“The righteous cry, and the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” Psalm 34:17-19 When we feel low, when we feel crushed and when we feel brokenhearted, God is near to us. He does not walk away when we are empty and alone. His presence stays with us. Walk your journey with Him. Be encouraged by reading all of Psalm 34. God is good! Psalm 18:12-13 and Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “From the brightness before Him passed His thick clouds, hailstones and coals of fire. The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered His voice. … Continue reading → Joshua 1:9b and a Bighorn Ram, Glacier National Park, Montana “Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9b Strong and Courageous with God When it … Continue reading → Near the Brokenhearted
Psalm 34:17-19 and a Wooded Forest, Glacier National Park, Montana and Psalm 34:17-19.
God of the Brokenhearted
Coals of Fire From the Most High
Strong and Courages
Isaiah 61:10 and Snow Covered Stream and Trees, Eastern Nebraska. “I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with … Continue reading → Psalm 71:3 and Desert Rock Formations, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. “Be to me a rock of habitation to which I may continually come; You have given a commandment to … Continue reading → Wrapped in Righteousness
Our Rock of Strength and Deliverance
A Different Kind of Bible Verse of the Day
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. We also produce a Bible Verse of the Day for mobile devices.
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!