14 Days of ROSES - Day#9

14 Days of ROSES - Day#9

Valentine's Day is 5 days away.  Love, chocolate, roses and diamonds all come to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day.  This made me realize that I really don't know the hagiography (biography) of Saint Valentine.

(If you missed Day#8 - click HERE)

I found multiple very different accounts of this Saint's history during my research.  A common one was that St. Valentine was a bishop and protected young Christian men from having to fight in the Roman army by arranging for them to get married (married men did not have to fight)(hence, Valentine's Day being about couples).

I even found a vague reference that St. V. helped bee keepers (maybe that's why roses are a popular gift?).

My favorite account of St. Valentine is this:

- St. V. and a judge were discussing Jesus (St. V. was essentially witnessing to this judge).  The judge said to St. V., "if you can restore my blind daughter's sight, then I will believe in Jesus."  St. V. prayed and laid his hands on the judge's daughter and she was healed!!  The judge immediately asked St. V. what he should do and St. V. said to get rid of all idols from his house and to pray and fast for three days.  After which, the judge freed all Christian inmates under his charge and then he, his family and all his staff were baptized!!!

(Just to clarify - I believe that when "he, his family & staff were baptized" - that means that they were "baptized in the Spirit."  Meaning that they were filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit.

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In this 14 day series, I will be featuring a famous "rose" saying, phrase or poem each day.  As well as sharing an old rose post from the past.

(Also, checkout the 14 Day Chocolate series that I did a few years ago - they will be at the bottom of each post).

ENJOY!

There are different meanings/symbols for each color of rose:

RED - love (romantic love)

YELLOW - friendship, joy

WHITE - purity, loyalty, new beginnings

PINK - peace, happiness, gratitude

BLACK - rebellion, farewell, ending

BLUE - adventure, mystery

PURPLE - royalty, charm, elegance

ORANGE - enthusiasm

Featured ROSE post from the past:

Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

Click HERE to view

Frank's Flowers - "Monet's Watercolor" Rose 

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A few years ago I did a series called:

"14 Days of CHOCOLATE"

click HERE to view DAY#9

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Energy, Frequency & Vibration #14 - PURPLE

Energy, Frequency & Vibration #14 - PURPLE

This is part 14 in the series on "Energy, Frequency & Vibration."  Last year we learned about the frequency of color and I mentioned that in the future we will go through each color in more detail.  Today, is the final color in the color chart below.  We are studying the color PURPLE and we will focus on what significance that color has in the Bible.

(If you didn't read the COLOR post from last year then click HERE to read "COLORS")

Just to refresh our memories - below is the frequency chart from the previous COLOR post:

 

In Bible commentaries, the color "PURPLE" is used to symbolize royalty, repentance, and God's love, power, holiness and majesty.

The color purple was very important in the Old Testament - there were detailed requirements for the altar, tabernacle and when Solomon built the temple. (see Bible verses below):

If you recall, in the Covenant series that we did last Fall, we learned that the Tribe of Levi were responsible for taking care of the Tabernacle and Covenant Law.

Last year we studied the 7 Covenants - click HERE to read about the Levitical/Priestly Covenant.

Purple clothing was also very significant and was a sign of royalty.

In the Old Testament, Daniel was given status and clothed in purple after he interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream.

Also, the "wife of noble character" in Proverbs 31 was clothed in purple.

The most important example was when the soldiers mockingly robed Jesus in purple just before He was crucified. 

 

The soldiers blasphemously clothed Jesus in purple but Jesus rightly deserves to be in purple because He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords forever and ever.

(see Bible verses below):

Finally, let's talk about "Lydia" in the New Testament.  After Paul was preaching, a business woman named Lydia became a believer in Jesus Christ.  She was a "dealer in purple cloth"  (see verse below):

 

I didn't know what a "dealer in purple cloth" really meant so I did some research.

In New Testament times, making purple dye was very difficult.  Purple dye was made from the "murex sea snail."  While these "snails" are larger than the small snails that we might find in the garden, they still required thousands of sea snails to produce a small amount of dye.  This means that Lydia was a successful and wealthy woman.

Paul stayed with Lydia twice but I also read that Lydia's house became a base for the Christians in that city.

