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Garden

Issue 3

The Garden issue is filled with many thought-provoking stories, studies and poems ~ all about THE GARDEN. From around the world and from many different sources, readers have helped to build this issue. May you enjoy your time as you view these pages.

The Wonder of My Garden

How I love the look, smell and touch of my garden! I am awed with its ever-changing beauty as the day progresses. The quiet evenings are as lovely as the morning's dew. During the day, the moving sun highlights my garden with its intense light and subtle shadows. After sunset, the moonlight dances over the whites and yellows and its fragrance is magnified. The only thing I really miss at night are the birds. The crickets chirp, but it's not the same thing as hearing the sound of a hummingbird fluttering nearby.

My garden brings me so much joy. I love digging in the dirt and turning over the soil. I don't even mind the rocks or weeds. Why? Because I've worked the soil so much, I can pull them out easily.

My Garden Spring 2004

To me, my garden represents what's going on inside of me. It's like a picture of my heart and my spirit. The more I cultivate it and plant it with good seeds and healthy plants, the greater the fruit of my labor. I and those who experience it, reap the benefits of all the hard work.

In this issue, I hope to bring you the essence of The Garden. YOU are a part of the Lord's garden. He is cultivating you, pruning you, watering you, and fertilizing you. Enjoy the writings in this site.