April Showers bring May Flowers, right? Well, we had lots of showers here in Mississippi this April, so I’m banking on the May flowers and praying for not too hot temps {we’ve already hit 90 degrees… eek}. One of my favorite parts of May is MOTHER’S DAY. I’m pretty sure Mother’s Day is one of…
Spikenard is mentioned in the Bible 17 different times- whether directly or indirectly. It was one of the most precious oils in ancient times—used only by priests, Kings, or high initiates. Spikenard is the oil that Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus’ feet with before the Last Supper. “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made…
Onycha is one of the three oils that make up what is often referred to as the “Holy Incense Recipe”. Most commonly pronounced “Oh-nigh-ka”, it comes from a tree resin that can be used in that form or turned into what we know of as an essential oil in liquid form. While researching Onycha I…
Native to the Middle East, Galbanum essential oil is prominently related to Frankincense and usually combined in ancient history with other essential oils like Frankincense and Myrrh for grounding and meditation purposes. The intricate steps from seed to harvest to distillation are remarkable. Enjoy how Mrs. Maud Grieve describes the pattern of the…
Hello, April! Bring the rain, end the snow, grow green grasses, sprout new leaves, ripen the fruit, and warm the Earth! It is a wonderful time of year when more time is spent outdoors than in. Take in a deep breath and what do you smell? Ahhh, oranges on the front porch, fresh cut grass,…
The Rose of Sharon was first mentioned in the Bible in the Song of Songs by Solomon chapter 2 verse 1. The speaker, the Beloved, says, “I am the Rose of Sharon, the Lily of the Valley.” Jewish scholars believe that the Song of Solomon is a picture of the love between Christ and…