Psalm 107:8-9

Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love,
for his wonderful works to humankind.
For he satisfies the thirsty,
and the hungry he fills with good things.
Psalm 107:8-9

Parsonage Butterfly Garden, May 2014

2 Timothy 1:6-7

For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:6-7

Royal Poinciana, Parsonage, May 2014

Sometimes we are too cowardly to love those whom Christ loves, but Christ has given us the power to love as we ought and shown us the way and is willing to receive our repentance as we fall short and seek again to open our hearts ever wider to match a faith whose limit is measured by a cross whose power conquered death, itself. 

Psalm 59:16b

I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been a fortress for me
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16b

Gulf Fritillary on Red Pentas, Parsonage Butterfly Garden, May 2014

1 Corinthians 10:31

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31

Proverbs 4:4b

"Let your heart hold fast my words;
keep my commandments, and live"
Proverbs 4:4b

Dragonfly, Long Key Natural Area, Davie, Florida, May 2014

Psalm 25:1-2a

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust
Psalm 25:1-2a

Gulf Fritillary, Long Key Natural Area, Davie, Florida, May 2014

John 15:11

I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.
John 15:11

Passionflower, Parsonage Butterfly Garden, May 2014

Psalm 22:28-29

For dominion belongs to the LORD,
and he rules over the nations.
To him, indeed, shall all who sleep in the earth bow down;
before him shall bow all who go down to the dust,
and I shall live for him.
Psalm 22:28-29

Giant Swallowtail on Red Pentas, Parsonage Butterfly Garden, May 2014

Matthew 5:6

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Matthew 5:6

Monarch Butterfly on Butterflyweed (milkweed), Secret Woods Natural Area, April 2014