Flowers of the Field

Steadfast

2011-05-30T19:28:00.000-07:00

Indian Paintbrush

"...[R]emain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose." Acts 11:23b

Inclined to His Ways

2011-01-06T18:26:00.000-08:00

Harrisburg Covered Bridge ca 1875

May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers; may He not leave us or forsake us, that He may incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep His commandments, and His statutes and His ordinances...so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God; there is no one else. --1 Kings 8:57-58; 60

His

2010-07-15T19:10:00.000-07:00

Purple Fringed Orchid

Close-up shot
The LORD is good,
A stronghold in the day of trouble,
And He knows those who take refuge in Him.
--Nahum 1:7

Daughter of the King

2010-07-08T18:43:00.000-07:00

Black-eyed Susan

The King's daughter is all glorious within;

Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

She will be led to the King in embroidered work.

--Psalm 45:13-14a

Sing, Proclaim, Tell

2010-06-05T17:07:00.000-07:00

Spreading Pogonia

Sing to the LORD a new song;

Sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Sing to the LORD, bless His name;

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

Tell of His glory among the nations,

His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;

He is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are idols,

But the LORD made the heavens.

Splendor and majesty are before Him,

Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.

Psalm 96:1-6

Omnipresent

2010-06-03T18:22:00.000-07:00

Indian Pinks at Seven Islands Wildlife Area

Above photo by Ranger Bill

"Am I a God who is near," declares the LORD, "And not a God far off? Can a man hide himself in hiding places, so I do not see him?" declares the LORD. "Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?" declares the LORD.

--Jeremiah 23:24

Our Stronghold

2010-06-01T19:53:00.000-07:00

Speckled Wood Lily

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who take refuge in Him. --Nahum 1:7 NASV

God's Word

2010-05-27T19:50:00.000-07:00

Pink Lady Slippers

Turn to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself. The word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness and will not turn back, That to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance. --Isaiah 45-22-23 NASV

Peace

2010-04-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

Sweet Betsy

"And I, the LORD, will make a covenant of peace with them and eliminate harmful beasts from the land, so that they may live securely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods. And I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. And I will cause showers to come down in their season; they will be showers of blessing."--Ezekiel 34:25-26 (NASB)

Hope

2010-03-07T18:49:00.000-08:00

Snowdrops March 6

All the earth will worship Thee, and will sing praises to Thee; They will sing praises to Thy name. Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. Psalm 66:4-5 NASB

His Word

2010-02-25T17:09:00.000-08:00

Tremont in January

As for the God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless.--2 Samuel 22:31

Our King

2009-12-24T17:54:00.000-08:00

Dogwood berries in December

"But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity." Micah 5:2

Renewal

2009-08-10T16:16:00.000-07:00

Monkshood

Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Faithful and True

2009-06-26T19:29:00.000-07:00

Butterfly Weed

And I saw heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True; and in righteousness He judges and wages war. And His eyes are a flame of fire, and upon His head are many diadems; and He has a name written upon Him which no one knows except Himself. And He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood; and His name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:11-13

Seek His Kingdom

2009-06-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

Spreading Pogonia

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34

Shouts of Joy

2009-05-28T06:59:00.000-07:00

Indian Pink

The whole earth is at rest and is quiet; They break forth into shouts of joy. Isaiah 14:7

Built up

2009-05-13T17:47:00.000-07:00

Dwarf Larkspur

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 22

Victory!

2009-04-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

Fire Pink

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" ...But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-56

Christ, the Mystery of God

2009-04-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

Long-spurred violet after a spring shower

...that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2: 2-3

Deliverance

2009-04-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

Gregory Bald Flame Azalea

Now, O LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O LORD, are God. --2 Kings 19:19

Rest

2009-04-05T19:18:00.000-07:00

Long-spurred violet

Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. --Jeremiah 6:16

Delight

2009-01-15T17:28:00.000-08:00

Sweet Betsy Trillium

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness. -Isaiah 61:10

Hear

2008-10-13T18:07:00.000-07:00

I will hear what God the LORD will say; for He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; But let them not turn back to folly. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 85:8-9 NAS

God's Handiwork

2008-07-30T18:44:00.000-07:00

Mountain Laurel

"Then will all your people be righteous and they will posess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor, " [says the LORD]. Isaiah 60:21 NIV

Praise

2008-07-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. Psalm 116:12-13 NIV

His

2008-07-27T19:39:00.000-07:00

For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar--the LORD Almighty is his name. I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand--I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, "You are my people." Isaiah 51:15-16 NIV

Security

2008-07-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I safisfy him and show him my salvation."

