Amazing Charleston!

I got carried away with picture taking!  (I'll save some for tomorrow.)  Here are just a few of the special features that attracted my attention.  I could have done a series on iron work, or shutters, or doors, or door knockers, or window boxes, or garden statuary, or any number of other features of the incredibly beautiful, historic homes in Charleston. 

I included the last one - a very old Lutheran Church with three red doors - because we overheard one of the tour guides explaining that the red doors were significant for two reasons.  The first is that they symbolize blood--both the blood of Jesus and the blood shed during the wars that raged around Charleston.  Secondly, they symbolize sanctuary--a place of safety.  I thought to myself, "How linked the two concepts are!  We are safe and at peace with God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ!"  What a non-verbal message in these red doors!

9 comments:

  1. I loved these beautiful pictures Rebecca, thank you for sharing my friend....:-) Hugs

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  2. You take some gorgeous pictures Rebecca! That very first fence looked very painful!! I can't wait to see more! Love Di ♥

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  3. It looks as lovely as I've always heard it was.
    I have a red front door too!

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  4. I loved the flowers and windows, but that first fence did not look very friendly!
    ♥...Wanda

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  5. What beautiful pictures! (I'm starved for spring so I especially love the flower photos right now!:) I would love to travel a little bit more in the United States someday...there are so many gems and treasures to see!

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  6. What absolutely lovely pictures you have taken Rebecca! I looked at this post and the one before it... I loved the symbolism of the red doors!

    What wonderful works of art.. and it must be such a delight to your heart.

    I have been away from blog world for a while, and it's good to re connect with my friends!

    Happy Easter week to you!

    Love
    Lidj

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  7. Very interesting info about the red doors; beautiful pictures. Trust you'll continue to have a fun, relaxing time.

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  8. Absolutely stunning!!! You are enjoying one of my favorite places...I have been stopping by to visit, but haven't had time to comment...so today, I've come back for a leisurely "revisit"...I never get tired of Charleston! AND I never get tired of YOUR inspirational thoughts!!! I love the connection that you made between sanctuary and the blood of Christ!! What a beautiful picture! Love you!! Janine XO

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