Overview
Come on a spiritual journey, a journey of beautiful flowers and a sojourn into the depths of Christian love. Join author and seasoned gardener Tom Clarke as he artistically describes the natural beauty of flowers and the multi-faceted dimensions of love. Feel the Lord’s gentle touch as thirty flowers are colorfully presented from the Gethsemane Prayer Garden. Unique aspects of each flower are then brought out as representations of God’s love and our heartfelt response. The hope is that through this book, each person will richly and deeply experience the love of Christ.
Keiki’s Review
A gardener’s delight, A Garden of Love by Thomas Clarke, caretaker of the Gethsemane Prayer Garden in Syracuse, NY, takes a select group of flowers and describes God’s love, mercy, hope, redemption, and so much more.
As I read through this book, I could hear the heart of the author. Each flower is described and the wonder of creation is related. Not a gardener myself, I enjoyed reading how the author related the nuances of each flower to the attributes of God, creation, and the disciplines of Christianity.
This is a book for the quiet times, for times of reflection. The vivid photos added greatly to the book. They helped me identify the flowers by name. These reflections remain with me.
- When I see a Bellflower now, I may think of the how continuous and hopeful love should be.
- When I see a bright Chrysanthemum now, I may think of the reconciliation of Billy and Marge.
- When I see a Coneflower now, I will be reminded of what heaven may be like as I look around at the saints.
I recommend it as a great selection for a gardener or for personal use.
Disclaimer: The review copy of this book was provided by the author and donated to the library of Westwood Baptist Church.
Reviewed by: Keiki Hendrix
Reviewed for: The Vessel Project