Refuge

2008-07-25T14:24:00.001-07:00

How great is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. Psalm 31:19 NIV

From the Heavens to the Deep

2008-01-22T11:32:00.000-08:00

Aster in Cade's Cove

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.--Psalm 36:5-6

Holiness

2008-01-17T17:41:00.000-08:00

Showy Orchis

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.--Psalm 24:1-5

Joy

2008-01-13T18:20:00.000-08:00

Adder's Tongue or Trout Lily

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.--Psalm 32:1-2

Unfailing Love

2008-01-08T17:54:00.000-08:00

From the Walker Sisters' House

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD,for he has been good to me.--Psalm 13:5-6

Confidence

2008-01-05T18:45:00.000-08:00

Iron weed

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them.--Psalm 11:4

Majesty

2008-01-04T12:03:00.000-08:00

Flame Azalea on Gregory Bald

O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth--Psalm 8:1

Praise

2008-01-02T18:59:00.000-08:00

Wild Bleeding Heart

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.--Psalm 9:1-2

Fruit of Righteousness

2007-09-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17 NIV

Faith

2007-07-24T19:07:00.000-07:00

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 3:20 NIV

Faith

2007-07-22T18:01:00.000-07:00

Now, these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13 NIV

Faith

2007-07-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 ESV

Psalm 23

2007-02-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

Yellow mushroom

Forever. [That's eternity!]

Psalm 23

2007-01-28T17:12:00.000-08:00

West Prong Little River

And I will dwell in the house of the LORD. [ That's security!]

Psalm 23

2007-01-15T10:20:00.000-08:00

mushroom

Surely goodness and mercy [loving-kindness] will follow me all the days of my life. [That's blessing!]

Psalm 23

2007-01-11T18:06:00.000-08:00

Yellow Flag

My cup overflows. [That's abundance!]

Psalm 23

2007-01-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

Golden Aster

You annoint my head with oil. [That's consecration.]

Psalm 23

2007-01-03T10:03:00.000-08:00

Sharp-lobed Hepatica

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. [That's hope!]

Psalm 23

2006-11-13T17:29:00.000-08:00

Rough Blazing Star

Your rod and your staff they comfort me. [That's discipline.]

Psalm 23

2006-11-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

Pink Turtlehead

For You are with me. [That's faithfulness.]

Psalm 23

2006-10-20T13:23:00.000-07:00

Writing spider

I will fear no evil. [That's protection.]

Psalm 23

2006-10-15T17:48:00.000-07:00

Remnant of Wild Hydrangea

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, [That's testing!]

Psalm 23

2006-10-09T18:28:00.000-07:00

Lenten Rose

For His name's sake. [That's purpose!]

Psalm 23

2006-10-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

Crimson Bee Balm

He leads me in the paths of righteousness. [That's guidance.]

Psalm 23

2006-10-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

Yellow Lady Slipper

He restores my soul. [That's healing.]

Psalm 23

2006-10-01T17:59:00.000-07:00

Dwarf Crested Iris

He leads me beside still waters. [That's refreshment.]

Psalm 23

2006-09-30T12:41:00.000-07:00

Greenbrier Pinnacle from Mt LeConte

He makes me to lie down in green pastures. [That's rest!]

Psalm 23

2006-09-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

Indian Pipe

I shall not want. [That's supply!]

Psalm 23

2006-09-26T17:36:00.000-07:00

View of Mt LeConte from Greenbrier Pinnacle

The LORD is my shepherd. [That's a relationship!]

For the Praise of His Glory

2006-09-21T18:13:00.000-07:00

Cranefly Orchid

In him [Jesus] we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.--Ephesians 1:11-12

Creator

2006-09-14T18:25:00.000-07:00

Rugel's Indian Plantain

He [Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.--Colossians 1:15-16

Word as Creator

2006-09-12T18:22:00.000-07:00

Fringed Phacelia

Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made.--John 1:3

Eternal Word

2006-09-10T19:59:00.000-07:00

Long-spurred Violet

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.--John 1:1-2

Rejoicing Anyway

2006-09-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

Grass of Parnassas

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.--Matthew 5:11-12

Kingdom Heirs

2006-08-25T19:33:00.000-07:00

Trailing Arbutus

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. --Matthew 5:10

Child of God

2006-08-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

Cardinal Flower

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.--Matthew 5:9

To See God

2006-08-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

Yellow Fringed Orchid

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.--Matthew 5:8

Mercy

2006-07-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

Pink Turtlehead

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.--Matthew 5:7

Hunger to Satisfaction

2006-07-19T19:06:00.000-07:00

Squirrel Corn

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.--Matthew 5:6

Humble to Heir

2006-07-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

Stiff Gentian

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.--Matthew 5:5

Mourning to Comfort

2006-07-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

Crimson Bee Balm

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.--Matthew 5:4

Lowly to Exalted

2006-07-10T12:35:00.000-07:00

Purple flowering raspberry

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the the kingdom of heaven.--Matthew 5:3

