“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Each spring life in the outdoors experiences a renewal. The world gets transformed from being cold and somewhat dead in winter to being alive again with new life. The Bible calls us to renew our minds by dwelling on the things of God to experience His transforming grace. May each new flower we see and the song of each bird we hear remind us to renew our minds by focusing on the things of God so that our lives may be transformed. Click to read all of Romans 12. Romans 12 tell us that God works in the lives of Christian believers and gives us all spiritual gifts. Make The Visual Bible Verse of the Day your homepage. Get my free creation devotional. “The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things.” Acts 17:24-25 In Acts 17 the Apostle Paul speaks to the people of Athens. In response to all the pagan gods he saw there, he proclaimed the one True God. The people of Athens wanted to hear about this new God. They worshipped many gods already, so why not one more. Paul used nature and an alter the Greeks built to an “unknown God” to tell them of the God who created everything. Paul explained that as Creator his God lived outside of creation and was not part of it. The self-existing Creator God that Paul proclaimed was a sharp contrast to the finite gods of the Greeks. As result of Paul’s message Acts 17:34 says, “Some men joined him and believed.” Praise our God, the one true God. He holds all life in His hands. May we worship Him and Him alone. “Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.” Psalm 84:3 (NIV) Only once a year the Jewish high priest was allowed to enter into the Holy of Holies in the Lord’s Temple. The Holy of Holies was where the Jews kept the Ark of the Covenant. God’s presence dwelled there. Due to human sin, no other person could enter the Holy of Holies. Only the priest could enter. But birds, like all of God’s creatures, are without sin. It is thought that this psalm tells of a bird (and perhaps more than one) that built its nest in the Holy of Holies and had a home in the presence of God. How awesome! Read all of Psalm 84. Transformed and Renewed
Romans 12:2 and Apple Blossoms, Bellevue, Nebraska.
Be Transformed
The God who made the world
Acts 17:24-25 and The Pinnacles Rock Formation, Black Hills, South Dakota.
The “Unknown God” Who Made the World
A Home in God’s Presence
Psalm 84:3 Lark Sparrow in Aronia Berry Blossoms, Washington County, Nebraska.
Living in God’s Presence
“In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.” John 1:4 We all need to find a way through life. Jesus offers us light and a path to follow. His path leads to hope and salvation. Jesus calls and the faithful follow. The Bible tells us there is no better way. In Christ there is a path to life and light. Read more about the Light of Christ in the Gospel of John. You can also read more about hope through Jesus here. If you’re into photography check out my photography coaching page. “They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom and talk of Your power; To make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts and the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom.” 145:11-12 The Bible speaks of God’s mighty acts. When we read through its pages we can read about the great things God did in the past. The ancient Hebrew people were witnesses to these acts. But how do we experience His mighty acts today. We may not see Him part the Red Sea, bring down fire from heaven or instantly calm a stormy sea, but we can still see Him work in our life and in the lives around us. If for some reason we don’t see His mighty works in our life nor in the lives around us, we can look at His creation. Many wonders of creation like mountains, are glorious powerful and majestic. How much more glorious, powerful and majestic is their Creator! Read all of Psalm 145 and be blessed. God’s Path to Follow
John 1:4 and a Path through a Forest, Jay Cooke State Park, Minnesota.
A Path to Follow
God’s Mighty Acts
Psalm 145:11-12 and Gunsight Lake and Mountain Majesty, Glacier National Park, Montana.
God’s Mighty Acts Today
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!