Repurposed Flowers

One of my neighbors, Jen, works at wedding venues, various meetings and gatherings. Often after the beautiful wedding or gathering is over and lights are dimmed “a star of the night- a flower”might just be a galore of beautiful but maybe tired and droopy flowers left on tables. And, their “purpose” is over. Often, aContinue reading “Repurposed Flowers”

A flower and 🐝 friend

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it: for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2) A few days ago my sister and niece were visiting the magical little cottage town of Blowing Rock NC. (That’s my thoughts whenContinue reading “A flower and 🐝 friend”

Be strong and courageous;

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭(ESV)‬‬ And, I might add whatever you hear! For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not beContinue reading “Be strong and courageous;”

A time for Thoughtful Thoughts

The Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.—Isaiah 30:18 (NRSVU) Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from theContinue reading “A time for Thoughtful Thoughts”

Christmas Tree Peppers

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”