"But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, temperance, faith...."Galatians 5:22-23 Bowl of tomatoes Washed and waiting Fresh and still warm from the garden I can't taste you I must admire you first for a while Your color so true and bright Your shiny smooth skin Your soft sweetness With the flavor of the earth  And sunlight inside

"There is almost nothing as jubilant as a crowd of chrysanthemums."C.E. HollisLike happy faces in the bleachersFaces bright—ready waiting for the gameWaiting for the players to run out onto the fieldThe anthem to be sungWaiting for the excitement to begin Under the stadium lights One fall Friday evening;Yellow chrysanthemums stand on tiptoesStraining stretching toward the sound.

"Remember the day's blessings, forget the day's troubles."UnknownGreen buds primed to Unfurl into purpley-blue gloriesDancing in the morning lightWaiting for the kiss of sunrise For your day to bloom,To smile up at God, To catch dew drops,To swish your blue skirt in the breezeShort—it will be—Short and gloriousYour chance to praise Him With your trumpet of blue To sing from your... Continue Reading →