My Father's World

Saturday's Photo Hunting: Dark

2012-01-28T03:18:00.000-08:00

Saturday's Photo Hunting: Tree Branches

2012-01-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Merry CHRISTmas 2011!

2011-12-25T12:45:00.000-08:00

Personalize a free picture slideshow

Giveaway at New Living Translation Facebook Page

2011-12-08T13:59:00.001-08:00

There's an awesome giveaway happening over at the New Living Translation Facebook page. Here are the NLT Facebook page giveaway details:
Starting on November 29^th until December 24^th at the New Living Translation Facebook page, they are giving away lots of great prizes and something free for you just for signing up.
By visiting the giveaway entry page (located on the NLT Facebook page, the link is under the profile picture) and entering your name and e-mail address you'll be entered to win the following prizes:

One random person each day will win a Life Application Study Bible Family Pack (Guys Life Application Study Bible hc, Girls Life Application Study Bible hc, Student's Life Application Study Bible hc, Life Application Study Bible hc, Life Application Study Bible Large Print hc).
One Random person each week will win an Apple iPad 2!

Everyone that signs up gets a free download copy of the Life Application Bible Study – Book of Luke!

PhotoHunt: Handwritten

2011-11-26T14:12:00.000-08:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Handwritten.

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." Jeremiah 31:3b

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

PhotoHunt: Wet/Rain

2011-11-19T02:26:00.000-08:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Wet/Rain.

PhotoHunt: Two

2011-11-12T03:40:00.000-08:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Two.

PhotoHunt: Light

2011-11-05T15:46:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Light.

"The Lord is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?"

(~Psalm 27:1)

"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord." (~Psalm 89:15)

PhotoHunt: High

2011-10-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is High.

Highest elevation in Oregon: Mt. Hood, 11,235 feet

"Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the great deep. O Lord, You preserve both man and beast. How priceless is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 36:5-7

Worry about Nothing...Pray about Everything

2011-10-05T00:10:00.000-07:00

PhotoHunt: Yellow

2011-09-24T00:04:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Yellow.

PhotoHunt: Wooden

2011-09-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Wooden.

Wooden benches along the Cleetwood Trail (one of the steepest trails) to Crater Lake...What a welcoming sight to exhausted hikers :)! I certainly was thankful for these wooden benches.

PhotoHunt: Together

2011-07-30T02:09:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchicks.wordpress.com/. This week's theme is Together.

PhotoHunt: Trees

2011-04-09T02:56:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is Trees.

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

~Joyce Kilmer, "Trees," 1914

Blog Party

2011-04-01T23:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog, "My Father's World"! I love God's creation and enjoy photography. I like to put Bible verses on my photos and join the Word-filled Wednesday meme. I have been too busy to participate lately. Anyway, I put together some of my photos with Bible verses into a slideshow and I hope they encourage you somewhat..somehow :).

Thanks so much for stopping by. Please leave a comment here. After April 15th (an extra week for all the late party-hoppers :)), I will randomly draw a name from all the comments and send the winner 10 blank custom-made cards that have one of my photos on the front and a surprise gift :). By the way, my other blog, "Fruitbearers" is also hosting a giveaway. Check it out if you get a chance. To join the Ultimate Blog Party 2011, visit here.

Have a blessed day in the Lord!

My Mighty Rock, My Refuge

2011-03-16T04:06:00.000-07:00

Please continue to pray for people in Japan. Please pray that they will seek the Lord as their refuge and that they will see He is our mighty Rock and our Fortress even when the world is falling apart. Find rest in Him; our hope comes from Him. Trust in Him at all times; He is in control. Pour out your hearts to Him; He cares and He daily bears our burdens (Psalm 68:19).

God Is Love

2011-02-09T03:03:00.000-08:00

"For God so loVed the world,

That He gAve

             His onLy
             begottEn
                  SoN
                      That whosoever believeth
                      In Him
           should Not perish,
        but have Everlasting life."

                                        ~John 3:16 KJV

"This is how we know what LOVE is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us." 1 John 3:16a
"But God demonstrates His own LOVE for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Everyday is Valentine's Day for those who are in Jesus :). Isn't it so awesome that we all are loved by GOD who is LOVE? True LOVE! Perfect LOVE! May we all live a life of love! Let's love like Jesus loves and share His love with everyone!

