while the cold wind blows
the budding trees do not mind
swaying either way
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:12 (NIV)
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Embracing Change: Nature’s Resilience
Tag: resiliency
after the rain came
the sun, in the azure sky
turned brown into green
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Ecclesiastes 3:10a (NIV)
Twenty-two years ago, this summer, my life hit rock bottom. By God’s grace, I’m still here. Friend, if you’ve been there, you can make it too!
defoliated
winter shadows. still more snow.
dormant, not dead.
For you will go out with joy and be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12 (NASB)
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Resiliency
Almost toothless tree
What tales can you tell to me?
Such resiliency!
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Stretch, or Snap?
some are elastic
others are made of plastic
will we stretch, or snap?
If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!
Psalm 24:10 (NIV)
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Strong Enough to Bend
The limber willow
does not argue with the wind
and yet it survives.
Inspired by a conversation between Master Khan and his Disciple Cain, on the TV show Kung Fu.
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