“And God said, ‘Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.’” Genesis 1:20 (ESV) Seagulls are a common site for those who live by large open bodies of water. Many even see them as nuisance birds when the clutter up beaches and dive bomb after our snacks. But even birds such as these have been gifted by God with the majestic ability to fly and hover. God made them beautiful and graceful when they cruise the air. Whether seen in a bird or the ocean it flies over, the beauty and majesty of the creation compels us to worship it’s Creator. Worship God with your heart today. Read the creation account in Genesis 1. Visit The Visual Verse of Day everyday and be blessed. “They will not hunger or thirst, nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down; for He who has compassion on them will lead them and will guide them to springs of water.” Isaiah 49:10 Isaiah 49 is a chapter about God calling His people, Israel, back to Him. When we repent and walk with God He will guide us to springs of water that will refresh and satisfy our souls forever. May that thought inspire you this day! Don’t miss a daily photo and verse. Sign up for our email. Guest Post by John Freeman: Job 9:9-10 and the Church of the Good Shepherd under the Milky Way, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. “God hung the stars in the sky – the Dipper, Orion, the Pleiades, and the stars of the … Continue reading → Let the Birds Fly
Genesis 1:20 and a Seagull Flying above the Surf, Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Worship the One Who Made Birds Fly
God’s Springs of Water
Isaiah 49:10 and a Stream in the Hoh Rainforest, Olympic National Park, Washington State.
Springs of Water from God
God Hung the Stars in Place
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Proverbs 22:11 and a Snow Covered Stream and Trees, Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Nebraska. “He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.” Proverbs … Continue reading → Photographing Snow Photographing snow can result in some beautiful images. Falling snow and new fallen snow convey a magical quality that inspires photographers to get outside and get some photos. … Continue reading → Live with Purity of Heart
Eight Tips for Photographing Snow
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A Different Kind of Bible Verse of the Day
Welcome to the Visual Bible Verse of the Day. My name is Pasquale Mingarelli. Six days a week I post a Scripture verse or passage along with a picture of nature. The two together work to encourage people through God’s Word and God’s creation. I desire to reach people around the world with this daily Bible verse and creation photo so they may know the greatness and goodness of God.
As an outdoor photographer I spend a lot of time outside. I enjoy spending time in nature even when I’m not taking pictures. My family and I like to go for walks or hikes to enjoy the beauty of just being outside. Often, I bring along my Bible and a journal to reflect about God during a hike or walk. As a result, I have learned that God speaks to us through His creation and the creation speaks to us about God.
The Bible tells us that creation reveals many of God’s attributes (Romans 1:20 and Psalm 19). Through nature we see God’s power, transcendence, majesty, glory, beauty, provision and so much more. May these pictures and daily Bible devotional help you to see these qualities of God reveled through His creation.
Ways to receive The Visual Bible Verse of the Day
The Visual Bible Verse of the Day comes to you free of charge. You can visit this site daily or sign up to receive the Scripture verses and pictures by email. What’s nice is that you can control how often you receive The Visual Bible Verse of the Day. When you visit the free subscription you’ll see several options. The first one allows people to receive the Scripture verse and picture daily. But for those who want to limit the quantity of emails I offer a three day a week option and a two day a week option.
A little Bit About Me
Before jumping into nature photography I worked as a newspaper photographer and then joined the missionary organization Campus Crusade for Christ (now called Cru). I worked as a photojournalist with Campus Crusade’s magazine,Worldwide Challenge. While working with the magazine, I had photo assignments in seven different countries and 24 different states. Traveling and photographing in the U.S. and internationally, gave me a wealth of knowledge and experience about life, people, and culture.
Today, I work as full-time freelance photographer, teach photography part-time and work as creation speaker. But as a result of my days with Campus Crusade, I still have a heart and passion for ministry. I want to bless people through my photography and Bible verse of the day. I hope you enjoy this site! Finally, I encourage you to get outside to enjoy God’s creation and dig into God’s Word daily. Blessings!