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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 27~Corner
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 27~ Corner
Was walking around the old town of Gresham today.
Love this little town with fun shops and restaurants.
Just down the road from the house.
Enjoying the warmth of the sunshine.
Loved this little corner on Main St. Just looks inviting.
Revelation 7:1 English Standard Version (ESV)
The 144,000 of Israel Sealed
7 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree.
Revelation 7:1 English Standard Version (ESV)
The 144,000 of Israel Sealed
7 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 26~ Dogs
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 26~ Dogs
Though I wasn't around any fur babies today.....
I truly have a wonderful collection of photos of fur babies that I'm privileged and honored to be apart of. This photo was one from our trip to Fort Stevens.
They so enjoyed it.
Matthew 15:27 English Standard Version (ESV)
27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.”
Matthew 15:27 English Standard Version (ESV)
27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.”
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 25~ Lighthouse
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 25~ Lighthouse
Oh this was tough!
I haven't visited any lighthouses this Summer.
Hopefully before Summer is over I might go visit one.
But I do have a lighthouse in my life daily.
The Father's word that is a light to my life and am so grateful for.
I can't imagine my life without it.
So I do visit a lighthouse daily.
Psalm 119:105 English Standard Version (ESV)
Nun
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105 English Standard Version (ESV)
Nun
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 24~ Sunshine
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 24~ Sunshine
Beautiful day and evening in the sun.
Grabbing those last minutes of Summer sunshine wherever I can.
It has been a lovely day and evening.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 English Standard Version (ESV)
17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:17 English Standard Version (ESV)
17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 23~ The Sky Today
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 23~ The Sky Today
Love the Summer sky!
Blues with white clouds in the lates Summer as the weather starts to change.
Brings the first signs of Fall, as we hold into the the late Summer.
Squeezing every ounce of Summer out, not wanting to let go of the long hot dog days of Summer.
Revelation 1:7 English Standard Version (ESV)
7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail[a] on account of him. Even so. Amen.
Revelation 1:7 English Standard Version (ESV)
7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail[a] on account of him. Even so. Amen.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 22~ Inspiring
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 22~ Inspiring
Love flowers! Love swings!
Together they bring a sweet fragrance of peaceful beauty and inspiration.
Romans 8:38-39 New International Version (NIV)
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 New International Version (NIV)
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 21~ Senior
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 21~ Senior
One of two of my Seniors this year.
Summer Harris and Kyah, my two beautiful granddaughters will be graduating this coming year and heading towards their future.
As they head into their last year of high school I pray they excel and take away a lifetime of wonderful memories that will set them on amazing life journey of skills and stepping stones of success with friends that Challenge them to be all they can be.
Love you both so much.
John 14:1-4 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
John 14:1-4 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 20~ Radio
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 20~ Radio
Wasn't really sure how to do this one.
So I use to use this radio in my salon, now it is a perfect addition to the kitchen.
I enjoy listening to music.
Do you have a radio around still to listen to?
1 Peter 5:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 19~ Any Photo
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 19~ Any Photo
A snap through Astoria as we head home from another great camping trip.
Psalm 27:4 New International Version (NIV)
4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple
Psalm 27:4 New International Version (NIV)
4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 18~ Playground
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 18~ Playground
So many kinds of playgrounds in the good old summertime.
There are the ones with swings and slides.
Their are the parks where you play in water.
There is the game parks, and of course my favorite in the Summer is the beach!
Here playing at Fort Stevens near the the wreck of the Peter Iredale.
Romans 1:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,[a] just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.
Romans 1:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,[a] just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 17~ Maps
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 17~ Maps
I have a few maps.
I also have maps that direct and guide me to the hiking places/ other adventures I love to go on.
There are maps for many things and they guide us to the places we need to find and get to.
Psalm 119:105 King James Version (KJV)
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105 King James Version (KJV)
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 16~ Summertime
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 16~ Summertime
Summer is filled with adventures and fun! Camping, hiking, boating, Swimming, beaches, friends, family, and so much more.
This little snap was from a little walk at the camp at Fort Stevens.
Summer is filled with memories.
Matthew 24:32-33 English Standard Version (ESV)
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
32 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 15~ Roses
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 15~ Roses
Love Rose's!
The sweet fragrance of beauty.
Song of Solomon 2:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
12 The flowers appear on the earth,
the time of singing[a] has come,
and the voice of the turtledove
is heard in our land.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 14~ Eyes
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 14~ Eyes
Who can resist these eyes?
The unconditional love of an animal.
Ephesians 1:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 1:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
It has been a wonderful few weeks of collecting family smiles.....some I've taken, some I've stolen.
But who can resist a beautiful smile.
I love to share them, collect them, and just see them.
Smile!
They are contagious, uplifting, best piece of daily wardrobe anyone can wear, they are sunshine and beauty, and so much more.
Besides you just never know when someone might need one of yours.
So spread that beautiful smile of sunshine wherever you go.
It's worth a million!
Psalm 34:5 English Standard Version (ESV)
5 Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
Psalm 34:5 English Standard Version (ESV)
5 Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
Note:
Due to so much fun and travel I got some of my photo challenges confused.
Got a double blessing of eyes and smiles today!
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 13~ Phone
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 13~ Phone
A little piece of Nostalgia hangs in the hallway.
Revelation 1:3 English Standard Version (ESV)
3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
Revelation 1:3 English Standard Version (ESV)
3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 12~ Upside Down
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 12~ Upside Down
Love this sign on my sister's porch.
We have done a lot of sitting and relaxing here and just catching up with one another.
It has been a great week with family.
I still have some more time here with them.
Blessed to enjoy my time on the porch with family.
John 21:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.”
John 21:18 English Standard Version (ESV)
18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.”
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 11~ Building
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 11~ Building
The county Court House in the The Dalles, Oregon.
Hebrews 3:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.)
Hebrews 3:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
4 (For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.)
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 10~ Lazy
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 10~ Lazy
Thought this was a perfect snap of lazy.
Brandy, Smokey, Veronica and Logan, kicked backed on their mommy's lap.
Crazy animals totally spoiled.
All four thinking they are all special! And they are!
Hebrews 13:16 English Standard Version (ESV)
16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16 English Standard Version (ESV)
16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 9~ Books
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 9~ Books
Just a few of books for reading here.
I think our entire family enjoys reading.
Revelation 5:1 New International Version (NIV)
The Scroll and the Lamb
5 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals
Revelation 5:1 New International Version (NIV)
The Scroll and the Lamb
5 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 8~ Smile
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 8~ Smile
This proud first time daddy.
My nephew Jonathan is just beaming.
Landon seems so relaxed in his daddy's arms.
Ephesians 6:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 7~ Cuteness Overload
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 7~ Cuteness Overload
How does one just pick one photo?
I couldn't!
So decided to make a collage of all the cuteness overload that I have been surrounded by recently.
1 Peter 3:3-4 New International Version (NIV)
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
1 Peter 3:3-4 New International Version (NIV)
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 6~ Night Out
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 6~ Night Out
An evening in the park.
Neighborhood awareness night.
Great evening sponsored by our community.
Love getting out and supporting neighborhood events and awareness.
Romans 13:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
August Photo Challenge/Scripture Day 5~ Porch
August 2019 Photo Challenge
Day 5~ Porch
Always a welcoming place.
Love porches.
John 10:23 King James Version (KJV)
23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
John 10:23 King James Version (KJV)
23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
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