Green on St. Patty's

 And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. -Genesis 1: 11-12

I love plants. The first plant I ever owned was a bamboo plant. I got it right before going away to college. These things are almost impossible to kill. Hence, perfect for a college student living in a dorm room.

I loved my bamboo so much I got another one when I cam home from college.

New Years Gift from James

James gave me this plant on New Years to celebrate our new life together as a married couple. It is supposed to flower at some point but hasn't yet. Hopefully we can keep it alive!

Last but not least, is our beautiful Palm plant. This is the first plant James and I bought together and our newest addition to the collection. James loves it because it reminds him of Florida. The lady at the store said it should do well with the lighting in our apartment. I hope she's right! 

God is a creative God and his creativity is definitely evident in the world of plants. I sometimes try to imagine what it would have been like in the Garden of Eden. If I could go anywhere in the world, (past, present, or future), I think I would choose to go to the Garden of Eden. That would be lovely. 

Admiration

When I was in college I volunteered with a ministry called The Third Story. Amy Beth is the missionary who founded this inner city ministry and she is someone I admire. I admire A.B because everything she does is  for the Lord. She loves the Lord and genuinely wants to help others. A.B. is one of the most selfless people I have ever met.

  I was privileged to work with A.B. one night a week for most of my college career. I helped with a ministry called Street Church. We would pick the kids up from their houses and bring them to the church. We would feed the kids dinner, teach them a Bible lesson, sing worship songs together, play games, and just have a fun time hanging out. Many of the kids came to know the Lord personally through the impact A.B. had on their lives.

 Amy Beth is a great writer. She writes to share stories of the families and children she works with. I always love reading her stories and thoughts. You can check out her writing by clicking on the link below. A.B. has deeply touched my life and I would urge you to check out her writing as it might have an impact on yours.

http://thethirdstory.org/t3spress/default.php

Me and Amy Beth ~ 2009

1 John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us."

John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you…”

Deuteronomy 15:11 "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land."

Sunshine

The weather is warming up. I can feel it! Oh it makes me happy! I'm excited for the season of no jacket wearing. I'm excited for sunshine!