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Wounded by Thorns, Redeemed by Grace

Wounded by Thorns, Redeemed by Grace

Now, in this alley with danger at every corner, she thought about those thistles. She thought about how even beauty could come wrapped in protection. Maybe people were the same. Maybe her father’s harsh words were his thorns—meant not to destroy, but to protect.

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A Transformed Iris

A Transformed Iris

This uncommon iris. It’s beautiful. Unique. Stands out in a group of irises that all look the same. It was transformed from the inside out. It tells a story about grace.

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At Just the Right Time

At Just the Right Time

As I walked through the gardens this morning, I remembered being anxious a few years ago for my roses to bloom…

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The Story of Flowers

The Story of Flowers

The Story of Flowers. The stories that flowers tell in gardens are timeless and poetic, each bloom holding a narrative of its own.

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