Cool pic

Storm clouds over Dow at sunset.

Rare find

Sabine's gulls are very rare along the Gulf Coast. This juvenile was a long way from home. They normally nest in the artic, but have been seen here before during migration.

This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. -- Philippians 1:9-10

Knowledge comes from communication with the Father. Study increases our depth of insight. And learning the torah will teach what is best so we might be blameless. We must be ready for the return of our Savior.

Gracious and Almighty God, teach me your ways and give me your heart as I strive to not only love you, but to know your will and have insight into your ways. Help me to know the best things to do today and through the rest of my life. Give me wisdom to use my time in the best way possible to live out your will in my work, with my family, among my friends, and especially before those who do not know Christ as their Savior. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord I pray. Amen.

Maranatha

God bless

dns

Osprey

This pretty fellow and a couple of friends have returned to one of my hot spots.

Child of Light

A favorite sunset sight. I like this back country road. These vultures are always there in the evenings and after a cool front I know I can expect a red sky.

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God. -- John 3:20-21

Truth is seen in what it does and whom it seeks. Let's live as children of light and seek after the Father who dwells in indescribably glorious light so we might be the light of the world.

Father of every heavenly light, I ask you to correct me gently as I place myself, my imperfections, failures and sins in your presence. Forgive and cleanse me by the blood of Jesus so that I might be spotless and holy and blameless in your sight. O Lord, I don't just want to be forgiven; I want to be useful to you and your church. Please help me find my way to usefulness. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Awaiting His return

God bless

dns

Willet

So windy today not much happening at my shooting spots. Mostly mosquitoes and a few birds. Another silhouette has to do for now.. :))

You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. -- Ephesians 5:8

Before and after -- that's the story of grace. "I once was lost but now I'm found, was blind but now I see." If we could only fully grasp what we so easily sing then life would be filled with more grace and our churches with more confident servants of God.

Lord God Almighty, by your grace I know today that I stand before you welcomed into your presence and received as a beloved child. Thank you for rescuing me from all the traps of the darkness and bringing me into your light. Guide my heart and my feet so they will walk your path and show forth your light. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Maranatha

God bless

dns

Blessings

This Green Heron was upset by my presents. It shows it's crown when disturbed. I caught this silhouette of this one at Sea Center Texas yesterday evening.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. -- 2 Corinthians 13:14

When I was growing up there was this old lady who lived next door to us. I didn't see her much as to me, she was very old and I was very young, probably 6 or 7. I remember every time I saw her she would bless me. Now as I am getting old and study the bible myself, I better understand. As I read through the bible I see many blessings spoken. From the very early times through the gospels, God's children have blessed one another. Why have we forgotten the act of blessing each other?

Father, I am thinking of several precious friends who need the richness of this blessing to fall upon them. Please bless them richly and graciously. In Jesus' name I ask it. Amen.
Maranatha

God bless

dns

Quintana Jetty

From end looking back.

Rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. -- Joel 2:23
"The prayers go up and the blessings come down..." The words to this children's song are only half right, because God sends his blessings many times even when we don't pray. But just as we love the special smell that comes with a drought-breaking rain, God loves the aroma of his children's joy, especially when he is the source of its delight!

Holy God and tender Father, you are my great delight. When all others fail, you are still God. You are my rock and fortress, you are my tender shepherd, and you are my solid mountain that cannot be shaken or moved. Your blessings and grace shower down upon me and fill me with joy. I can't wait for the day I get to see you face to face and delight in your presence forever. Until then, Iwill rejoice in anticipation. In Jesus' glorious name I pray. Amen.

Maranatha

God bless

dns

Swainson's Hawk

This fellow has been hanging around out at the refuge, but I was unable to get a shot of it. For several days I tried, but failed. Several photographers were successful, but not me. So yesterday I finally got close enough for a couple of minutes to get some nice photos to share.

All people will know that you are my followers if you love each other." -- John 13:35 (ERV)

Want to know churches that are really Jesus' disciples? Simple --administer the love test. Do they truly love each other?

Father, please help me and my church family to pass the love test! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Maranatha, awiting His return.

God bless

dns

Wisdom

Stopped in the street and got to take these. I wonder what passers-by were thinking??

