar friends who you are always glad to see!
The sign post reminds us to have hope in God and never to give up!
Mushroom, Veggie Quorn Sausage casserole on a bed of Colcannon mashed potatoes.
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L185. I have submitted my TMA04 presentation this morning on Canals and Rivers!
I could have waited much longer but my nerves just got the better of me and I wanted to send it off straight away. I could have tinkered a bit more with it, but it might not have made a great difference! I managed to get the whole presentation in under 5 minutes, I think it was about 4 minutes 50.something. By myself I used to get it a bit over 5 minutes so that wasn't good enough, so I managed to speak a bit quicker this time!
I feel I did ok all things considered! Now I have to wait for the results to come back. In the meantime I will be reading up on the TMA 05 the final TMA! This next one is about deforestation. I have really enjoyed these subjects of 'Health" and 'The Environment' it has been most enlightening!
God is our father, so let us rely on him all the more and he will bring us through, so have hope and trust in God!
And we shall overcome!
Because He is our Good Father.
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It is a nice sunny ☀️spring day today outside, so hopefully I can go for a walk later. I may attempt to walk across the fields and look to see if there are some swans or ducks on the reservoir. If I feel strong enough with my bad leg, I might try to make it to the next village, but that might be too ambitious just yet!
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In the WoodlandsIt was misty this morning as I walked to the park, which is only a few minutes from where I live. I noticed there were still some white snow drops, white crocus and purple crocuses, minature yellow daffodils, pretty blue star shaped flowers called Amsonia were growing in the little woods on the perimeter of the park.
Amsonia flowers.
I walked the footpaths through the park and sat down to rest and have a fruit drink at the picnic table. The grass looked tidy and neatly cut as I looked out across the green field. I could hear lots of birdsong nearby, but they were not landing on the field or the park.
The picnic bench
The Spinney wood had birds in the trees and I saw plenty of Magpies, wood pidgeons and crows in the treetops. I sometimes like to feed the birds with a few bread crumbs, but today they did not want to come down.
There were a few mothers on the far side of the park with very young children playing in the children's play area. I decided to walk the full length around the park's perimeter, then I crossed over and walked down cemetery lane.
Trees in Park
As I walked along, I saw a rabbit scurrying past, then it went quickly into the undergrowth leading to the cemetery. I passed through a hole in the fence to the cemetery too, but I couldn't see the rabbit anywhere. I felt like Alice in wonderland following the rabbit! The cemetery is not very big, but it has some very interesting trees in there. It was not long until I saw a pair of squirrels there, together they were jumping from tree to tree around the whole length of the cemetery!
At last the squirrels finally landed in someone's back garden! A lot of people put some nuts out for them, or they sometimes eat food from the bird tables.
I finally got to the very end of the cemetery, I then walked down a footpath that leads to the woodland. There used to be a bench in there, right in the centre, but they had to remove the bench as older teenagers from the nearby estate used to gather there to smoke at night. It is a pity because I often used to love to sit there quietly, listening to the birdsong. It is still possible to walk through the woodland along the little footpaths and out at the other end.
But there is nothing really like it, to be just sitting perfectly still, in the peaceful wood, on a bench, listening to beautiful birdsong it was so calming! The trees all touching each other and forming a lovely leafy canopy overhead.
Oh well never mind everything changes I suppose!
Anyway, I enjoyed my walk today, but now I have to get back to studying and rehearse my TMA04 presentation!
Walking through the cemetery.
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