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. These tend to average once a decade, with the most recent superbloom years being 2016, 2005, and 1998.
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)