“The earth is the Lord ‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.”
Psalms 24:1-2
Happy Thursday dear friends! Today I am celebrating a favorite summer flower…zinnias. They provide so many colorful blooms from a little packet of seed.
Zinnias are easy to grow…
…and butterflies love them!READ MORE
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
A summer sunrise over our pasture bids us to enjoy the blessings of a new day.
A fresh morning after a nighttime shower!READ MORE
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”
Psalms 19:1
Hello dear friends! It seems that July is passing so swiftly and I am doing my best to enjoy every moment. This month has brought the happy faces of sunflowers to the back of our garden. I can’t help but share a post celebrating their loveliness. I hope they make you smile as they do me.
“The sunflower is a favorite emblem of constancy”
~Thomas Bulfinch
This is the first year that we planted several sunflower varieties! I like seeing the different shades of yellow and different sized blooms. I won’t be sharing much commentary today, just enjoy the sunny sunflowers!
The next series of photos show the stages of a sunflower bloom…beginning with the bud and ending with the fully opened sunflower!READ MORE