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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

Blooms and Scripture 14

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Phlox By the Fence

Phlox By the Fence

One of my favorite plants. It has one of the brightest, whitest flowers. I haven’t had success with the red ones, though. Not sure what the difference is.

“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalms 51:7 ESV

What a wonderful thought – washed clean by the blood of Jesus.

Blooms and Scripture 13

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First Magnolia Blossom 2013

First Magnolia Blossom 2013

This magnolia blossom isn’t perfect but it is significant. Sharon has always wanted a magnolia tree so she could smell the blossoms. This is our first blossom from our first magnolia tree – the tree was planted last Fall. And it does smell wonderfully. Success!

Significant but not perfect is pretty good in life. But we have a God Who is perfect and, oh so, significant.

“This God–his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him” 2 Samuel 22:31 ESV

Blooms and Scripture 12

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Starburst Hydrangea

Starburst Hydrangea

I found this plant for sale in a grocery store – not my usual place of purchase. But, it was blooming at the time, I thought it was neat, and I didn’t remember seeing one before. So, I decided to give it a try.

If we think correctly, beautiful plants such as these will cause us to praise God for His Creation. And, we need to tell others about it.

“I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you” Psalms 22:22