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Death Valley Sees 'Super Bloom' of Wildflowers

Death Valley, renowned for its hot and arid climate, has been experiencing a rare surge of life. Hikers and photographers have been flocking to the California region to capture the beauty of a "super bloom," when all the seeds and wildflowers in the area bloom at the same time. Park rangers say the timing only works out like this about once a decade. "Death Valley really goes from being a valley of death to being a valley of life," explained ranger Alan Van Valkenburg.

Possible Preaching Angle:

The desert bursting with vibrant color is a wonderful visual of how Christ has taken our sinful, parched lives and breathed new life into them. But there's one big difference: the super bloom will eventually end, but new life in Christ will last forever.

Source:

Reuters, “Death Valley comes alive with super bloom of flowers,” Yahoo News (3-8-16)

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