Gardening

Blooms and Scripture 18

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Zinnia in the Carport

Zinnia in the Carport

Great is Thy Faithfulness – “Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow”

Here’s another “bloom where you’re planted” example. Or a “keep trying with all your strength and break through!” The Zinnia sprouted in the crack in the concrete between the carport and the ramp. It did find a spot that allowed us to miss it when going in and out.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalms 28:7 ESV

Blooms and Scripture 17

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Container on Steps

Container on Steps

Great is Thy Faithfulness – “There is no shadow of turning with Thee”

Today’s post doesn’t have many blooms either, but you shoulda’ seen it when the geranium was full and there were a million bells. Perhaps we could copy and paste the blooms that are there and cover it up?

Sharon worked at the flower shop for a prom (she’s the corsage wizard) and took two of these as payment. We had this one  on the steps in an alcove, so it didn’t have too much blazing sun exposure and flourished as you see. The other one did get sunburned and ended up about half this size, but it was also beautiful.

Thanks to Sharon for her work and gift – and thank the Lord for more than I can say about that.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 ESV

Blessings From God – Pecan Trees and Pecans!

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South Georgia Pecan Orchard

South Georgia Pecan Orchard

In these Dog Days of Summer in south Georgia, it’s refreshing to see the shade of a pecan orchard. Can you feel the soft breeze that was blowing through that day?

Pecan trees (pronounce it however you want) are another of God’s multiple blessings. The shade and beauty are evident in the photo. And the tasty fruit is ripening, on its way later in the year.

The multiple blessings brought to mind the fruit of the Spirit. God grants us His love in so many ways.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

Blooms and Scripture 15

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The English Garden Look - Getting Closer

The English Garden Look – Getting Closer

Sharon and I like to watch the English mystery TV shows (Poirot, Miss Marple, Inspector Lewis, etc.) During those I often notice the flower gardens. They’re so full with so many different plants. Something to see wherever your eye turns. I’ve been working toward something like that, and this year it is getting closer. Perhaps, some day.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms 16:11 ESV