No More A Secret

Not only did the Resurrection of Jesus Christ defy death, but promises the same for we who believe in Him. Jesus said, "Don't be so surprised! Indeed, the time is coming when all the dead in their graves will hear the voice of God's Son, and they will rise again.” (John 5:28-29~NLT) Paul the Apostle wrote in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17~NLT), “For the Lord himself will come down from Heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the Christians who have died will rise from their graves.” The Resurrection … a great historic event that promises hope over life after death. Happy Resurrection Season. Photo: Saucer Magnolia Taken at: Norfolk Botanical Garden

The detailed beauty of this Northern Shoveler as it paused quietly for me to drink in its beauty during a recent visit to my favorite Park , was special.   Our beauty too is detailed and in the Holy Scriptures, we are referred to as God’s Masterpiece. I think that’s a significant way to describe you and I. What do you think?    For we are God's masterpiece. Ephesians 2:10   Photo:  Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, Va.

“Few animals hold as much symbolism or generate as much excitement, and emotion as eagles. Strength, courage, honor, majesty, and freedom are all characteristics that have been represented by eagles around the world for thousands of years. 1 ” As I observed this Bald Eagle at my favorite Park during the recent Virginia snowfall, it reminded me of Scripture verse that personifies us with these same eagle traits: “ But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint . 2 ” I receive every word. Do you? 1. The Avian Conservation Center 2. Isaiah 40:31 Photos: Mount Trashmore Park,Virginia Beach, Va.  

This sunset captured on Wednesday was not intimidated by the 10 inches of snow that covered the ground outside our balcony as seen in this photo taken by my sister Molly . I t was truly a warming sight. Today, I pray that:   “The LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace."~ Numbers 6:25-26

Have you ever felt unacceptable because of education, finances, age, or culture? God’s acceptance of you does not depend on any of these things. Whatever your status in life, God loves you, cares for you, and has great plans for you. God created you and accepts you just as you are. I will never turn away anyone who comes to Me. He has made us accepted in the Beloved. John 6:37; Ephesians 1:6 (Excerpt from Who Are You? by Merle M. Mills)  

The extreme beauty of sunsets never cease to amaze and remind me of the power of the Great Creator and Heavenly Designer. These photos were taken yesterday between 4:55pm and 5:05pm from Virginia Beach Boulevard.  I pray you enjoy them as much as I  enjoyed capturing them.     Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure His greatness.        The LORD made the earth by His power,  and He preserves it by His wisdom. With His own understanding He stretched out the heavens.     Psalm 145:3; Jeremiah 51`:15

In his book The Wonders of Creation , Alfred Rehwinkel writes; “Only once every month, and then only for a very short time, the entire half of the moon’s surface is exposed to the direct rays of the sun. This phase is called the full moon”. Tonight’s moon seemed the perfect example of this great creation wonder. I trust you enjoy the photo as much as I enjoyed capturing it.  God made two great lights--the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars~ Genesis 1:16  Kindly left click on the photo for a larger view.