Book Review: The Heavens Proclaim His Glory (A Spectacular View of Creation through the Lens of the Hubble Telescope

2011-01-16T03:52:00.000-08:00

The Heavens Proclaim His Glory (A Spectacular View of Creation through the Lens of the Hubble Telescope) created and compliled by Lisa Stilwell
ISBN: 9781404189584
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 176

Book Description:
“I can see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” Abraham Lincoln

Our world displays the handiwork of God all around us—in the land and sea, the animals and the plants. But in respect to the sky, the heavens, the universe…there’s a realm of beauty and creation man has not been able to witness, until now. The Heavens Proclaim His Glory is a compilation of stunning photography taken by NASA’s Hubble® Telescope capturing striking images of stars, galaxies, cosmic events, planets, and more. Vivid up-close photographs are paired with a Psalm or quote, as well as a short description of the image. The Heavens will open up a whole new world of worship and praise for our God.

Contributors include: Ken Ham, Francis Chan, Mike Huckabee, John MacArthur, Hank Hanegraaff, Anne Graham Lotz, Max Lucado, Henry & Richard Blackaby, Kirk Cameron, and more.

My Thoughts and Review:
The Heavens Proclaim His Glory is a beautiful gift book that will leave readers with more astounding awe for the wonders of God's creation and for the power of God, the Creator. Every page wowed me. Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope and all the people behind its operation, the images of stars, nebulas, planets, galaxies, and more are available for us to view and enjoy. The beauty, complexity, and magnitude of the heavens are definitely mind-boggling. I enjoyed pondering the Bible verses and insightful words from many well-respected Christians, while admiring all the incredibly breathtaking photographs and learning about the facts. I praise God for His love, grace, mercy, and creativity...for allowing us to be included in His creation and to enjoy His handiwork. God has truly blessed us with wonders beyond words and delight beyond description. I cannot imagine how anyone could possibly read this book and still not believe in God. Creation loudly, clearly, inevitably, undeniably testifies to the existence of the Creator/the Master Designer. I love this book and highly recommend it. In my opinion, it is one of the loveliest gift books/coffee table books I've ever seen :). Great gift for any astronomy lovers by the way!

~ I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program, in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Proclaiming the Work of His Hands

2011-01-12T01:09:00.000-08:00

I love watching sunsets. I thank God for their beauty. May we ourselves, His best creation, never stop declaring the glory of God and proclaiming the work of His hands!

Without Excuse

2010-11-10T01:15:00.000-08:00

Below is a video that my 17 year old daughter made explaining why she believes God exists (within 1 minute). It is an entry for the Always Ready contest by Creation Science Evangelism. I would really appreciate it if you'd vote for her here :)! You don't need to be on Facebook. Just click "Vote Now". You can vote once per day through Nov. 28th. Thanks so much! Soli Deo Gloria!

Love Your Enemies

2010-10-27T03:13:00.000-07:00

"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" Matthew 5:44-47

"But I tell you who hear Me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." Luke 6:27-28

"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Luke 6:35-36

Wordless Wednesday: Resting

2010-10-27T02:34:00.000-07:00

Trust in the Lord

2010-08-11T03:26:00.000-07:00

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

PhotoHunt: Colorful

2010-08-07T03:06:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is Colorful.

Pure Heart

2010-08-04T01:08:00.000-07:00

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matthew 5:8

"The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1Timothy1:5

"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your Word." Psalm 119:9

Unfailing Love

2010-07-14T03:55:00.000-07:00

"But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me." Psalm 13:5-6

"Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him." Psalm 32:10

"The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of His unfailing love." Psalm 33:5

"But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love...May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You." Psalm 33:18, 22

"How priceless is Your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of Your wings." Psalm 36:7

"Rise up and help us; redeem us because of Your unfailing love." Psalm 44:26

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin." Psalm 51:1-2

"But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever." Psalm 52:8

"Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." Psalm 90:14

"Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men." Psalm 107:8

"May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to your servant. Let Your compassion come to me that I may live, for Your law is my delight." Psalm 119:76-77

"Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:8

Peace Like A River

2010-07-07T03:15:00.000-07:00

"This is what the Lord says--your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to My commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Isaiah 48:17, 18

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

PhotoHunt: Open

2010-07-03T02:57:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is Open.

PhotoHunt: Purple

2010-06-26T00:54:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is "Purple."

