Interactive Guide
Each plant carries a scripture, a story, and a reason. Explore the biblical plants Carol researched.
Each plant in GOD’s Plants carries a scripture, a story, and a lesson. Explore the garden of faith that Carol researched over years of dedicated study.
Mint
matthew 23:23
A common herb used to season food, Jesus referenced Mint when teaching about tithing and the weightier matters of the law.
Herbs & Spices
Hyssop
Psalm 51:7
Used in purification rituals, Hyssop symbolizes cleansing and repentance — “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.”
Herbs & Spices
Coriander
Exodus 16:31
The manna from heaven was described as being like coriander seed — God’s daily provision for His people in the wilderness.
Herbs & Spices
Cumin
Isaiah 28:27
A spice carefully harvested, Cumin reminds us that God cares about the details of our lives with equal precision.
Herbs & Spices
Olive Tree
Genesis 8:11
The dove returned to Noah with an olive leaf — a symbol of peace, hope, and God’s promise after the flood.
Trees
Cedar of Lebanon
1 Kings 5:6
Mighty and enduring, Cedar was used to build Solomon’s Temple — representing strength, permanence, and worship.
Trees
Fig Tree
Matthew 21:19
Jesus cursed the barren fig tree as a lesson about genuine faith and bearing spiritual fruit in our lives.
Trees
Willow
Psalm 137:2
By the rivers of Babylon, the Israelites hung their harps on willow trees — a poignant image of sorrow and longing for home.
Trees
Almond Tree
Jeremiah 1:11
God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.
Trees
Lily
Matthew 6:28
“Consider the lilies of the field” — Jesus taught that if God clothes the flowers so beautifully, how much more will He care for us.
Flowers
Rose of Sharon
Song of Solomon 2:1
A symbol of beauty and love in scripture, often associated with Christ’s love for His people.
Flowers
Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31
The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of garden plants — a powerful metaphor for faith that starts small but grows mighty.
Flowers
Lily of the Valley
Song of Solomon 2:1
Delicate and fragrant, representing humility, purity, and the return of Christ in Christian tradition.
Flowers
Wheat
Matthew 13:25
Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.
Crops & Grains
Barley
Ruth 2:23
The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.
Crops & Grains
Rye
Ezekiel 4:9
One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.
Crops & Grains
Flax
Exodus 9:31
Used for linen production in ancient times, Flax represents industry, provision, and the craftsmanship God gives His people.
Crops & Grains
Apple
Proverbs 25:11
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.
Fruits
Grape Vine
John 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.
Fruits
Melons
Numbers 11:5
The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.
Fruits
Olive
Deuteronomy 8:8
Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.
Fruits
Crown of Thorns
Matthew 27:29
The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.
Special
Bulrush
Exodus 2:3
The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.
Herbs & Spices
Mulberry
Luke 17:6
Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.
Trees
Hemlock
Hosea 10:4
A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.
Herbs & Spices
Mint
matthew 23:23
A common herb used to season food, Jesus referenced Mint when teaching about tithing and the weightier matters of the law.
Herbs & Spices
Hyssop
Psalm 51:7
Used in purification rituals, Hyssop symbolizes cleansing and repentance — “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.”
Herbs & Spices
Coriander
Exodus 16:31
The manna from heaven was described as being like coriander seed — God’s daily provision for His people in the wilderness.
Herbs & Spices
Cumin
Isaiah 28:27
A spice carefully harvested, Cumin reminds us that God cares about the details of our lives with equal precision.
Herbs & Spices
Bulrush
Exodus 2:3
The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.
Herbs & Spices
Hemlock
Hosea 10:4
A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.
Herbs & Spices
Olive Tree
Genesis 8:11
The dove returned to Noah with an olive leaf — a symbol of peace, hope, and God’s promise after the flood.
Trees
Cedar of Lebanon
1 Kings 5:6
Mighty and enduring, Cedar was used to build Solomon’s Temple — representing strength, permanence, and worship.
Trees
Fig Tree
Matthew 21:19
Jesus cursed the barren fig tree as a lesson about genuine faith and bearing spiritual fruit in our lives.
Trees
Willow
Psalm 137:2
By the rivers of Babylon, the Israelites hung their harps on willow trees — a poignant image of sorrow and longing for home.
Trees
Almond Tree
Jeremiah 1:11
God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.
Trees
Mulberry
Luke 17:6
Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.
Trees
Lily
Matthew 6:28
“Consider the lilies of the field” — Jesus taught that if God clothes the flowers so beautifully, how much more will He care for us.
Flowers
Rose of Sharon
Song of Solomon 2:1
A symbol of beauty and love in scripture, often associated with Christ’s love for His people.
Flowers
Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31
The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of garden plants — a powerful metaphor for faith that starts small but grows mighty.
Flowers
Lily of the Valley
Song of Solomon 2:1
Delicate and fragrant, representing humility, purity, and the return of Christ in Christian tradition.
Flowers
Crown of Thorns
Matthew 27:29
The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.
Special
Wheat
Matthew 13:25
Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.
Crops & Grains
Barley
Ruth 2:23
The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.
Crops & Grains
Rye
Ezekiel 4:9
One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.
Crops & Grains
Flax
Exodus 9:31
Used for linen production in ancient times, Flax represents industry, provision, and the craftsmanship God gives His people.
Crops & Grains
Apple
Proverbs 25:11
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.
Fruits
Grape Vine
John 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.
Fruits
Melons
Numbers 11:5
The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.
Fruits
Olive
Deuteronomy 8:8
Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.
Fruits
This is just a glimpse — the full book explores all 66 plants with stories, illustrations, and scripture.
Turn Every Plant Into a Lesson
Perfect for Sunday school teachers, homeschool parents, and anyone who wants to teach faith through natur