“He established the earth upon its foundations, so that it will not totter forever and ever. You covered it with the deep as with a garment; the waters were standing above the mountains. At Your rebuke they fled, at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away.” Psalm 104:5-7 God made the earth. The Bible tells us He made it firm to be a home for us and all its inhabitants. God cares for us and all of His creation. He not only created the creatures that live on this planet with us, but He remains active in their lives today. Psalm 104 tells us God feeds, waters and provides homes for the animals of this world. He’s not a God who creates and walks away, but a God who creates, cares and provides. Read all of Psalm 104 here. Join me on Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM Central Time for another live online devotion. “Yet the LORD says, ‘During the forty years that I led you through the wilderness, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet.'” Deuteronomy 29:5 As I hiked down Mount Elbert in Colorado the sole of one of my hiking boots began to tear apart. Within the next quarter mile the sole on the second began to tear away. “Oh Ugh!” I still had a long way to go to the trailhead! Thankfully, another hiker had tape in her first aid kit. We used the tape to wrap the soles to the boots and they made it down. For 10 years I wore those boots on countless trails before they fell apart. That’s a long time for a pair of boots, but it doesn’t compare to the forty years the ancient Hebrews spent in the wilderness. In that time God did not let their clothes nor their footgear wear out. Through their time in the desert, God took care of them even though they complained a lot. We serve a good God who continues to take care of us, even when we complain. Let’s find it in our hearts to always worship Him and to be grateful for what He has given us. Read all of Deuteronomy 29. Daniel 2:22 and Aspen Trees Near the Snowy Range Mountains, Wyoming. “It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him.” Daniel 2:22 Only God knows what God knows. Just like these aspens trees hide what is in them and what is behind them, God hides many things from us. He has His reasons for doing so, and He calls us to trust in Him and His goodness. Within a week after I took this photo, the aspen trees dropped their leaves and no longer hid what was in them nor what was behind them. And with God, He reveals to us the things He chooses to reveal to us. He does this primarily through His word and His Spirit. And what He chooses to reveal to us lets us know who He is, how we should live, how we should serve Him and what His Kingdom is like. When you feel things are hidden from you, trust in God and His Word. Also, guard your heart so that you will hear what the Holy Spirit speaks to you. God Established the Earth
Psalm 104:5-7 and Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington State.
God Established the Earth for all Who Live Here
Forty Years of Faithfulness in the Wilderness
Deuteronomy 29:5 and My old Hiking Boots, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado.
Forty Years of Faithfulness
The Profound and Hidden Things
God and Hidden Things
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Psalm 63:2 and Cathedral Lake and Cathedral Peak, Wind River Wilderness, Wyoming. “Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory.” Psalm 63:2. Nature: … Continue reading → Psalm 89:11 and Bear Lake in Autumn, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all it contains, You have founded … Continue reading → God’s Sanctuary and Cathedral
All of Nature Belongs to God
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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!