Shine Like Stars

2006-06-29T18:13:00.000-07:00

Black Cohosh; Bugbane

Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.--Daniel 12:3

Awesome Creation

2006-06-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

Indian Pink

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.--Hebrews 11:3

Enriched

2006-05-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

Mountain Laurel

He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion.--2 Corinthians 9:10-11a

Fountain of Life

2006-05-18T18:20:00.000-07:00

Sweet Canada Violet

For with you [O LORD] is the fountain of life; in your light we we light.--Psalm 36:9

Eternal Kingdom

2006-04-30T14:22:00.000-07:00

Trillium grandiflora

For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will not be destroyed, His dominion will never end.--Daniel 6:26b

Sweet Blessings

2006-04-22T08:23:00.000-07:00

Green-headed Coneflower

The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.--Zephaniah 3:17

No Bounds

2006-04-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

Dwarf Crested Iris

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.--Psalm 36:5-6

Level Path

2006-04-14T19:41:00.000-07:00

Mountain Gentian

This is what the LORD says: I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble.--Jeremiah 31:9b

Steadfast

2006-03-30T18:58:00.000-08:00

Obedient Plant

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD is the Rock eternal.--Isaiah 24:3-4

Healing

2006-03-24T17:46:00.000-08:00

Turk's-Cap Lily

I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them. I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like a lily.--Hosea 14:4-5

Amazed

2006-03-23T17:20:00.000-08:00

Sweet Betsy Trillium

LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.--Habakkuk 3:2

Dead to Sin and Death

2006-03-22T18:19:00.000-08:00

Dead Wild Hydrangea

We know that our old self was crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.--Romans 6:6

Plea

2006-03-21T18:05:00.000-08:00

Bloodroot

Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.—Psalm 36:10

God's Glory

2006-03-20T17:58:00.000-08:00

Long-spurred Violet

For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.--2 Corinthians 4:6

Bound by His Word

2006-02-22T17:47:00.000-08:00

Clingman's Hedgenettle

The LORD declares, "I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the LORD."--Hosea 2:19-20

The LORD does good

2006-01-25T18:46:00.000-08:00

Dwarf Crested Iris

...But this is what the LORD, God of Israel, says:..."I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me. I will rejoice in doing them good...."--Jeremiah 32:42

Rewards of Obedience

2006-01-25T18:41:00.000-08:00

Showy Orchis

...But this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:..."I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me for their own good and the good of their children after them."--Jeremiah 32:39

God's People

2006-01-25T18:33:00.000-08:00

Mountain Myrtle

...But this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:... "They will be my people, and I will be their God."--Jeremiah 32:38

Strength

2006-01-01T17:46:00.000-08:00

Bloodroot

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.--Ecclesiastes 4:9-10,12

Peace with God

2005-12-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

Wild Blue Phlox

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.--Romans 5:1-2 (NAS)

A Gracious God

2005-12-19T19:55:00.000-08:00

Pink Dogwood

Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you. And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; how blessed are all those hwo long for Him.--Isaiah 31:18

Perfect Gift

2005-11-29T18:26:00.000-08:00

Curtiss' Milkwort

Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.--James 1:17 (NASV)

Precious

2005-11-29T18:20:00.000-08:00

Hepatica

...[Y]ou were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. --1 Peter 1:18-19 (NASV)

Humility

2005-11-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

Then the LORD said to Job, "Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who reproves God answer it." Then Job answered the LORD and said, "Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to Thee?"--Job 40:1-4

Spring Beauty

2005-11-14T20:33:00.000-08:00

Virginia Spring Beauty

The Mighty One, God, the LORD, has spoken, And summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth.--Psalm 50:1-2

Eternal Life

2005-11-14T12:20:00.000-08:00

White Trillium or Nodding Wakerobin

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"--John 11:25-26

Contentment

2005-11-08T17:29:00.000-08:00

Square-stemmed Monkey Flower

But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.--I Timothy 6:6-8 (NASV)

Pure Thoughts

2005-11-08T17:07:00.000-08:00

Yellow Lady Slipper

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. --Philippians 4:8 (NASV)

Be Strengthened and Encouraged

2005-10-29T18:18:00.000-07:00

Purple Phacelia

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. --2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Faithfulness

2005-10-28T18:51:00.000-07:00

For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.--Psalm 108:4-5

Resting in His Love

2005-10-28T18:41:00.000-07:00

Bull Thistle

The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.--Zephaniah 3:4