Blessings Galore

Baby Robin

Jesus said in Matthew 10:29-31; Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Look at the perfect detail on this baby robin. Each of God's creatures are uniquely designed to perfection. We too are designed by our loving Creator, unique to His specifications and loved so intimately that He knows how many hairs we have . . . how many or how few.

"I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."  by Martin and Gabriel.

Photo submitted by Gregg

Impatiens

  Take a look at this flower. It is a member of the impatiens family.
It is said to be only in a small area of Thailand (Burma) and a tiny
area of India.

Yet another example of God's intricate and beautiful creation.

". . . each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings."

Submitted by: Pam

Ice Wonder

I enjoy taking nature pictures...particullarly of plants and patterns in nature.  As such, winter is a fantastic opportunity for interesting photography.  Living in St. Louis, with our generally mild winters, doesn't give too many chances for snow & ice photos. I think that the juxtaposition of snow and ice with plants really shows off the wonder and beauty of God's creation. This photo is of a grass seed pod, encased in ice.  Total size of the pod is less than one inch.  It's amazing how delicate appearing and yet how strong this little seed pod is! Submitted byGregg

The Wonder of Hope

What an absolutely crazy week of weather we have had in StL.  The weekend was so warm, with highs reaching into the seventies on Sunday.  Then Monday night and Tuesday found us getting buried in six to ten inches of snow; depending on which part of the city you call home.

This photo was sent in today, and I think it is the perfect picture to represent hope.  We can so often find ourselves frozen and cold, without compassion or hope . . . thinking that we will be caught in the chill of Winter forever.  When if we take the time to look around, search God's Word, gaze at His glorious creation, share with a friend, or listen to Him in a moment of silence.  We might just find new growth, a shoot that promises the hope needed for tomorrow.  I am so thankful for the blessing of hope.  A reminder that I definitely needed this day.

May God bless you with the truth of His hope for this day, tomorrow, and forever.

Photo submitted by Gregg, text by Deb. 

Chattanooga Sunset

While visiting Chattanooga, TN, this past weekend, we took an hour to drive up LookOut Mountain to watch the sunset.  It had been a beautiful Spring like day, and we so enjoyed being able to spend some time outside.  Especially after all of the cold and snow we have experienced in St. Louis this year. 

Once again, God gave us an amazing opportunity to praise Him for the blessing of His creation.  It is a wonder that He cares about us enough to paint the sky with gorgeous color every evening.

Thank you, Father, for Your grace, Your mercy, and Your daily gifts of beauty in our lives.   Submitted by Deb.

Wonders in My Own Backyard

It never ceases to amaze me that I can sit in my great room and marvel at God's glorious creation.  These four does came for dinner the other evening after a snow. 

The Lord Almighty is my strength.  He makes my feet like those of a deer.  He makes me walk on the mountains.  Hebakkuk 3:19

The next time I feel like I am stuck in the valley, I will remember that it is my Lord, the Almighty, who enables me to climb above to the high places.

Submitted by Deb

Winter Wonderland

I thought that since everyone in St. Louis is currently worrying about a snow/sleet/ice/rain storm headed this way and their possible commuting probems, that it would be nice to take a look - in advance - at how beautiful the aftermath could be!  This picture was taken in Francis Park, in the city of St. Louis after a similar storm last winter.

Submitted by Gregg

Rainy Season in India

  I took this picture about 18 months and 8000 pictures ago!  It is somewhere in south central India, during the monsoon season. 

  Even in the mountains, everything is lush and green.  There are waterfalls everywhere as there is just no other place for all the water to go.  The clouds are very low and you don't have to get too high in the hills to be encased in clouds. 

It was incredibly beautiful!

Submitted by Gregg

Winter Sunset

To me the most beautiful, spectacular sights in the world do not require an admission ticket or a journey to a far away place.  The wonders of God are free of cost and freely available to all.  At the top of my list is a sunset.  As you can see in this photo the Lord was putting on quite a show!

It's no surprise that God's Word invites us to take notice:

^{Psalms 89:5} The heavens praise your wonders, O LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.

And, by Job 37:14, Job is finally getting some great advice from a friend: "Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God's wonders."I also love the way the Message paraphrase shares this same verse:  "Job, are you listening? Have you noticed all this? Stop in your tracks! Take in God's miracle-wonders!

Indeed!  Let us celebrate the wonders of God.      Submitted by Blake

 

Wednesday Wonders

I am so excited about Wednesdays!  There they sit in the middle of the week, memories of the former weekend are fading and the one ahead, well that's just it, it is days away!

Wednesday Wonders will be all about glorifying God for the majesty of creation.  Please submit your photos of:

Sunrises  Sunsets Rainbows   Storms   Critters Forests  Gardens   Fish or Foul   Etc.

Anything created by God Almighty.  I can't wait !  Let's show the majesty of creation from every corner of the earth.  Send your pics to blessingsgalore@charter.net

You can find the home of the photo above at:  God's Story - University of Kansas Christian Fellowship