Last month Art and I were able to take our vacation in Maui, Hawai. The condo we stayed in was on the 12th floor in our favorite complex in Kahana which is located right on the beach with ocean front views from both the living room and bedroom!

I noticed recently that the word ‘turnaround’ has come to my mind quite often. I began to think about the many times in God’s Word when He turned things around for His people. Their situation could have been grim, “But God!”

When we look at a rose we can admire the beauty of its color and the fragrance it gives but have we ever stopped to consider its thorns?

We can learn a lot when we parallel our lives to that of the rose. Our lives can reflect such beauty in how we live and serve God but underneath it all are the thorns! What could their purpose be?