Potpourri Christians
I…beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with long suffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-3) The scent of roses hung in the room as I entered; a fragrant reminder of the previous day’s project -- a batch of potpourri made from dried rose petals, scented granules, and fragrant oil. In a few weeks, when the aroma had permeated the mixture, I would transfer it to a decorative jar, and give it to my daughter who furnished the petals from a bouquet she’d received. It would make a fragrant addition to her office. I had sealed the container into which I’d placed the mixture but the fragrance still lingered. Sniffing deeply, I crossed the room, picked up my Bible and devotional book, and settled down for some quality time with the Lord. A smile played across my face as I read the titl...