Even today the color purple is not the most common color.  It is special and perfect for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Previous "Energy, Frequency & Vibration" posts:

#1 - God's Power

#2 - God's Word

#3 - Music

#4 - Singing

#5 - Instruments

#6 - Water

#7 - Church Window Shapes

#8 - Colors

#9 - The Color RED

#10 - The Color ORANGE

#11 - The Color YELLOW/GOLD

#12 - The Color GREEN

#13 - The Color BLUE

#14 - The Color PURPLE

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Day#8 - 14 Days of ROSES

14 Days of ROSES - Day#8

Valentine's Day is 6 days away.  Love, chocolate, roses and diamonds all come to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day.  This made me realize that I really don't know the hagiography (biography) of Saint Valentine.

(If you missed Day#7 - click HERE)

I found multiple very different accounts of this Saint's history during my research.  A common one was that St. Valentine was a bishop and protected young Christian men from having to fight in the Roman army by arranging for them to get married (married men did not have to fight)(hence, Valentine's Day being about couples).

I even found a vague reference that St. V. helped bee keepers (maybe that's why roses are a popular gift?).

My favorite account of St. Valentine is this:

- St. V. and a judge were discussing Jesus (St. V. was essentially witnessing to this judge).  The judge said to St. V., "if you can restore my blind daughter's sight, then I will believe in Jesus."  St. V. prayed and laid his hands on the judge's daughter and she was healed!!  The judge immediately asked St. V. what he should do and St. V. said to get rid of all idols from his house and to pray and fast for three days.  After which, the judge freed all Christian inmates under his charge and then he, his family and all his staff were baptized!!!

(Just to clarify - I believe that when "he, his family & staff were baptized" - that means that they were "baptized in the Spirit."  Meaning that they were filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit.

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In this 14 day series, I will be featuring a famous "rose" saying, phrase or poem each day.  As well as sharing an old rose post from the past.

(Also, checkout the 14 Day Chocolate series that I did a few years ago - they will be at the bottom of each post).

ENJOY!

There are different meanings/symbols for each color of rose:

RED - love (romantic love)

YELLOW - friendship, joy

WHITE - purity, loyalty, new beginnings

PINK - peace, happiness, gratitude

BLACK - rebellion, farewell, ending

BLUE - adventure, mystery

PURPLE - royalty, charm, elegance

ORANGE - enthusiasm

Featured ROSE post from the past:

All roses in this picture were grown by my dad & all photos were taken by me:  Angie Ouellette-Tower

About 10 years ago I featured this old Christmas hymn called "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"

Click HERE to view

Third of Advent - "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" 

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A few years ago I did a series called:

"14 Days of CHOCOLATE"

click HERE to view DAY#8

14 Days of ROSES - Day#7

14 Days of ROSES - Day#7

Valentine's Day is 7 days away.  Love, chocolate, roses and diamonds all come to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day.  This made me realize that I really don't know the hagiography (biography) of Saint Valentine.

(If you missed Day#6 - click HERE)

I found multiple very different accounts of this Saint's history during my research.  A common one was that St. Valentine was a bishop and protected young Christian men from having to fight in the Roman army by arranging for them to get married (married men did not have to fight)(hence, Valentine's Day being about couples).

I even found a vague reference that St. V. helped bee keepers (maybe that's why roses are a popular gift?).

My favorite account of St. Valentine is this:

- St. V. and a judge were discussing Jesus (St. V. was essentially witnessing to this judge).  The judge said to St. V., "if you can restore my blind daughter's sight, then I will believe in Jesus."  St. V. prayed and laid his hands on the judge's daughter and she was healed!!  The judge immediately asked St. V. what he should do and St. V. said to get rid of all idols from his house and to pray and fast for three days.  After which, the judge freed all Christian inmates under his charge and then he, his family and all his staff were baptized!!!

(Just to clarify - I believe that when "he, his family & staff were baptized" - that means that they were "baptized in the Spirit."  Meaning that they were filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit.

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In this 14 day series, I will be featuring a famous "rose" saying, phrase or poem each day.  As well as sharing an old rose post from the past.

(Also, checkout the 14 Day Chocolate series that I did a few years ago - they will be at the bottom of each post).

ENJOY!

There are different meanings/symbols for each color of rose:

RED - love (romantic love)

YELLOW - friendship, joy

WHITE - purity, loyalty, new beginnings

PINK - peace, happiness, gratitude

BLACK - rebellion, farewell, ending

BLUE - adventure, mystery

PURPLE - royalty, charm, elegance

ORANGE - enthusiasm

Featured ROSE post from the past:

Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

Click HERE to view

Frank's Flowers - The "Sunset" Rose 

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A few years ago I did a series called:

"14 Days of CHOCOLATE"

click HERE to view DAY#7

Day#6 - 14 Days of ROSES

14 Days of ROSES - Day#6

Valentine's Day is 8 days away.  Love, chocolate, roses and diamonds all come to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day.  This made me realize that I really don't know the hagiography (biography) of Saint Valentine.

