Abba's Art

Tag: Creation

  • Glimpsing Eternity

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    I’m often asked why Alaska is where my soul finds its Shalom. Watching in silent awe as my Abba sets the heavens ablaze at dawn is but one reason that overwhelms my senses in grateful wonder  . . . I glimpse Eternity “If I rise on the wings of dawn, if I settle on the…

  • Last Frontier Fall

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    Fred D
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    Summer has gone, Fall has arrived Awaking each morning, rejoicing alive “Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.” I M Blessed . . . May U B 2 Keep Looking Up ^ . . . His Best is Yet to Come!

  • Growth Spurts and Pumpkin Patches

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    Fred D
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    This pic of Dale Marshall and his 2023 Alaska State Fair winning 2,023  lb. pumpkin didn’t ‘squash’ his record 2,147 lb. behemoth of last year, but he appears somewhat satisfied. This backyard video clip of Mama Bullwinkle and her 400 lb. calf, which weighed in around 25 lbs. at birth just 4 months ago, also…

  • Mountains Speak

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    Fred D
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    Watching in silent wonder as wind and sunlight chased morning storm clouds from Matanuska Peak’s heights, the fleeting mountain mists whispered this scripture of life’s brevity to my soul, reminding me, “This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Keep Looking Up^ . .…

  • Single Moms with Kids

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    Fred D
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    In the Last Frontier all the Alces families consists of single moms and kids while all the dads are off somewhere in a rut . . . Smile ☺️ and . . . Keep Looking Up^ . . . His Best is Yet to Come!

  • Frozen Wonder

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    Fred D
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    Glaciers cover about 10% of the Earth’s total land area. They store 75% of our world’s fresh water and exist on every continent except Australia.  Alaska is estimated to have more than 100,000 glaciers, the vast majority of which remain nameless. I was blessed to enjoy an overnight voyage with my friend John aboard his…

  • Cloudy Days

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    Fred D
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    Cloudy days have outnumbered sunny ones lately in the Last Frontier, but canoeing on our lake and wandering along wild rivers today graced my heart with Sonshine. I M Blessed  . . . May U B 2 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have…

  • The Drive Into Town

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    Fred D
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    What’s your drive into town like? Mine is like driving through a postcard.I M truly Blessed . . . May U B 2 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the  Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 Keep Looking Up…

  • Winglet Wonders

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    Fred D
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    Winglets are aerodynamically curved structures at the end of aircraft wings which improve aircraft performance by reducing drag vortices formed in flight at the end of wing tips. I realize you probably already knew that, but did you know they cut fuel consumption by 6% and dampen noise. So why aren’t all airline tickets discounted…

  • Farewell Road Trip

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    Fred D
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    Prior to jumping on a jet headed to the Greatland we and took a Great Smoky Mountain road trip to bid adieu to some locals, who graciously obliged us to pose for a few photos. Lord willing, I’ll send along some of pics of their brother Grizz and  and uncle Bullwinkle relatives after arriving. All…