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FLAME AZALEA Rhododendron calendulaceum

One day Moses was tending his father-in-law’s sheep in the Sinai Desert and he saw a unique phenomenon. The Hebrew writer described the incident in these words, “the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed” (Exodus 3:2). The voice of God spoke from the fire and instructed Moses to return to Egypt and lead the exodus of about 2 million Hebrews out of slavery.

Our wildflower for today can remind one of the “burning bush” that Moses’ encountered in the desert. Each spring this wildflower creates brilliant displays that cause the discerning person to stop in amazement.

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Orrin Morris is a retired Baptist minister, local artist and art teacher. To purchase a two-volume set of books featuring his wildflower columns, visit The Sketching Pad in Olde Town Conyers, or call 770-929-3697 or text 404-824-3697. Email him at odmsketchingpad@yahoo.com.

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