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Kim Gibbs, owner of Pink Lotus Natural Health holds a handmade deer-hide drum used in energy clearing exercises.
Kim Gibbs, owner of Pink Lotus Natural Health holds a handmade deer-hide drum used in energy clearing exercises. Handle of the drum is often adorned with a stone.
PHOTOS: Messiah Lutheran Church garden
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs and stones inspired by the Bible.
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The rose bush in Messiah Lutheran Church's landscaping garden was planted to signify the beauty of God's Kingdom.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs and stones inspired by the Bible. The hydrangeas were planted to signify Christ's resurrection from the dead, as well as the purity of his life.
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The boxwood bush in Messiah Lutheran Church's landscaping garden was planted to signify longevity and eternal life.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The little devil ninebark bush was planted as a reminder to turn away from sin.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The rose bush was planted to signify the beauty of God's kingdom.
Messiah garden 7
The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The hydrangeas were planted to signify Christ's resurrection from the dead, as well as the purity of his life.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The hydrangeas were planted to signify Christ's resurrection from the dead, as well as the purity of his life.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The rose bush was planted to signify the beauty of God's kingdom.
Messiah garden 10
The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible. The burning bush was planted to signify God's appearance to Moses and the delivery of the Ten Commandments.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible.
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The landscaping garden at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mason City features flowers, shrubs, and stones inspired by the Bible.

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