Gentleness

2010-06-16T00:40:00.000-07:00

"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." 1 Peter 3:15-16

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15:1

This Is My Father's World

2010-06-12T00:29:00.000-07:00

This Is My Father's World written by Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901), sung by Fernando Ortega

This is my Father's world
and to my listening ears,
all nature sings and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world!
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father's world--
the birds their carols raise;
the morning light, the lily white
declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world!
He shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear Him pass--
He speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father's world--
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world!
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
and earth and heav'n be one.

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters." Psalm 24:1-2

It's obvious why I named my photo blog here "My Father's World" :). I truly enjoy and appreciate the marvels of God's ceration all around me. "The earth is full of His unfailing love." (Psalm 33:5b) Thank You, Lord, for all the beauty of Your world and the love You have shown us through Your creation!

God You Reign

2010-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

Performed by: Lincoln Brewster
Written by: Lincoln Brewster; Mia Fieldes

You paint the night; You count the stars
And You call them by name
The skies proclaim, God, You reign

Your glory shines; You teach the sun
When to bring a new day
Creation sings, God, You reign

God, You reign, God, You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign

You part the seas, You move the mountains
With the words that You say
My song remains, God, You reign

You hold my life, You know my heart
And You call me by name
I live to say, God, You reign

God, You reign, God, You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
I know You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign

Hallelujah, Hallelu, Hallelujah, Hallelu
Hallelujah, Hallelu, Hallelujah, Hallelu

God, God, You reign, God, You reign
You reign over me
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
Reign over me
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
Forever and ever, God, You reign
God, You reign, God, You reign
(God, You reign, God, You reign)
Forever and ever, God, You reign
(God, You reign)

"The Lord reigns forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He will judge the world in righteousness; He will govern the peoples with justice. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:7-10

"The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice." Psalm 97:1

"The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord." Psalm 146:10

"Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory!" Revelation 19:6b-7a

Temporary vs. Eternal

2010-05-19T02:32:00.000-07:00

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4: 17-18

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

2010-05-15T00:57:00.000-07:00

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (written by Joachim Neander, translated by Catherine Winkworth, sung by Fernando Ortega)

"Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name.
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits--
who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." Psalm 103:1-5
"May the peoples praise You, O God; may all the peoples praise You." Psalm 67:3

"Praise to the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee, decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee. How oft in grief hath not He brought thee relief, spreading His wings to o'er shade thee!" (the fourth stanza of the hymn that is not sung in this video)

The Word of Our God Stands Forever!

2010-05-12T02:45:00.000-07:00

The Sovereign Lord is My Strength!

2010-05-05T00:54:00.000-07:00

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights." Habakkuk 3:17-19

I hope and pray that God will always enable me to trust in Him no matter what and to say: "Though...whatever I have to go through in life...(trials, sufferings, losses, etc.), yet I will rejoice in the Lord!" He is indeed my strength and comfort. Circumstances change but He never changes. We can always be joyful in who He is.

The Lowly Things

2010-04-28T01:43:00.000-07:00

"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God--that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: 'Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.'" 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

For He Cares

2010-04-21T01:38:00.000-07:00

"Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22

Let's leave our burdens, concerns, fears, worries, problems at Jesus's feet. He truly cares for you and me! His grace is sufficient for us; His power is made perfect in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9a) We can rest in His love, grace, and mercy. God is in control; we just need to trust and obey.

Photo Hunter: Vertical

2010-04-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is "Vertical."

Photo Hunter: Fresh

2010-03-27T02:47:00.000-07:00

It's time for another weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is "Fresh."

Fresh Raindrops on Tulip

Fresh Air

(It's hard to capture "fresh air" in photo, isn't it :)?)

Photo Hunt: Three

2010-03-20T03:14:00.000-07:00

I am participating in the weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is Three. Trillium (three-petaled flowers) symbolize the Trinity of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (one God revealed in three Persons).

PhotoHunt: Daily

2010-02-27T00:07:00.000-08:00

This is my first time participating in the weekly PhotoHunt hosted at http://tnchick.com/. This week's theme is Daily. God causes sun to rise and set daily. "The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets." (Psalm 50:1)

One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 68:19: "Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens."

"Peace is seeing a sunrise or a sunset and knowing Whom to thank." ~Unknown

Canada Geese

2010-02-10T01:27:00.000-08:00

Did you know that geese mate for life?

Note: I'm having a poster print giveaway on my main blog. You have a chance to win one 18x24 poster print (to be made from your digital photo). I hope you will stop by and enter :).

