Birds of a feather…….

…….flock…. to….gather

”contessa”

Today’s Lesson

December 31 – 2020

My lessons in Hope and Faith for Today

Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. -2 Corinthians 12:10

▶︎ LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL

When I am weak, then I am strong. What a paradox! How can this be? Sidlow Baxter tells the story of a remarkable woman with an equally remarkable ministry. Due to a childhood of extreme medical difficulties, she had no legs or arms. But thanks to the creative work of a friend, she was outfitted with specialized equipment that allowed her to write. For many years she wrote letters to encourage others and to share Jesus. Thousands came to Christ. When asked how she could possibly do what she did and maintain such a ministry, she simply replied, “Jesus said, ‘If you believe in Me, out of Me will pour streams of living water.’ So I believed.” Jesus can take that whicht is the weakest area of your life and make it the strongest. Believe that God will use your weakness to exhibit His strength, and watch the living water flow through you. And they said, Amen “Contessa”

To Give and To Receive

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…..an important tip from contessa…..

Aside from gardening tips……we also wanted to tell everyone how important it is to take really good care of yourself with the flu season and COVID still prowling around. We personally take a higher dose of Vitamin D3 on a daily basis. We have for over three years. Check with your own Physician of course,  but we do know that it totally helps keep us on a healthy track and boosts the immune system. After all, we are not exactly working out in our gardens at this time of year, and our sun exposure is minimal from November through April. Vitamin D3 is a “super” vitamin. Do read
up on it.

                 Be well………Stay well……

 

Houseplants 101 – Amaryllis, a holiday gem

            …..typical blooming phase

Amaryllis is a typical flowering plant available during the holiday season. Easy to care for, and the blooms last fairly long. Ours will most likely bloom in about a week. If you look closely near the bottom of the stem, you will see (below) two new shoots pushing their way up. This plant will produce additional foliage and we expect more blooms as well. Plant your bulb roots spread facing down and cover the bulb with fresh potting soil, leaving the top one (1) inch of your bulb exposed. Adequate good drainage is very important. We recommend a deep saucer, so that you can water your Amaryllis from the bottom. Use tepid water, filling the saucer full. If the plant drinks all the water fill the saucer again, and repeat until the plant shows you it has enough to drink.  The remainder will evaporate on its own.  Place near a sunny location, but not directly up again a sunny window, as the hot sun could burn your blooms. Amaryllis are beautiful, and the best part – each year you will enjoy their holiday blooms.

In a separate post we will provide care instructions once your plant reaches its maturity for this growing season.

And, as this specimen matures,  we will post blooming phase pics.  Amaryllis is a rewarding and beautiful “bloomer.”

Enjoy!

“Contessa”

 

Merry……Merry

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Gods Perfect Gift

A Savior Is Born

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11