A month of skies from September. Continue Reading...
Monarch Butterfly
I found this little green chrysalis attached to a long outdoor cord that I needed to gather and move. I detached the beautiful green pupa and laid it on our front porch. It wasn't too many days before we noticed the newly emerged Monarch Butterfly drying its wings. Incredible cycle. (Click on the images to enlarge them) Continue Reading...
Views From The Road
Once in a while, a road trip takes me through scenes and views that are too numerous to count, and too splendid to accurately capture in pictures. I try though, to convey the breathtaking goodness and beauty found in weather and creation. Continue Reading...
Capture Me in a Picture
Capture Me in a Picture What is a poor boy to do, while finding his way, When the picture calls, inviting him in to stay? Continue Reading...
In the Garden
Often times, as I stroll through the quiet, God created, wild places, I find myself praying, if not, talking with my Lord. In those moments, the balance of life, my peace of mind, and feeling of blessed assurance is mine; mine alone. It reminds me of the truths found in words to a song I remember singing in church... "And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And Continue Reading...
Too Much Here For One To See
I look to the sky and the blazing sunFeeling like I’ve arrived, the only one This place before me feels like home?Should I never leave here, no longer roam? God must have painted here, these very tonesMan has not touched this place nary a stone Sitting, I gaze upon this beautiful placeContent, I wish to stay, leave the race How is it that a site can affect me so?I couldn't retreat now if I wanted Continue Reading...
Sunday Series – How great thou art
The title of the hymn, 'How great thou art', says it all really. As I have written before, it really is one of my favorite hymns. Singing the words, or even hearing a beautiful version of this song does give me goose bumps. I have one of my favorite versions (by Elvis Presley) of the song saved on my computer, and I listen to it often. I have listed below, the lyrics that are most often sung. This Continue Reading...