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God's Creation and Word

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."
-- John 1: 1-5

The Glory of God

How amazing are the things we see in our world? Sometimes we spend too much time working, worrying about our problems or just staying busy that we fail to stop and look at the incredible world in which we live. The framework for our incredible world was set in motion a very long time ago, but the beauty and incredible architecture are still bearing fruit to us today.

God's Greatest Gift

Sacred scripture, inspired by God, has been handed down for thousands of years and continues to have a great impact on us and the world we live in. It is truly amazing that text two thousand or more years old can still be so relevant to the world we live in today. The greatest gift bestowed upon man by God, was providing the guidance to do His will - the Word.

Sharing the Gift and the Glory

God's Creation and Word is bringing together a small part of God's Word, using scripture, and God's Glory, using images of the world we live in today. The inspiration for each piece, a reflection or other such description will be provided herein in the hope that the sharing will continue to inspire others.

February 2009
Do Not Worry PDF Print E-mail
Weekly Reflections - February 2009
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat (or drink), or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wild flowers grow. They do not work or spin. But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, What are we to eat? Or What are we to drink? Or What are we to wear? All these things are the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for the day is its own evil.
Matthew 6:25-34

Birds in the Sky - Photo & Design by Jesse Cabungcal

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Be Still PDF Print E-mail
Weekly Reflections - February 2009

It’s amazing what sunset out in the ocean does for me. For every sunset which marks the end of each day gives the serenity and tranquility that I can never describe. The sound of nature and the peace that it brings me is something beyond comprehension. The anticipation of what new tomorrow will bring as God illustrates at the moment His ultimate peace and love for me through the vibrant amber horizon and the cool breeze that touches my face, telling me as a pupil to witness his work of art and learn from Him. I can almost hear Him say…”watch, my son.”  Then I can only obey and capture this magnificent work of the Master through my camera.

Be Still - Photo & Design by Jesse Cabungcal
People make plans in their minds, but only the Lord can make them come true. Depend on the Lord in whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:1,3
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New Heights PDF Print E-mail
Weekly Reflections - February 2009
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
New Heights - Photo & Design by Jesse Cabungcal

The image was taken in Pikes Peak - Colorado Springs, while I was there photographing a conference for a corporate client. It’s amazing in places like Colorado, when you’re in the valley surrounded by these breath taking mountains, that when you look up at them you only see the beauty of it not realizing that when you clime these mountains, for every one thousand feet of altitude their beauty expands to something indescribable. For every thousand feet of elevation new valleys are discovered, new mountain range unveil, just a total new outlook. When I look down in the very place where I came from, (the farthest valley shown on the very top of the picture attached), the feeling at 11,000 feet is a feeling I can never put into words, there’s nothing like it.

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Super Bowl Sunday PDF Print E-mail
Weekly Reflections - February 2009

As I was photographing the festivities at Raymond James, thinking how each of the team will have to give it all they have and truly battle to win the game, it came to my mind that each of us has our own Super Bowl Sunday being played in our minds, God vs Evil. Take a look at the lineup of each team and see the key players from both teams.

God's Team
Devil's Term
Righteousness
Love
Joy
Giving
Honesty
Friendly
Freedom
Respect
Humble
Caring
Reckless
Hate
Anger
Selfish
Lie
Enemy
Addiction
Don’t care
Self Centered
Destructive
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General Message from Artist

I felt that God spoke to me in my heart. He says, “My creation is no less than perfect if everyone will learn how to see and appreciate it, your guide is in the book of life.” I must be obedient to this message. Ever since, I’ve been moved to truly see and appreciate His wonderful creation and words which truly give me peace. It’s not like I didn’t know how to compose properly when I shoot pictures nor didn’t know how to organize and gather the proper elements when creating an image. I just have a true conviction and the passion using my God given gift to capture the beauty of His love and creation in our natural environment.

We all are given a special gift, planted in each of us when He created us. Each are special and was meant to be used for His glory and to build His kingdom. Analyze your strength and find that special gift within you. Develop it and use it for the glory of God and you will be rewarded.

Appreciate the sunshine, all that surrounds you, the beautiful environment that God has given us which meant to give us comfort if we learn to appreciate it. All material possessions can all be gone tomorrow but the trees, the sunshine, and the free air we breathe, our loved one, all came from God will always be with us. Focus on loving God and family and do your very BEST with the given talent and undertaking His given you and He will do the rest!