2009-05-20T01:49:00.000-07:00

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable." Joseph Addison

Life is

2009-05-13T02:37:00.000-07:00

"Life is what we are alive to. It is not length but breadth.... Be alive to...goodness, kindness, purity, love, history, poetry, music, flowers, stars, God, and eternal hope." Maltbie D. Babcock

"May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works." Psalm 104:31

P.S. I'm having a Vision Forum DVD Giveaway on my main blog, "Living for God". The deadline is tomorrow. Hope you'll stop by and enter :).

2009-04-29T02:05:00.000-07:00

"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--His eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." Romans 1:20

I usually post only photos and some Bible verses here. Obviously, I believe in creation according to God's Holy Word. I have been showing you all the beauty of His creation through my photos on this blog. Today, I am excited to share with you a new website called "Creation Minute" where you can watch amazing videos about scientific facts as evidence for creation.

Creation Minute is an exciting series hosted by Eric Hovind that explores the creation worldview using cutting-edge visual effects and digital technology. Each episode challenges the evolution theory and gives evidence of the Bible's historical and scientific accuracy.

Click anywhere on that link (in purple, turns green when your mouse hovers over it) to go to the website. The videos are very cool! When you're done watching the current episode, click "more".

Magnificent Magnolias

2009-04-22T02:02:00.000-07:00

Bee-utiful!

2009-04-15T03:29:00.000-07:00

Colors of Spring

2009-04-07T01:02:00.000-07:00

I enjoy photography; therefore, I was excited to find a photo contest hosted by Lori at A Cowboy's Wife. The theme for April’s Blue Ribbon Photo Contest is colors. I love tulips! This picture was taken at the Tulip Festival in Woodburn where there was a multitude of colorful tulips. What a fantastic feast for the eyes (especially for the tulip lovers like me)!

Owl at the High Desert Museum

2009-04-01T03:06:00.000-07:00

"Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto Thee. Hide not Thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline Thine ear unto me: in the day when I call, answer me speedily. ...I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert." Psalm 102:1-2, 6

Dazzling Daffodils

2009-03-25T01:48:00.000-07:00

"As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with their children's children--with those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts." Psalm 103:15-18

Smith Rock State Park

2009-03-18T02:42:00.000-07:00

"He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge." Psalm 62:6-7

2009-02-18T01:23:00.000-08:00

"For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all his paths." Proverbs 5:21
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

2009-02-10T23:50:00.000-08:00

"The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down." Psalm 104:19

His Eye Is On the Sparrow

2009-01-28T00:11:00.000-08:00

Last Thursday evening, we saw and heard a bird flying into our window. We went outside to see if it was okay. The sparrow was standing motionless on the deck. The kids and I tiptoed to get a closer look. We then were right next to it taking pictures; yet its body was not moving at all even though it appeared to have no injuries. The poor bird must have been in shock. After a while (at least 5 minutes), my youngest son asked me if he could pet the bird. I said yes. While my son gently stroked its feather, it flew away. We were glad to see that.

This rare experience of witnessing a sparrow fall to the ground (from bumping into our window) made Matthew 10:29-31 come alive to me: "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." The hymn, "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" also came to mind. I am so thankful for God's love for me and His concern for my life. "...I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free, for His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."

2009-01-21T02:17:00.000-08:00

"Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens." Psalm 68:19

Snow

2009-01-07T01:53:00.000-08:00

"'Come now, let us reason together,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'" Isaiah 1:18

Wintry Scene

2008-12-17T11:03:00.000-08:00

Bald Peak State Park

2008-11-19T01:51:00.000-08:00

Fall

2008-11-12T01:13:00.000-08:00

Flowers Around My House

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God Loves You!

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"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

Sunset at the beach

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Tiptoe through the Tulips

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Tulip Festival at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm

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"Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; they will sing before the Lord, for He comes, He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His truth." Psalm 96:12, 13

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"I lift my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2

Petrified White Oak

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"The Lord will either calm your storm or allow it to rage while He calms you." Unknown

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"Peace is seeing a sunrise or a sunset and knowing Whom to thank." Anonymous

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Brave Squirrel

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Cape Lookout

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Silver Falls

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"The brook would lose its song if you removed the rocks." Anonymous

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Rooted in Love

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"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17b-19

Do you see "Y"?

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July 1, 2005 at Ecola State Park