Beauty from an overgrown subtropical cottage garden

Greetings from Plum Cottage,

Well, the problem with uploading photos to Blogger was fixed by switching to a different browser. It is so nice to have that issue taken care of.

Down here in s.e. FL, I have been getting hints of fall coming. My dear husband used to laugh when in August I would get these hints and say to him "Fall is coming." We still had the hot and steamy weather of September to get through, and sometimes into October.

I have lots of blooms to share and hope you enjoy the 'eye candy'. I am surprised sometimes when walking around my overgrown/weedy garden spaces and come upon a recently opened flower. Always a delight. We need to look up, down and all around, taking in the sights, scents and sounds. 

White scented Bauhinia ~ white orchid tree 

with what I think is a 'skipper' butterfly

Below is a sweetly scented rose 'Angel Face'.

PInk Monandra Bauhinia

Not sure which red rose this is, possibly 'Oklahoma'.

Red Salvia - spreads easily by seeds

'Spicy Jatropha' zebra longwings love this.

Hibiscus schizopetalus ~ skeleton or fringed hibiscus

Another unknown rose. Names fade away on tags. This might be 'Double Delight'.

Hibiscus 'Diva'

'Incense' passion flower

'Tiger Eye' flowering maple Abutilon 

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God saw all that he had made, 

and it was very good.

(Genesis 1:31)

Do not be anxious.

Consider the lilies of the field, 

how they grow: 

they neither toil nor spin; 

and yet 

I say to you

that even Solomon

in all his glory

was not arrayed like one of these.

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Cast all your anxiety on Jesus 

because He cares for you.

(1 Peter 5:7)

Do not worry about tomorrow, 

for tomorrow will worry about its own things. 

Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

(Matthew 6)

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Thanks for visiting. 

Count your blessings and be thankful.

Kindness matters

so

Be kind.

Love & prayers,

FlowerLady

Truth is Forever and Will Not Be Silenced

Hello Friends,

It is with a heavy and saddened heart that I write this post. It is also written with hope and prayer for this nation to turn to God. 

This past Wednesday the world lost a speaker for God's Biblical truths. A young man who wanted to lead this country's youth into a better way of life, trusting God. He was only 31 years old. He was loved by so many around the world, young and old alike. He was also hated by many, some of those haters celebrated his death. That is so hard to fathom. So many haters against what is right, lovers of what is wrong.

Charlie Kirk debated his beliefs with grace and dignity at campuses around the US. He welcomed questions and then spoke truth according to God. Some hearts were changed, others were not.

I've watched a lot of videos and podcasts over the last couple of days that have touched my heart deeply. There have also been some wonderful, heart felt tribute songs written. Charlie will not be forgotten and his mission will be taken up by thousands around the world. It is already happening with all of the vigils. Hearts and lives are being changed by the love of Jesus, our Great God, who gave His life so that man would be saved and have life eternally with Him. Repent and believe for this free gift.

Erika, his lovely wife, gave a calm speech about Charlie and his mission. God was her strength as she spoke to the world. He is continually with her and will never leave her side. May God comfort and bless her and her two little ones. May God also continue to bless the Turning Point ministry.

Charlie is with Jesus, His wonderful Creator and Savior, King of the Universe. We will see Charlie one of these days and all of us will praise Jesus for all that He has done for His Chosen, those who believe in Him. Evil will be done away with forever!!!

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As Christians, we are heartbroken, and we deal with anger in our hearts over this horrible thing that has happened, yet, we have not resorted to any kind of violence. In the Bible we read in Romans 12:17-19. 

"Repay no one evil for evil.

 

Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 

If it is possible, as much as depends on you,

 

live peaceably with all men.

 

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, 

but rather give place to wrath;

 

for it is written,

 

“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord."  

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Fear is another thing we are having to deal with because of this situation. The thought that crosses our minds is, could any of us be next? Especially those who really speak out for truth. I have heard of several who often receive death threats. We are already a nation dealing with fear &  anxiety, especially since 2020. This whole thing though, has brought out a resolve to not give in or give up. To keep on speaking the truth, loving and helping others as best we can. Sharing the gospel of Jesus.

In Isaiah 41:10 we read:

"Do not fear, for I am with you;

Do not be afraid, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, I will also help you,

I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

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! John 4:3-4 says:

"Every spirit 

that does not confess Jesus 

is not from God;

 

this is the spirit of the antichrist,

 

which you have heard is coming,

 

and now it is already in the world.

 

You are from God, little children,

 

and have overcome them;

 

because greater is He who is in you

 

than he who is in the world."

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"For God has not given us a spirit of fear,

 

but of power

 

and of love 

and of a sound mind."

(2 Timothy 1:7)

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Let us remember, 

"The Lord is close 

to the brokenhearted

and saves those 

who are crushed in spirit."

(2 Timothy1:7)

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"Blessed be the God and Father 

of our Lord Jesus Christ,

 

the Father of mercies 

and God of all comfort, 

who comforts us in all our affliction 

so that we will be able to comfort those 

who are in any affliction 

with the comfort with which 

we ourselves are comforted by God. 

For just as the sufferings of Christ 

are ours in abundance,

 

so also our comfort is abundant

 

through Christ."

(2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

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"Be on the alert, 

stand firm in the faith,

 

act like men, be strong."

(1 Corinthians 16:13)

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Jesus said, 

"Love your enemies 

pray for those who persecute you"

(Matthew 5:44)

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"I urge that

 

requests, prayers, intercession,

 

and thanksgiving

 

be made in behalf of all people,

 

for kings and all who are in authority,

 

so that we may lead

 

a tranquil and quiet life

 

in all godliness and dignity."

(1Timothy 2:1-2)

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We are all sinners saved by God's grace and tender mercies, when we turn to Him.

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Let us pray for and encourage one another. Let us help others when and where we can.

Let us move forward, one day, one step at a time, trusting in God and His plan.

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Finally, brothers and sisters,

 

whatever is true,

 

whatever is honorable,

 

whatever is right,

 

whatever is pure,

 

whatever is lovely,

 

whatever is commendable,

 

if there is any excellence and

 

if anything worthy of praise,

 

think about these things.

(Philippians 4:8)

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Love and prayers,

FlowerLady

Testing ~ using a different browser

Able to upload photos again ;-) ~ Well, one photo.

Good afternoon Friends, well, I don't know what has happened, other than not getting in my computer for a few days, but, I'm now able to upload pics again. Thanks for tips from folks, I did a couple of things but don't know what has cleared up the problem. I am thankful though. Hopefully, it was just a temporary glitch. 

 

*** Spoke to soon, I got one picture uploaded, tried to post a couple more pictures and the same thing is happening. Sheesh. I have a young friend who is a computer geek who is going to come over and see what can be done about this. 

 

This is just a quickie post.

 

 

 

The flower above is an alamanda.  I'm not sure of the variety. I'm googling and it looks like it could be Chocolate Swirl. Was given a cutting many years ago. It is growing on a little DIY arbor that goes into my clothesline area. I'll post more pictures when I can. ;-)

 It's been horribly hot down here, although not as bad as some people are having it. I try to get out early to work outside and still sweat buckets. I drink electrolytes and take breaks, then hibernate the rest of the day. 1-2 hours is all I can handle. I just checked out weather. It is 5:05 pm and it is 92 with real feel being 101. Yikes!!!

That's it for now. Enjoy each day you are blessed with. Be thankful and let others know you care about them. 

Thanks for visiting,

FlowerLady