Springtime – dormant blooms peek through thawing ground and baby bunnies hop around fences. Yesterday, my wonderful home church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus after a week of services that commemorated every aspect of Holy Week. The day before I helped flower a twelve-foot cross that would adorn the sanctuary on Sunday morning. I couldn’t count how many blooms of multiple varieties we trimmed and poked into floral foam that had been secured to the wooden cross. When we were done, it was filled to magnificence. What joy it added to our historic sanctuary. So colorful, so fragrant, so lavish, dare I say extravagant? And aren’t those great words to describe God? He is lavish in his unending love and extravagant in his gifts. Easter Sunday follows a time of death, sadness and mourning. We lost a dear friend on Saturday and my heart aches at his passing, but I know there are times of joy around the bend. There will be many celebrations for his friends and family to share laughter and love in his honor. There will be flowers to remind us of everlasting life. What signs of rebirth are you noticing/celebrating this spring?
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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