such new beginnings
like the leaves of a burr oak
remind us of hope
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom he has given us.
Romans 5:5 (NIV)
the flowers of spring
waited for the melting snow
delayed, not denied
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
Psalm 145:15-16
flowers, rocks, water
make a beautiful trio
like you, me, and God
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there in the midst of them.
Jesus—Matthew 18:20 (NKJV)
past the ping-pong spring
the flowers come back alive
like Christ from the dead
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”
John 11:25 (NKJV)
This was originally published on April 17, 2022 (Easter Sunday)
white breasted nuthatch
starts at top, circling to ground
good thing trees are round!
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
the old leafless oak
does not squabble with the storm
that paints her branches
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 (ESV)
“When the leaves return
and the ground goes back to green…”
Faith. The wise owl waits.
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)
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the birch leads the way
with its six saplings in tow
fences make good rows
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.
Exodus 15:3 (NIV)
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Singer and Song
His creation sings:
rising moon and evergreens
point to one unseen
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Romans 1:20 (NIV)
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Snow Place Like Home
at twenty below
under mountains of fresh snow
the squirrel finds a home
Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord preserve both people and animals.
Psalm 36:6 (NIV)
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