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Psalms 25 (continued) “Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. All the paths of the LORD are...
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Oak Leaf offspring from a small seedling we bought probably 20 years ago. And, the Bald Cypress in the Tree Garden (a long way from 90′ tall, but getting started) Psalms 25 continued “For thy name’s...
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Psalms 25 Completed “The troubles of my heart are enlarged : O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies ; for they are...
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Still busy these days (a good thing), but flowers are still blooming so I’ll do another round of Blooms and Scripture. I have a non existent vegetable garden this year – too many Saturdays in a row...
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The swamp hibiscus is new this year. The pink one has been fantastic for several years. I’ve used several pictures of it in the blog. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith...
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We have a line of these growing along the ditch-bank. I think they’re wild Yucca plants but not sure. Anyway, they have beautiful blooms. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your...
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Not exactly a bloom but I thought it was neat. It’s out in the Tree Garden – probably 500 yards from the asparagus bed I had ten or fifteen years ago. I don’t know how they spread but this one went far...
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Always a wonderful plant – it was a gift several years ago and has continued to bloom. It also has liked the abundant rain this year. The blooms open at night and wilt away the next day when the light...
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Here are some planted wildflowers in the side yard (if you plant them, are they still wildflowers?) Actually, this is the second year of the flowers. I planted them last year where the ground was bare...
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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...
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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...
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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;...
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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....
View ArticleBlessings From God – Pecan Trees and Pecans!
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...
View ArticleRainbows, What a Sight! What a Promise From God!
What a wonderful and beautiful sight they are. What a wonderful promise they represent. When God showed Noah the first rainbow, He said it would be His sign of a promise. We can see a rainbow and be...
View ArticleRoads Merge and God Gives Opportunities
This jumble of road signs is on the outskirts of Hawkinsville, GA. The highways come from different towns in various directions. They merge and spend a few miles and a little time together, and then...
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My thoughts on this Blooms and Scripture segment is “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. “Morning by morning, new mercies I see” Not exactly a bloom, but it was quite a sight as the full moon set over the...
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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....
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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...
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Great is Thy Faithfulness – “As Thou has been, Thou forever will be.” The Stella D’Oro keeps blooming for much of the spring and summer. The continuous blooms are an excellent picture of God’s...
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