God created the sun, the moon and the stars. They serve a practical purpose to give us light and the sun also provides us with warmth and life. God created them to supply for our physical needs. As the giver of the sun, moon and stars, God also is the giver of beautiful sunsets and star filled skies to enrich our lives. Praise Him! Click here to see all of Jeremiah 31. “Your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” Matthew 5:45 God loves His people and takes care of their needs. But compassion and mercy are so much apart of God’s character that He provides for even those who reject Him. He gives His goodness to all people. His rain falls on the just and the unjust. As an infinite God He finds it easy to love those who hate Him. It’s part of His nature to do so, but in the context of this verse Jesus calls us to love our enemies too. That’s impossible for us to do outside of God’s help, but with Him we can and need to do so. Dear Lord, help me to love those who oppose me and who oppose You. And help me to stand for truth at the same time, just as Jesus did. Luke 12:6-7 and A Massive Flock of Snow Geese, Desoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Iowa. “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. And even the very hairs of your head … Continue reading → The One Who Gives the Sun
Sunset, Olympic National Park, Washington State and Jeremiah 31:35.
“Thus says the LORD, Who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; The LORD of hosts is His name: “ Jeremiah 31:35God Gives the Sun
Rain Falls on the Just and the Unjust
Matthew 5:45 and Water Droplets on a Golden Columbine Blossom, Bellevue, Nebraska.
God Cares for the Just and the Unjust
Our Omniscient God Knows Each One
Isaiah 45:18 and a Sunset over McDonald Valley, Glacier National Park, Montana. “For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and … Continue reading → 2 Thessalonians 3:16 and a Quiet Summer Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. … Continue reading → God Created Everything
May the Lord of Peace Give You Peace
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!