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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.

You Can Trust A Little More

Weekly Reflections - March 2009

The image of the week caught my attention very early in the morning as I was driving to Jacksonville. I couldn't resist what God placed before my eyes, I had to stop for a moment to capture this wonderful image of God's love. Reminds me of what was said in Genesis-"Let man have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and the creatures that crawl on the ground."

As our economic crisis continues and as I hear from many about their discouragements that things will get worse before it gets better this year. Let me just say that the family and I share the same hardship and sometimes the frustration. But as Christians and followers of God, let's not get sidetracked for God promised different. This is the time more than ever to stand firm and to have the never ending faith in God that will withstand all adversities and trials life has to offer. This is the time when we must recognize that God's intention from the time He created us was to give us life full of hope and abundance.

God is such a giving God that He gave us dominion over all things. With Jesus death on the cross we are also given the Holy Spirit to give us life if we can only have faith placing God in the center of our lives and our worries aside. This is the time more than ever to trust and to have faith even if it's difficult sometimes. His promise is that He will never leave us nor forsake us if we place Him first.

The Lord will always lead you. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands and give strength to your bones. You will be like a garden that has much water, like a spring that never runs dry.
Isaiah 58:11

Yes, you will be like a garden that has much water, and like a spring that never runs dry when we place our trust in Christ, no matter what. He is the way the truth and the light who has dominion over all of our sorrows and worries. "Stand tall and know" that every new sunrise brings with it a new day full of hope...never forget that.

May the good Lord grant you peace and love as you face another week. I pray that the Holy Spirit will touch you and give you the wisdom and the knowledge to understand God's will in your life.

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!

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