Threatening Yet Beautiful

As the last couple of hours of September 2021 slowly tick away, let's look forward to what October has in store for us.

Today the pictures are from this past summer. Yes, our summer storms may be past, but we can be assured that they will be back next year.

On this particular evening, the sky looked almost threatening, but it was also filled with beauty.

Looking to the west, over Lake Minniwasta, the sunset is reflected in the lake, giving a double beauty.

I turned around and noticed the clouds to the east were also lit up and looking lovely.

The evening started out looking uneventful, but turned out to result in spectacular beauty.the colors became richer and brighter as the moments ticked away.

Such display of color in the sky almost takes my breath away. each wisp of cloud is tinged in a gorgeous shade of pink.

Something To think About:

If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.

G.K.Chesterton

 

Simple Roadside Flowers

Most of the summer the roadsides have delicate beauty in them. Sometimes we need to stop and get out of the vehicle to really appreciate this beauty.

Today, as we are already in the fall season, I invite you to enjoy a few of those summer roadside treasures.

Each flower has it's own beauty, just as each person has their own special beauty.

Of course, one of my favourites is the simple Wild Rose. As I bent down to try for a closer shot, I was surprised by the added visitor. As much as I don't like grasshoppers, this baby seemed innocent.

The wild Monarda is delicate and pretty.

Later in the summer the Milkweed shows up.The true beauty off these flowers can best be seen up close.

Look at the fine details in this tiny flower. Each of those pink balls will open up to reveal such beauty.

Something To Think About, especially as we approach the winter season.

 Photos are a return ticket to moment otherwise gone.

 

Pelicans At Sunset

We are now fully into fall, but I have some summer photos to share.

In July, I came upon these White Pelicans sitting on some exposed dirt in a fairly small body of water.

We don't see White Pelicans around here all the time, although they are readily seen in some areas.

As I watched, the sun was beginning to set and the birds seemed to be getting restless.

It didn't take very long for them to slowly begin to take off,

The sun was casting a path of gold over this body of water. It was almost like these birds were taking off from an area of pure gold.

Up up and away.

As I watched and captured these images, I was so thankful that I was at the right place at the right time.

To Think About:

Lord, thank You for the detail You put into creation and for being at work even when we can’t see it.

 

Roadside Scenes

As you take a few minutes to look at these photos, captured earlier this fall, I trust they will bring you joy.

I am pairing the pictures with the words of an old hymn, Through It All.

If you click on thee link below, you can listen to Lynda Randle singing this song.

Through It All

I've had many tears and sorrows, 

I've had questions for tomorrow,

there's been times I didn't know right from wrong. 

But in every situation, God gave me blessed consolation, that my trials come to only make me strong. 

I've been to lots of places, 

I've seen a lot of faces, there's been times I felt so all alone. 

But in my lonely hours, yes, those precious lonely hours, Jesus lets me know that I was His own 

I thank God for the mountains, 

and I thank Him for the valleys, I thank Him for the storms He brought me through. 

For if I'd never had a problem, I wouldn't know God could solve them, 

I'd never know what faith in God could do.

Through it all, through it all, 

I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. 

Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His Word. 

What a comfort to know that no matter what we face,Jesus is right there with us. We are never alone.

Through it all, through it all, 

I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God. 

Through it all, through it all, I've learned to depend upon His Word. 

 

Sky Views

Those who know me, know that I love watching the sky.The following were captured in June of this year. I have added a few words with each photo, so be sure to check that out.

A sunset has so much more beauty when there are at least sesame clouds in the sky.

The year 2021 has been a dry one one, but we still had some fascinating cloud scenes.

As those dark clouds roll in there is some excitement, in anticipation of rain.

I find it thrilling to be out driving the country roads and watching thee storm clouds gather.

The tracks seem to lead right into the storm.

Truth for Today:

God is our safe place during the storms of life.

 

Nature's Artistry

Nature lovers are never without something beautiful to observe. Yes, sometimes we have to look a little harder, but it's always to be found.

These photos are from a while back, but it really doesn't matter, they still show the beauty in nature.

Of course this first one is Lake Minniwasta, a favourite pace of mine. These days this lake is dangerously low, because of the extreme drought we are in.

When I'm outside, I make it a point to look up. Our skies are full of ever changing beauty. A nearly full moon set in the dark sky is a thrill to see, even though it is a constant.

I zoomed back to capture the surrounding area and the moon becomes aa small dot in the sky. When I look at the moon, I often think back to the day Jake and I got to chat with a man who had walked on the moon. Astronaut  Jim Irvin was the special guest at a company Christmas banquet we attended. 

Driving around in the countryside, this peaceful scene caught my attention. I love a sky like this one.

I was at the end of the road and needed to make a turn around, but not before capturing this image. I love those sunbeams pouring through the trees.

Today I close with aa quote by one of Americas early astronauts:

To look out at this kind of creation out here and not believe in God is to me impossible.

  John Glenn