Juncos

Visiting my window recently are these sweet white-bellied Juncos. He has a black coat and hers is a little charcoal gray. I read that they will build their nests anywhere from tall grasses to treetops.
To Such As These

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”. (Lk. 18:16)
All My Heart

Weather has been sub-zero lately, making me want to snuggle with a cushy little bear. Oh, and they always love you back.
Criss-Crossed

Have you seen these flowers in bouquets? They are great fillers if not used alone. They’re name is as playful as their look: Billy Balls.
Collectedness

Below are the the earlier stages of this serene still life. The free photo I used was from the Pixabay website, and the only change I made was to give the stiff straight branches a bit of graceful curve.