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. -- James 3:13
The character of a loving and humble lifestyle shows who is truly wise. It is so easy for people to act arrogantly, yet in the Lord's eyes they are worse than silly; they are woefully ignorant.Wisdom is not about flaunting knowledge but about living a godly life. Which more closely resembles you in your walk with Jesus --wisdom expressed through a humble and loving lifestyle or smart aleck with feelings of superiority and arrogance? (Humm.. )

Loving Shepherd, I know you have been a wise and loving Father to me. Help me share the care that you have lavished on me with the person who most needs it today. Please protect me from arrogance and feelings of superiority, and gently humble me in the ways that make me a more useful tool in your hands. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

This hits so close to home for me it really sticks out. Man was a words. Praisie God!!

Maranatha.

God bless

dns

Even to old age

[The Lord says,] "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. -- Isaiah 46:4
God will not forget us when we're in trouble or when we are old. We may outlive our friends and be forgotten by those who know us, but God will never leave us or forsake us. He will sustain, carry, protect, and rescue us.

Thank you, my Father, for promising to never forget me. Because of your faithfulness to your children of old, I know I can trust your promise to never leave me. I trust that no matter where I am or where I go, you will go with me. In Jesus' name I offer my heartfelt thanks. Amen.

What an awesome God we serve.

Maranatha

God bless.

dns

Little Blue

In white morph.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. -- Psalm 143:10

We want the Spirit to be at work in us to make us like Jesus. For this to happen, we must open our hearts to the will of God.There are no greater words God wants to hear than "teach me to do your will." That is what it means for him to be God, to have control over our lives and our wills.
Almighty God, I want you to truly be God in my life. I renounce any attempt on my part to try to manipulate or use your grace and kindness for my benefit. I submit my will to yours. But Holy Father, I confess that I struggle at times with my own selfish and evil desires that lead me astray. Please forgive me when my heart is cold and my ears are deaf to your will. Please, take control of my life today. Through Jesus my Lord, and in his name, I ask you to assert your will as God in my life. Amen.

Maranatha,

God bless

dns

Dragon-fly

I like the shot, but I like the mosquito eating dragonfly too.

Flying through

Didn't mean to put this one, but since it uploaded with only 2 tries I'll leave it..

Hard Time

I have been having a very hard time getting my photos to load here. Sometimes it will take an hour and several tries to get the photos loaded. So that is why I do not post here much anymore. But I do post regularly on my pbase site. See link on the right side bar. I am discontinuing dentio.com in favor of pbase. Cost and hits are the main reasons plus I don't need 2 places to exhibit photos. So if you are one of the 2 who come here regular, please go to the pbase site and look for recent posts.
Thanks and God bless,
dns

True Authority

[Jesus said,] "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -- Matthew 28:18-20

Last words! The last words of a parent to a child leaving for college ... The last words of a loved one at the bedside of someone dying ... The last words of a friend before moving to a distant place ... These last words are chosen with care because they leave a lasting impact. Jesus' last words are our marching orders. "Go make disciples of all peoples!" To do this, he emphasized, "you must go where they are, baptize them, and then teach them to do what I taught you to do." The words are not hard to understand, so what are we doing about obeying those last commands?

Father from whom all peoples derive their hope, use your Spirit to rouse within me a passion to share your grace with others. Nudge me out of my safety zone and call me into your empowering and sacrificial grace so that I can help others come to know you. In the saving name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Maranatha, awaiting His return,

God bless.

dns

The Marsh

Several different species have begun to return to the marshes. As Summer gets closer to an end ( Thank God) and Fall approches. Here we can see Greater Yellow Legs, Little Blue Herons, in different morphs, Black Neck Stilts, Great Blue Heron, Rosetta Spoonbills, and some others. There were also, not pictured here, Tri colored Herons, Am. Avocet, Clapper Rails, King Rails, Willots, Reddish Herons, Snowy Egrets, Sparrows, Red Wing Blackbirds, Ibis, both White and White face, Wood Storks, various ducks, and Grackels. Also Green Herons and Least Bitterns were heard but not seen. Quiet an intersting day on the marshes.

dns

Little Blue Heron

Man I tell you, this time of year these birds and their colors are very confusing. The little blues and reddish juveniles are white, as well as, the snowy egrets. To tell difference one needs a degree in birds. :) So I guess most of the time. But there a markings that help like the color of the legs or the beak or the feet.