The Bay vs. The Bag

glowlights---creativity in the dark

glowlights, originally uploaded by GLOW lights.

Jesus said "I am the light of the world."

To truly appreciate the significance of light, we need to see the absence of it in darkness. This was where we lived. But then one day, Jesus came into our world and became the only One who could bring us out:

"the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined." Matt 4:16

Thank you Jesus for Your Light!

Eyjafjallajökull

Eyjafjallajökull, originally uploaded by hallgrg.

It is truly amazing how much variety this world has!

Even in the recent disasters of Haiti, Chile, China, the ash plume of Eyjafjallajökull...GOD has created so much in this world of ours.

Sometimes we enjoy this variety and sometimes it brings difficulty to our lives.

With Job we choose to say: "Blessed be the name of the Lord!"

I love barns - - - Near Fairfield, WA

Near Fairfield, originally uploaded by Walkee.

Something about barns, fields, clouds and bigness intrigues me so much.

I just want to walk toward the barn and then on to the horizon.

What a beautiful day!

Horsetail Firefall - Proof of A MOMENT IN TIME

Horsetail Firefall, originally uploaded by Wiggum03.

I don't know the photographer but he has captured something I believe is one of the abundant daily miracles that occur somewhere around this globe every single day. GOD is so good to share His beauty with us. Photography has allowed a type of sharing that goes beyond just those who are at the right place at the right time.

The metaphor is significant.

As believers in the Christ, we have seen something GOD shares openly with all but all do not see. We either have to by chance show up at one of these supernatural spectacles, or be told where and when to view them first hand or live through the vicariously wonderful ability to see through another's eyes.

If you know Jesus, tell of His excellent love.

If you do not know Jesus, listen as one who does tells you how you too can experience this wonder of L I F E yourself.

If you are one who never seems to be at the right place at the right time, live through the vicarious thrill of what another has experienced.

But keep an eye open...there will be a day when you too see what no one has seen quite like you. Be BLESSED!

Holding on

Holding on, originally uploaded by algo.

What have these hands held in their travels in this lifetime? The photographer said she has since passed on. But she held on to life...

tenacity. perseverance. endurance. with care, love, and personal commitment.

Looking at these hands...are you up to the long-term challenge?

Others have gone before and contributed much. Let's do it again! With God's help, we too can share our strength with love to a world that really needs it!

Be BLESSED!

Earthquake in Haiti - new life

Earthquake in Haiti, originally uploaded by American Red Cross.

One life is torn by the quake and another is just beginning...

Nuture at the hands of a Red Cross volunteer