The Power of Nature

They call it the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It was a rainy overcast day, but the beauty of God's nature still penetrates the frame.

Where Am I?

Here is a  little geography quiz... Where did I take this pictures?

EARLY MORNING

This morning when I opened the blinds to my patio, there was this large hawk just sitting on the wire fence in front of my apartment! Still in my nightgown, I grabbed the camera and stepped into a rainy overcast day to "capture" this fine looking fellow. I took several pictures and several looks to make sure I was not seen by bird or people! Did I mention the nightgown?! Isn't photography grand! Maybe tonight I will wear better sleepwear for tomorrow's photo op!

Praying for those digging out

Join me in prayer for the people of Colorado as they continue to recover from massive flooding. It is a long process to find anything reaching normal. Here is a photo of Durango CO, taken long before any flooding or forest fires.

The Heavens

And the heavens declare the glory of God!

 

Photo taken at St Pete Beach, Florida

 

Wiping our sins away

One of the hardest things for anyone to do, is forgive themselves after they have miserably failed. We ask God for forgiveness but still languish in shame and guilt. We try to sweep it away or clean it off. In our efforts to wipe shame away, we don't see that the stain is only a  false reflection of our sin. It is not real. The real guilt  has been pardoned by Jesus Christ. So put away the broom, look up and trust the forgiveness of God.

Head over Heels

In January of this year I attended an Evangelism Conference in St Petersburg Beach, FL.. well I am back here again for another Evangelism Conference! Looking forward to hearing great speakers and new ideas to reach the world for Christ. I took this picture last year - perhaps I will label it "self baptism"!

COMMUNITY

Just spending time with friends...

Name that Box!

Well, can you guess the name for this iron box? It is a Germantown, TN relic! Yes, a "jail house" cell. Not even six feet long... and barely six feet tall.

Someone is missing?

I had to take this shot from behind a protective glass at Disney's Animal Kingdom, hence the red reflection in the photo. But the picture makes me question - "Where is Calvin?"

911

Most of us know where we were when John Kennedy was murdered or when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. 12 years ago, another date was seared into our memories. We will not forget the senseless murder of so many, the bravery exhibited by those who acted boldly and ripple effect that changed our world forever. God Bless the USA. I took this picture while visiting New York City, just a few years after 911.

CityServe

"CityServe" is one of Orlando Presbyterian Church's many outreach's to the city of Orlando. Once a month volunteers head out to a local community action organization and we provide needed service. Last Saturday we headed to "Community Food and Outreach" and worked in their grocery store... sorting, organizing and cleaning shelves. This store offers food to low income families for 50-80% less than supermarkets. A good day to live out our mission statement- Touching Lives - Telling the Good News - Teaching Discipleship - Transforming lives!

My Sister

Today my sister complained about my lack of blog posts...so this is for you, Laura McCardle! This is her life! Excellent worker, Fun person, Distinguished service...

FRIENDS

When God created "friends", She sure knew what she was doing! And yes I did just refer to God in the feminine :-)