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I love to see how flowers stand out against the leaves. There is such beauty in the flowers and the vibrant colors. Yet we have to appreciate the greenery as its own beauty. In our faith journeys, we may favor the bright spots. But we have to realize without the darker settings, we cannot fully…http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/throughthelensoffaith/files/2017/09/IMG_1009-e1521167208965-225x300.jpg