Brown Creeper

Hard one to capture. Very tiny and moves quickly. Another one God's little creatures I have never seen before.

Into the Sun

I finally got a picture in. :) I had given up, but wanted to drop in this verse because it is so meaning full. You see there are really people who disbelieve the bible, but still call themselves Christians and even do bible study? Duh! I had read about it and I know people who do not believe in God, but believers who don't believe?

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching ,rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God wants us to be prepared to do good works. Thankfully he gave us the Scriptures. Today we have the Bible translated into many different languages, dialects, and versions. Rather than a threat, this is a great blessing. But we must remember that the goal of Scripture is not to be learned but to be lived. God intended his Word to be practical truth -- a gift that prepares us to do every good work.

Holy God, it still amazes me that you chose to speak to us, your finite creatures, in our own words. May I never take for granted the great gift of being able to read your Word and learn your Truth. But Father, please give me the character and the courage to put it into practical use and let it train me to do your will. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Awaiting His return

God Bless

dns

Seafood

Here is an Osprey feeding on a large fish. It didn't sit there long after I arrived and started shooting, but it stayed long enough to get a few shots like this one.

dns

Backroad

Evening in the country.

"I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed -- I, and not some foreignGod among you. You are my witnesses," declares the Lord, "that I am God." -- Isaiah 43:11-12

1 Peter 2 reminds us that we are here as witnesses to "declare the praises of him who has called us out of darkness into his marvelous light." We have seen and experienced God's saving work.We are recipients of his blessing. We are the people who anticipate his mighty deliverance yet to come. How can we remain silent? How can we remain bitter, pessimistic, or discouraged? The God who made the tomb empty and made the corpse of Jesus our living and exalted Lord is our God. He is mighty to save. He is our Savior!

O Mighty God, I confess that I slip so easily into my day-to-day rut and grow immune to the joy and excitement of your salvation. Give me fresh eyes to see and a bold voice to tell of your glorious deeds, your mighty works, and your answered promises. I believe you are leading me to glory, so help me show and share that glory with those who do not know you as God, Savior, and King. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior I pray. Amen.
Waiting His return

God bless

dns

Mean skies

I really enjoy these type of skies. The sun illuminating the sky with fire.

{Jesus said,} "I am the true vine; my Father is the gardener. -- John 15:1

Jesus' statement is radical. The vine was a symbol of Israel. Jesus is saying that he is the place God's people will find their life. When people are in Christ, they will find themselves tended and cared for by God himself. This concept is both radical and comforting. Jesus reminds us that God cares for the sparrows, so he surely cares for us. The Father knows the number of hairs on our head. He knows what we need before we ask for it. God is not a God far off, but a God up close and personal. He knows us and will be involved in every aspect of ourlives.
Holy God, LORD Almighty, I am humbled and awed that in your incredible majesty you have also chosen to know me personally. Thank you for working in my life. Conform me to your will. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Maranatha (awaiting His return)

God bless

dns