A recent rainstorm at sunset, crowned with a dazzling rainbow.
With His Word He formed the mountains,
Made the skies and filled the sea.
Gave the land its wonderous beauty
Gave life’s breath to you and me.
He was there before the song was sung,
He still abides through its refrain,
And when the song gives way to silence
Still the Word of God remains.
~Lawrence Keith Holder
Last week, we finally received some much-needed rain. Between the rain showers, we were able to see a variety of clouds, several rainbows, and patches of low-lying fog. It was a joy to witness all the natural beauty around us.
Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
~Mary Oliver
Such a beautiful autumn day at the lake. The reflections in the still water continued to impress as the day slowly faded into darkness.
“Swept into nature’s calm, the soul stills as clouds move on.” ~Angie Weiland-Crosby
This past week, the sunsets were magnificent in the November sky. What a treat to see the beauty that our Creator planned for each new day.
“Art gallery? Who needs it? Look up at the swirling silver-lined clouds in the magnificent blue sky or at the silently blazing stars at midnight. How could indoor art be anymore masterfully created than God’s museum of nature?” ~ Grey Livingston
“The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” ~Christopher McCandless
“I find it incredibly amazing how at every sunset, the sky is a different shade. No cloud is ever in the same place. Each day is a new masterpiece. A new wonder. A new memory.” ~Sanober Khan
“The sunsets are mad orange fools raging in the gloom.” ~Jack Kerouac
It was November – the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines.” ~Lucy Maud Montgomery
“Peering from some high window, at the gold of November sunset and feeling that if day has to become night, this is a beautiful way.” ~E. E. Cummings
“They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.” ~Psalms 65:8
We purposefully walk in the evening, a little before sunset, hoping for a breathtaking view. Quite often, we are not disappointed.
Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, “Do you like it? I did it just for you.” ~Max Lucado
Enjoying some of the beautiful shades of orange that come along with the spring and summer seasons.
“Mere color … can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” ~Oscar Wilde
The colors of the sunset on this evening reminded me of our flag. Remembering on this Veterans Day all those who have served our country. Veterans Day is observed on the 11th month, 11th day and 11th hour – when the Armistice went into effect in World War I.
“All we have of freedom; all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.” ~Unknown
I never tire of looking toward the west to see the lighting, shapes and colors which combine to create a unique masterpiece in the evening sky.
“How great is it to live under a sky that is repainted every day by the greatest artist.” ~Unknown
Since our house faces the west, we get to see some beautiful sunsets when we step out on the porch in the evening. Between our house and the sunset stands a tree. There was a time when it was a pretty tree with two long, full branches and companion trees standing at its side. However, at least a couple of times over the last few years, straight-line winds have come through and done major damage to parts of the tree and taken out some of the other trees. Still, today, the tree is thriving, and continues to stand strong in the foreground of many a sunset photo.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Watching a beautiful sunset over neighboring farm fields is always a good way to end the day.
“Sometimes I need only to stand where I am to be blessed.” ~Mary Oliver
walking on a country road 