“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.” Revelation 22:17 We often find peace in nature. The Bible uses the peace of nature to illustrate the ultimate peace in Christ. Come to Jesus and drink of the waters of everlasting life. Revelation 22 gives us a glimpse of the world to come. In that new world nature and creation will be transformed. There the Tree of Life will grow and the River of Life will flow. Come eat, drink and live. Don’t miss a daily photo and verse. Sign up for our email. “Why are you in despair, o my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” Psalm 42:11 I believe God wants us to blossom for Him, but what does that look like? Often we feel as though we are about to blossom when life hits us with a spring snowstorm. Does that mean God is against us or doesn’t have a plan for us? No, it doesn’t mean that. Blossoming for God may not always be what we believe it should be. We blossom for Him even when we don’t think we are. That’s because God uses us even when we don’t think He is. He is God. He is capable of doing that. What’s great is that in the end we will eternally blossom in Heaven with Jesus! Praise Him! So keep on keeping on for God. Ezekiel 33:6 and The Watchman Peak, Zion National Park, Utah. “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the horn and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, … Continue reading → Come to Jesus and Drink
Revelation 22:17 and Rapids Below Alberta Falls, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Come to Jesus
Call to Blossom for God with an Eternal Perspective
Psalm 42:11 and Blueberry Buds Covered in a Late Spring Snow, Bellevue, Nebraska.
We Will Blossom for God
Stand Watch like the Watchman
Psalm 42:8 and Sandhill Cranes Settle for the Night, Platte River Valley, Central Nebraska. “The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me … Continue reading → Psalm 108:4-5 and Sunrise Hits the Otter Cliffs of Acadia National Park, Maine. “For Your lovingkindness is great above the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the skies. Be exalted, … Continue reading → Through the Shadows of the Night
Be Exalted, O God
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!