Show pride in their personality that is so often quoted and repeated by gardeners strolling by and singing their praise; “Christmas Tree Peppers attracts bees when they bloom and songbirds when they fruit.” 🐝🐝🐝 may be depicted as diligent workers, loyal and devoted, and a source of both nourishment (honey) and potential threat (stings). My nephewContinue reading “Christmas Tree Peppers”
Category Archives: Inspiration
Read, believe, live
“The word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”—Hebrews 4:12 (NRSVUE) A type of weed I’ve heard …my flower planted by my mail box (photo by Sara) 🎵“SomethingContinue reading “Read, believe, live”
Faith in action
Your Faith has made you whole! “And Jesus said unto him, “Go thy way. Thy faith hath made thee whole.” And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.” (Mark 10:52) Jeremiah 30:17 says, “For I will restore health to you and heal your wounds, declares the Lord, because they have calledContinue reading “Faith in action”
Come and sit awhile
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”—Hebrews 4:13 (NIV) Come and sit awhile. Watch the birds build a nest, feed their young as well as teaching them to fly! Dont forget the chirpings and singing amongContinue reading “Come and sit awhile”
A light in my garden
Garden light The Light that speaks of One’s Entrance into a dark word! The Light that speaks volumes. (1)“In your light, we see light.” Everything we see is illuminated by the Light. This Light came into the world (2) Darkness tried to snuff it out, But it couldn’t! I would like to ask you whyContinue reading “A light in my garden”
Passion and Compassion
Passion without compassion is the opposite of the teachings of Jesus? Yes? No? Can we have one without the other? Yes? No? Dictionary pertaining to passion and theology; Compassion, dictionary; “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.” We areContinue reading “Passion and Compassion”
For God Alone, Psalm 62
Tammy Holton, a friend and contributor of the Lily, just celebrated a Birthday. She was gifted by her family a “winter” weekend to a North Carolina beach. She was kind enough to share with us through text and photos the joys of her Birthday celebration. A wife, mother, and grandmother photos were delightful as wasContinue reading “For God Alone, Psalm 62”
The Moon is…
“They (we) know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them (us). For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they (we) have no excuse for not knowingContinue reading “The Moon is…”
Love-Patience
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;” (Galatians 5) A few weeks before Christmas, 2024, I was gifted with this beautiful “Red Amaryllis”. I was surprised that it listed, no water required. That was exciting for me. I was extremely curious will it really bloom? I have been patiently watchingContinue reading “Love-Patience”
Fruit Art
My family and I were gifted with a apple painting from my sister-in-law, Yvonne, for Christmas 2024. She gave us a pear painting this year for my BD. They together make a very lovely setting. Relaxing in the visual of snow outside my window and hot coffee I thought to pause and enjoy Yvonne’s artContinue reading “Fruit Art”
