Odd choice !

[David Humphries]

I've got a really sad habit of resurecting old threads a year later...........

 

A wee Cersis at work today, close to it's prime

 

 

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[shillo]

The Judas Tree

 

Judas Iscariot used an Old World relative of the Judas tree to hang himself after betraying Jesus. The story goes that this is why the tree is now so weak-wooded; it refuses to grow branches strong enough to hang another person. Another part of the legend says Judas’ act of betrayal caused the tree to blush with embarrassment, turning the normally white flowers to pink.

 

God can make something beautiful out of an ugly situation. That, in fact, seems to be God’s specialty. This glorious truth is nowhere presented more clearly than in the death and resurrection of Jesus. God took the worst thing that could ever have happened and turned it into the best thing that could ever happen.

 

God’s ability to bring good from bad situations offers hope to us all. The apostle Paul once said, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” (Romans 8:28) Even in the bad situations of our life we have the assurance that God will do all He can to bring good from them. Here endeth the lesson!

[skyhuck]

The Judas Tree

 

Judas Iscariot used an Old World relative of the Judas tree to hang himself after betraying Jesus. The story goes that this is why the tree is now so weak-wooded; it refuses to grow branches strong enough to hang another person. Another part of the legend says Judas’ act of betrayal caused the tree to blush with embarrassment, turning the normally white flowers to pink.

 

God can make something beautiful out of an ugly situation. That, in fact, seems to be God’s specialty. This glorious truth is nowhere presented more clearly than in the death and resurrection of Jesus. God took the worst thing that could ever have happened and turned it into the best thing that could ever happen.

 

God’s ability to bring good from bad situations offers hope to us all. The apostle Paul once said, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” (Romans 8:28) Even in the bad situations of our life we have the assurance that God will do all He can to bring good from them. Here endeth the lesson!

 

Not sure all the good people who are enduring misery and sorrow would agree with you.

 

If there is a God, his lack of action is unforgivable, IMO.

[Amelanchier]

Or not. Google reveals your sources sir and they are not credible.

 

The must likely explanation of the trees current english common name - remembering of course that it was only introduced to the UK in 1596 (and therefore only recieved its english name some time after the aforementioned alledged events) - is that it is a corruption of its earlier french name Arbre de Judée meaning tree of Judea (relating to its native region).

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Or not. Google reveals your sources sir and they are not credible.

 

The must likely explanation of the trees current english common name - remembering of course that it was only introduced to the UK in 1596 (and therefore only recieved its english name some time after the aforementioned alledged events) - is that it is a corruption of its earlier french name Arbre de Judée meaning tree of Judea (relating to its native region).

 

As always, another gem via Mr Sorensen!

[David Humphries]

Yeah, yeah, all very interesting............but what about me prop?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[skyhuck]

Yeah, yeah, all very interesting............but what about me prop?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Your prop is divine mate!!!

[David Humphries]

Your prop is divine mate!!!

 

 

 

Very appropriate Dave

 

 

 

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[David Humphries]

although i've never seen one large enough to hang a normal person from... Made me imagine judas was a midget:laugh1:

 

If you're by chance near Downham Market at anytime, stop of in Wereham.

 

Mahoosive one there in some bods front yard

 

Gives me an excuse for a road trip, won't tell the missus about the tree just say were going to downham and end up via wereham:biggrin:

 

 

Not a champ or the beast of arboreal nightmares, but certainly big for type......

 

 

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