Oh What A Night!

Oh, the Thrill of Hope.
A weary world rejoices.
Our Savior is born!

Riparian Preserve

Waterfowl galore.

The Riparian Preserve.

A Gilbert jewel!

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Lost among antiques.            

This Sedona Big Boy waits.

Who will bring him home?

Seizing the Day

Just me and Bode.
Up early on Saturday.

Enjoying our time.

Winter Sunrise

 
A winter sunrise.
The bare trees are highlighted.
Texture and color.

In the Eye of the Beholder

Quirky Santa Fe.
I'm drawn to the Jackalope.
"How much is shipping?"

The Painted Desert

The Painted Desert.
On a humid summer day.
I just gaze in awe.

The Moment is Now

 When the time is right.
God will lavish love on you.
That moment is now!!!

The Judah Smith Book

Title: Jesus is ________.
You get to fill in the blank.
For me, grace and love.

Proverbial Wisdom

 The Book of Proverbs.
Wisdom for righteous living.
Poetic contrasts.

The Clash of Kings

Daniel in exile.
To teach Nebuchadnezzar.
God's plans in action.

Sebastián Martínez Domedel - Sacred Spain Exhibit

 Joseph and Jesus.

The King of the Universe

Protected by Dad.

I had an incredibly powerful spiritual reaction when I saw this painting

at the Indianapolis Museum of Art during the Sacred Spain Exhibit. The Christ

Child is close to the edge of a balcony AND is reaching for unknown fruit.  

Joseph's earthly charge and care for the young Jesus is incredible. Seventeen syllables cannot do this painting or this relationship true justice.

Thanks to the Museo del Prado for their detailed post at:

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/saint-joseph-with-the-christ-child/4b2e19ce-6677-40eb-be99-41759e9ff8eb

Scarlet Begonias

 Tucked into her curls.
She wore scarlet begonias.

I knew right away.

Greenville City Park

The urban parkscape.
Complete with water features.

Sounds and nature mesh.

I Raise A Hallelujah

Up from the ashes.

I raise a hallelujah.

The King is alive!

What a Powerful Name

The Name of Jesus.

Yours is the Kingdom, O Lord.

Yours is the Glory.

The Summer Stroll

 Walking in the shade.

The tree canopy effect.

Along the Greenway.

The Mississinewa River in Indiana

 

Outside Jonesboro.

The river ambles northward.

On towards the Wabash.

The Balm of Forgiving

Forgiving others.
It can be difficult, yet ...
You will start to heal

The Power of Hope

Bound by sin and fear.

Hope cracked through my prison walls.

Move forward with thanks.

Credit to Ryan Farish - Who I Am

Morning Walk

The 5:30 walk.

In the cool of the morning.

Saturday begins.

NBA Playoffs With the Suns

Suns vs. Lakers.

Playoff fever in Phoenix.

The Sports District thrives.

Joshua 3:15

 Crossing the Jordan.

While it's in flood stage no less.

Faith takes the first step.

The Emotional Gamut of Coping with Loss

Grief. Pain. Exhaustion.
Memories. Encouragement. 
Love. Peace. Comfort. Rest.

Sabbath Rest

Rest with Him this day.

Acknowledge His full presence.

Just enjoy His care.

Haiku Conundrum

Haiku - art or math?
Syllables: 5-7-5.
Perhaps it is both.