(If you missed Day#5 - click HERE)

I found multiple very different accounts of this Saint's history during my research.  A common one was that St. Valentine was a bishop and protected young Christian men from having to fight in the Roman army by arranging for them to get married (married men did not have to fight)(hence, Valentine's Day being about couples).

I even found a vague reference that St. V. helped bee keepers (maybe that's why roses are a popular gift?).

My favorite account of St. Valentine is this:

- St. V. and a judge were discussing Jesus (St. V. was essentially witnessing to this judge).  The judge said to St. V., "if you can restore my blind daughter's sight, then I will believe in Jesus."  St. V. prayed and laid his hands on the judge's daughter and she was healed!!  The judge immediately asked St. V. what he should do and St. V. said to get rid of all idols from his house and to pray and fast for three days.  After which, the judge freed all Christian inmates under his charge and then he, his family and all his staff were baptized!!!

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In this 14 day series, I will be featuring a famous "rose" saying, phrase or poem each day.  As well as sharing an old rose post from the past.

(Also, checkout the 14 Day Chocolate series that I did a few years ago - they will be at the bottom of each post).

ENJOY!

JUST TO CLARIFY about the quote above - I do NOT agree with Emma Goldman on probably everything else she advocates.  However, we are in total agreement on this quote - I would much rather have roses on my table than any kind of jewelry on my neck. 

There are different meanings/symbols for each color of rose:

RED - love (romantic love)

YELLOW - friendship, joy

WHITE - purity, loyalty, new beginnings

PINK - peace, happiness, gratitude

BLACK - rebellion, farewell, ending

BLUE - adventure, mystery

PURPLE - royalty, charm, elegance

ORANGE - enthusiasm

Featured ROSE post from the past:

Click HERE to view

Frank's Flowers - The "Rolly" Rose 

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Thursday Favorite Things

You're the STAR

Tuesdays with a Twist

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A few years ago I did a series called:

"14 Days of CHOCOLATE"

click HERE to view DAY#6

14 Days of ROSES - Day#5

14 Days of ROSES - Day#5

Valentine's Day is 9 days away.  Love, chocolate, roses and diamonds all come to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day.  This made me realize that I really don't know the hagiography (biography) of Saint Valentine.

(If you missed Day#4 - click HERE)

I found multiple very different accounts of this Saint's history during my research.  A common one was that St. Valentine was a bishop and protected young Christian men from having to fight in the Roman army by arranging for them to get married (married men did not have to fight)(hence, Valentine's Day being about couples).

I even found a vague reference that St. V. helped bee keepers (maybe that's why roses are a popular gift?).

My favorite account of St. Valentine is this:

- St. V. and a judge were discussing Jesus (St. V. was essentially witnessing to this judge).  The judge said to St. V., "if you can restore my blind daughter's sight, then I will believe in Jesus."  St. V. prayed and laid his hands on the judge's daughter and she was healed!!  The judge immediately asked St. V. what he should do and St. V. said to get rid of all idols from his house and to pray and fast for three days.  After which, the judge freed all Christian inmates under his charge and then he, his family and all his staff were baptized!!!

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In this 14 day series, I will be featuring a famous "rose" saying, phrase or poem each day.  As well as sharing an old rose post from the past.

(Also, checkout the 14 Day Chocolate series that I did a few years ago - they will be at the bottom of each post).

ENJOY!

There are different meanings/symbols for each color of rose:

RED - love (romantic love)

YELLOW - friendship, joy

WHITE - purity, loyalty, new beginnings

PINK - peace, happiness, gratitude

BLACK - rebellion, farewell, ending

BLUE - adventure, mystery

PURPLE - royalty, charm, elegance

ORANGE - enthusiasm

Featured ROSE post from the past:

Photo by Angie Ouellette-Tower

Click HERE to view

Frank's Flowers - "Mauve Miracle" Rose 

Shared with:

Senior Salon Pit Stop

Thursday Favorite Things

You're the STAR

Tuesdays with a Twist

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A few years ago I did a series called:

"14 Days of CHOCOLATE"

click HERE to view DAY#5