“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 So much in life seeks to divert our attention from the pure things. Instead of giving into wordy intentions maybe we should make it a habit to think about the things of God. The above Bible verse calls us to “dwell on whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure” and so on. These are the thoughts God wants in the forefront of our minds. Think how much better our attitudes would be if we kept in mind the lovely, the good and things worthy of praise. I know my life would be a lot more joyful in both good times and in bad if I kept focused on the pure, good and excellent things of God. Read all of Philippians 4 in context. To read more about snow and purity clink the link. Click here to get the Visual Verse of the Day delivered to your email inbox. You will be blessed. “For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. My frame was not hidden from You when I was made in secret.” Psalm 139:13-15a The boy resting in my hand in the above photo is my son. He is now ten years-old now, but at the time, he was just one week old. Sadly, in many states in the U.S., just a week before we took this photo it would have been legal to kill him. Such an idea breaks the heart of God. He calls us to nurture our children, not to destroy them. Unborn children are human beings fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. Abortion stops their beating hearts. On this notorious anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade remember to pray for the unborn. Sadly, many professing Christians support politicians who support abortion. Pray that God would convict them of their sin. Don’t miss a daily photo and verse. Sign up for our email. Read all of Psalm 139.
“’I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,’ says the Lord. ‘And do not touch what is unclean; and I will welcome you.’” 2 Corinthians 6:16b-17 God calls us to be separate from the world. We know He call us not to live like people of the world, but He also calls us not to be “bonded together” (2 Corinthians 6:14) with them. This verse is where the phrase “unequally yoked” comes from. The King James Version, New International Version and English Standard Version all use the term “yoked” instead of bonded. God wants us to remain holy and pure for Him. Being bonded to an unbeliever either through marriage, business or in some other way will strain our relationship with God. When we stay free from the world and available to God, He will “Welcome” us and “dwell” with us. Read all of 2 Corinthians 6. Whatever is Pure
Philippians 4:8 and a Snow Covered path Through Trees, Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Dwell on Whatever is Pure and Good
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Psalm 139:13-15a and a Newborn Child Held in a Hand.
The Unborn: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
God Calls Us and Will Dwell Among Us
2 Corinthians 6:16b-17 and a Sunrise over Moraine Park Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
God Calls Us
Deuteronomy 32:11-12 and a Bald Eagle, Eastern, Nebraska. “Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that hovers over its young, He spread His wings and caught them, He carried … Continue reading → Isaiah 33:2 and a Winter Sunrise, Fontenelle Forest, Nebraska. “LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah … Continue reading → The Wisdom of Eagles
Every Morning Brings a New Day
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!