Tag: blooming
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The Gift of the Unbeautiful Thing
As I walked the other day, I noticed so much beauty around me; it’s what I love about spring. What is it that makes spring so beautiful? The new life around us, the flowers in bloom, the leaves growing back on the trees, the sunshine and rain. There’s something else though that so many of…
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The Gift of Being Alive: Blooming Where God Plants You
Sometimes, God will call us to bloom in the most unlikely of places. The really beautiful thing about this photo is the fact that someone took a tree stump, a dead thing, and put life in it. As Christians, we too are often called to bring light, life, into dark places. Flowers don’t refuse to…
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The Gift of Joy: It’s in the Palm of Your Hand
The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) The other day, I noticed a beautiful, bright pink flower lying on the ground. I picked it up and held it in the palm of my hand. Its beauty lifted my spirit and brought joy to my heart. What many fail to realize is that…