“Youths grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” Isaiah 40:30-31 The flight of the eagle is the picture of majesty. No wonder God inspired the Prophet Isaiah to use it in this Bible passage. It is easy to understand why verse 31 is a favorite of mine and of many others. In our troubles God comes to us and helps us rise up. May you rise up and find inspiration in this scripture, in this photo and most importantly in the strength of almighty God. To read all of Isaiah 40 in context. Download my free creation devotional. “And God said, ‘Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry ground ‘land,’ and the gathered waters he called ‘seas.’ And God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:9-10 The sunrise first hits the United States along the shoreline of Maine’s Acadia National Park. In the Bible’s Book of Genesis chapter 1 we learn about when God first created the world and the seas. He created the world in a perfect fashion that we and all His creatures would find life in it. From the greatest of the seas to smallest cell, He perfectly fined tuned each little detail for us. Praise Him. Be inspired by reading all of Genesis 1. Click here and get the Visual Verse of the Day delivered to your email.
Psalm 96:5-6 and Horseshoe Park at Sunrise, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “For all the gods of the peoples are idols. The LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him, strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:5-6 … Continue reading → Rise Up on Wings Like Eagles
Isaiah 40:31 and Bald Eagle, Loess Bluffs Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge, Missouri.
God Helps Us Rise Up
The seas
Genesis 1:9-10 and Morning light on the Rocky Coast of Acadia National Park, Maine.
The Seas and God’s Creation
His Sanctuary
Psalm 18:10-11 and Storm Clouds Over a Mountain Lake, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado. “And He rode upon a cherub, and flew; He flew upon the wings of the wind. … Continue reading → I had a little photo shoot the other day and thought you might enjoy a little behind the scenes look. … Continue reading → The Storm Clouds of God
Blueberry photography
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!