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SPOTTED WINTERGREEN Chimaphila maculata

The judge Samuel was commanded by Jehovah to anoint one of Jesse’s sons to be the successor to King Saul. He had Jesse parade the sons before him. They were handsome, but none was singled out to be anointed because “man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7). Samuel asked if Jesse had another son. The lad David was out herding the sheep. When he was summoned and appeared before Samuel, the Lord told Samuel this was the one to anoint. Today we examine a wildflower with a name that does not fit the current season.

SPOTTED WINTERGREEN

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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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