Too often I feel stressed and I need to feel God’s presence. I have a habit of allowing the things of life to overwhelm me. Thankfully, God promises that there’s rest in His presence. But how do we know His presence stays with us? Moses also wondered if God’s presence would stay with him. So God promised Moses He would stay with him because Moses had found favor in His site. We too can find favor in God site. If we confess Jesus and faithfully follow Him, we find favor in His site. With His favor upon us we can have confidence that His presence stays with us. Read all of Exodus 33. Don’t miss a daily devotional. Sign up for our email. “At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away.” Psalm 104:7 (BSB) Nothing compares to the thundering power of God. If you have ever stood on the side of Niagara Falls and felt the roar of the water as it tumbled over the edge and smashed on to the rocks below, your have seen and felt power. As powerful as that is, God’s power is infinitely more powerful. When God created, He filled nature with symbols of his power. We see bits of His power in mountains, thunderstorms, waterfalls, grizzly bears and in the pounding hooves of a herd of buffalo. Nature reveals God’s power in all these things and also in a myriad of other ways. As powerful as nature is, nothing in it compares to the power of God. But nature’s power points us to the power of its Creator. Appreciating the power in nature allows us to better appreciate the power in God. Read more about God and His creation in Psalm 104. 1 Corinthians 13:12 and a Mountain Reflection, Glacier National Park, Montana. “Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even … Continue reading → In God Presence We Find Rest
Exodus 33:14 and the Pacific Coast After Sunset, Olympic National Park, Washington State.
“And He said, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14Rest in God’s Presence
The Thundering Power of God
Psalm 104:7 and Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, New York.
The Thundering Power of God Stands
Dim Reflections No More
Isaiah 43:20 and a Coyote, Moraine Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. “The beasts of the field will glorify Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I have given waters … Continue reading → Psalm 119:10 and a Snowy Egret Forging , Central Florida. “With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me wander from Your commandments.” Psalm 119:10 Do Not … Continue reading → The Goodness of God and His Creation
Where do You Wander?
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!