“Now Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo… Then the LORD said to him, ‘This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “I will give it to your descendants”; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.’” Deuteronomy 34:1,4 I don’t live in one of these majestic areas I photograph. My family and I live in a simple home in Bellevue, Nebraska. My wife (in the above photo) and I long for a mountain home someday, but that someday may never come. We long for the mountains because the beauty of nature gives us a tiny vision of our heavenly promise land. All our deep held longings here on earth point us to a better home. Someday our longing for that glorious home will be met. Just like Moses, my wife and I may never get to a special “promised land” here on earth, but just like Moses, someday we will get to our eternal promised land in heaven with Jesus. Read all Deuteronomy 34 Checkout my latest video short: Creation’s Orchestra. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:6 We are called to follow Christ and to abide in Him. Abide means to live in Him, to dwell in Him, or to remain with Him. The Bible tells us to stay with Jesus. It says choosing to live with Christ is the most important decision we can make. When we do, we find renewal and hope in Him. Follow in Christ’s path and live. Read more about following Him in John 15. 2 Samuel 22:2-3 and Hoodoo Formations, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge” 2 Samuel 22:2-3 God My Rock that Does not Change … Continue reading → A Vision of the Promised Land
Deuteronomy 34:1,4 and a Woman sitting on a Mountain side, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
The Final Promised Land
Jesus says, “Abide in Me”
John 15:6 and a Mountain Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina.
Abide in Me
God My Rock
Matthew 9:37-38 and Hay Bales, Colfax County, Nebraska “Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to … Continue reading → Psalm 91:4 and a Nesting Great Egret, Central Florida. “He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.” … Continue reading → Pray to the Lord of the Harvest
The Protection of His Wings
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!