“And Jesus answered and said, ‘Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning “Made them male and female,” and said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh”? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.’” Matthew 19:4-6 God created the birds male and female. The birds know which one is male and which one is female. God made the males for the females and the females for the males. Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew that God made people male and female and He made the males for the females and the females for the males. Jesus described marriage as being between a male and a female. Let the Word of God speak to our hearts. For it remains true forever. May we read it, follow it and be blessed by holding to it. Amen. Read all of Matthew 19 and be encouraged by the goodness of God. Learn more about my creation ministry at www.thecreationspeaks.com. “I have wiped out your transgressions like a thick cloud and your sins like a heavy mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.’ Shout for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout joyfully.” Isaiah 44: 22-23a In this Bible passage God promises to forgive Israel of their sins. How great a joy and inspiration it is to know that God promises and gives Christians that forgiveness as well. These verses create a beautiful image of God’s forgiveness. Just like when clouds or fog move in to cover the hills and mountains, Christ covers our sins. Only, unlike a fog, His forgiveness never fades away. He forgives forever. Read all of Isaiah 44. Matthew 5:6 and Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 Satisfied by God Blessed are the hungry. When we hunger and thirst after God … Continue reading → Male and Female
Matthew 19:4-6 and a Male and Female Goldfinch in Cosmos Flowers, Sarpy County, Nebraska.
The Scripture Speaks
The Joy of Forgiveness
Isaiah 44: 22-23a and Clouds Cover Hills in Olympic National Park, Washington State.
God Brings the Joy of Forgiveness
They will be Satisfied
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 and Trees and Fog, Near Asheville, North Carolina “For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we … Continue reading → John 15:13-14 and a Columbine Flower, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends … Continue reading → The Eternal Weight of Glory
No Greater Love
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. 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!