Nature and Landscape Photography, Photographic Journal of Biblical and Poetic Expressions
Pikes Peak
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Matanzas Inlet - “When You Pass Through the Waters”
Monday, February 6, 2023
Houston River, Arbingdon, Virginia - “I Will Trust and not be Afraid”
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
Isaiah 12:2
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada - “Universe Formed at God’s Command”
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Hebrews 11:3
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Grand Tetons, Wyoming - “I have replenished every sorrowful soul."
“ For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul. After this I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was sweet to me.“
Jeremiah 31:24-25
Rock Ledge Ranch, Colorado Springs - “A Light Unto Our Path”
Inerrancy of Scripture
Whereas inspiration concerns the origin of the Bible’s authority, inerrancy describes its nature. By inerrancy we refer not only to the Bible’s being “without error” but also to its inability to err (we might helpfully illustrate this point by comparing it to the distinction between Jesus’ sinlessness or being without sin, on the one hand, and his impeccability or inability to sin on the other). Inerrancy, positively defined, refers to a central and crucial property of the Bible, namely, its utter truthfulness.
The basis for the doctrine of biblical inerrancy is located both in the nature of God and in the Bible’s teaching about itself. First, if God is perfect—all-knowing, all-wise, all-good—it follows that God speaks the truth. God does not tell lies; God is not ignorant. God’s Word is thus free from all error arising either from conscious deceit or unconscious ignorance. Such is the unanimous confession of the psalmist, the prophets, the Lord Jesus and the apostles. Second, the Bible presents itself as the Word of God written. Thus, in addition to its humanity (which is never denied), the Bible also enjoys the privileges and prerogatives of its status as God’s Word. God’s Word is thus wholly reliable, a trustworthy guide to reality, a light unto our path.
C S Lewis Institute
Friday, February 3, 2023
American Mother’s Chapel, Colorado Springs - “Come Now”
correct oppression;
Bring justice to the fatherless,
plead the widow’s cause.
“Come now, let us reason together,
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool.
If you are willing and obedient,
you shall eat the good of the land;
but if you refuse and rebel,
you shall be eaten by the sword;
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs - “The Whole Creation Groans”
We know that the whole creation has been groaningas in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
“Hear, O Heavens and Give Ear, O Earth”
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth;
for the Lord has spoken:
“Children have I reared and brought up,
but they have rebelled against me.
3 The ox knows its owner,
and the donkey its master's crib,
but Israel does not know,
my people do not understand.”
“The Woods are Lovely, Dark, and Deep”
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
~ Robert Frost
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Rocky Mountains- “He Sits Above the Circle of the Earth”
And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers,
Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in,
He brings the princes to nothing;
He makes the judges of the earth, useless.
Isaiah 40:22
Atlantic - “Who has Measured the Waters?”
In the hollow of his hand,
Measured Heaven with a span,
And calculated the dust of the earth
In a measure? Weighted the mountains
In scales and the hills in a balance?
Isaiah 40:12
Moultrie Creek - “Face of the Waters”
Fort Matanzas Beach - “He Drew Me Out of Many Waters”
He drew me out of many waters.
He delivered me from my strong enemy,
From those who hate me,
For they were too strong for me.
Psalm 18:16-17
Sunday, December 25, 2022
“The Snow Maiden” A Poem
Crystal Michelle Fallin Snow Maiden, St. Augustine Nutcracker Ballet 1997 |
The Snow Maiden
In the Magical Kingdom
Of the Land of Snow;
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
“Glory to God in the Highest and On Earth Peace to Those Whom His Favors Rests”
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:8-14
Sunday, November 20, 2022
Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina - "The Eye has not Seen, nor Ear Heard"
But as it is written:
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for
those who love Him."
1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Rocky Mountains, Colorado - "To Him Who Overcomes"
Shadow Mountain, Grand Lake - "Here I Am! I Stand at the Door and Knock"
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Revelation 3:20 NIV
Friday, November 18, 2022
Bulow Creek, Flagler Beach - "In Wisdom You have Made Them All"
O LORD, how manifold are Your works!
Port Crescent State Park, Michigan - "Who Walks on the Wings of the Wind"
O LORD my God, You are very great:
Bulow Plantation ruins Historic State Park - "One Day is as a Thousand Years"
But, beloved, do not forget
Cascade Falls, Rocky Mountains National Park - "Lord of Heaven and Earth"
God who made the world and everything in it,
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Pointe Aux Barque Lighthouse - "Nothing will Separated Us from the Love of Christ"
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:
F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain Georgia - "Kindness is Everything"
Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me."
Providence Canyon State Park, Lumpkin Georgia - "Never Give Up'"
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
Princess Place Preserve - Forgiveness: "Seventy-Seven Times"
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times."