Mother Nature indulged some liquid camera art exploration today . . . yet another benefit retirement’s luxury of time provides this ole ragamuffin to enjoy 😊
I M Blessed . . . May U B 2


Mother Nature indulged some liquid camera art exploration today . . . yet another benefit retirement’s luxury of time provides this ole ragamuffin to enjoy 😊
I M Blessed . . . May U B 2
The wonders of Creation never cease to amaze and fascinate me. This morning Mother Nature revealed a Beauty and the Beast display outside our Great Smoky Mountains abode here down in the ‘holler’ by the ‘crick’.
Rhododendron blooms’ perfumed beauty are definitely more appealing than frightening, ugly dobsonflies, but each has their place and purpose in Mother Nature’s journal where all are beautiful.
“You are the God of great wonders!” – Psalm 77:14
Keep Looking Up . . . His Best is Yet to Come!
With over a million different kinds, insects represent the most numerous of all life forms on earth. I grateful the Creator gave them exoskeletons to lug around and considerably limit their size. Had they endoskeletons like us, we’d be impossibly outnumbered, tripping over ants, swatting mosquitoes with baseball bats, and Orkin exterminators would be packing, wearing Kevlar vests.
I’m appreciate all insect predators . . . colorful birds, furry anteaters, slimy frogs, even spooky bats to assist keeping the ever-burgeoning insect population in check . . . but wonder why God saw fit add scary spiders to help keep insects from ‘bugging’ us 😊
This morning, a Garden Spider gained a modicum of my respect. The intricate, geometrically designed web this little 8-legged architect had constructed altered my perspective of these creepy creatures. Patiently waiting to ambush and chow down on some savory insect, I realized this tiny guy (girl?) is actually my ally, possibly sparing me a future mosquito bite 😍
Sooooo . . . with that renewed mindset, here’s a ½ dozen Spider Stats to lend a favorable ‘spin’ for any arachnophobes out there, with one caveat . . . spiders still can bite Ya’ 😫
“All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.”
Cecil Frances Alexander
Peace cloaked my soul witnessing creation whisper “Good Night” in celestial hues.
“Be still and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
Keep Looking Up . . . His Best is Yet to Come!
Fragrance of roses drifted on the fresh air cleansed by the passing storm. The sweet scent and lingering raindrops clinging to vivid pink petals created one of those ethereal ‘eternal instant’ moments sensing the unspeakable wonder of God’s creation, bathed in comfort of His unconditional love.
I came across this poem ascribed to a 13th century poet that hints at the precious ‘eternal instant’ that was mine to embrace this morning . . . I M Blessed . . . May U B 2
It is only a tiny rosebud
A flower of God’s design
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I
God opens this flower so sweetly
When in my hands they fade and die
If I cannot unfold a rosebud
This flower of God’s design
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So, I’ll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day
I will look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way
The pathway that lies before me
Only my Heavenly Father knows
I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments
Just as He unfolds the rose
Keep Looking Up . . . His Best is Yet to Come!
The 1984 movie Red Dawn portrays a group of teenagers banding together to defend their town and country from an invasion feared as the dawn of World War III. Entertaining, far-fetched cinema back then, still serves as an ominous warning in today’s contentious world.
Today’s sunrise was a Red Dawn of a more peaceful genre, a glowing splendor awareness of my insignificant, infinitesimal smallness, and His magnificent, unfathomable love. Were that our world would acknowledge our controversial smallness and pursue His healing greatness.
“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of Your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty”.
Psalm 145:4-5
Keep Looking Up . . . His Best is Yet to Come!
This Great Smoky Mountains ephemeral, after-the-storm panorama marked the close of another day. The scene evoked a juxtaposed, sobering/joyful contemplation of life’s unknown brevity, and breathtaking beauty. As dusk fell, the confident wisdom of a beloved preacher comforted my thoughts:
“What is your life? You are but a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
James 4:14
“This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24
“I’ve read the last chapter of Revelation, and we win .”
Billy Graham
Keep Looking Up . . . His Best is Yet to Come!
Muggy 90s have descended upon our Great Smoky Mountains abode, and we awoke to Mr. Smoky splashing in the creek outside our bedroom window to cool off. Thought about inviting him in for some honey drizzled pancakes, but Ellie was still in her PJs and decided she rather not ‘bear ‘ it.
PS – Please disregard the time and date shown on this video clip. I’ve yet to get around to resetting them since purchasing the game camera back in 2017 . . . obviously not a high priority on my Bucket List.
Be Blessed and . . .
Keep Looking Up . . . His best is yet to come!
Lotsa’ activity early this morning in our Great Smoky Mountains backyard. Here’s a few vid clips of our backyard buddies 😊
Keep Looking Up . . . His best is Yet to Come!
Three rugged timbers on a hillside at sunrise, reminiscent of a Sonrise 2,000 years ago that forever vanquished death and sealed my salvation.
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death. is your sting?”
I Corinthians 15:55
Keep Looking Up . . . His best is yet to come!