Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

5.20.2017

The Heavens Declare (Psalm 19)

The Psalms are all so beautiful that it's very hard to for me to pick a favorite one! I do have favorites, though, and among my favorites is Psalms 19, in which the psalmist begins by saying "the heavens declare the glory of God". It's true! When I see a beautiful sunset, I'm reminded of the stunning glory of God- and thankful that He allows us to experience just tiny glimpse of it through natural beauties like breathtaking sunsets. Below is Psalm 19, accompanied by some snapshots of sunsets over the years. (Note: the photos below are mine.)



The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech and night to night reveals knowledge.


There is no speech, nor are there words whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.



In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. 


Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. 



The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 


the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.



More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.


Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!


Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.



Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.



8.19.2016

Summer Photography

Hello, readers!
Today, I'm sharing some of my photography from this summer so far. It's hard to believe that summer is almost over!
I don't have a super-duper fancy camera (yet), but I still like how a lot of these turned out, especially the raindrop ones. =)























And that's it! I know this post is rather short, but with school starting back and all, I haven't had as much time to plan out posts. I'll have some better ones coming up soon!
Have a great weekend! What was your favorite photo?
//Emily



Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,  for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 106:1

6.24.2016

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my Light, my Strength, my Song


This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through through the fiercest drought and storm


What heights  of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease 


My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand.


In Christ alone who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe


This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save


"Til on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied 

For every sin on Him was laid; here in the death of Christ I live.





In Christ Alone is my favorite hymn. The words are just so powerful and meaningful! These are just the first two stanzas, but if you haven't heard of this song before, I'd encourage you to look it up right now and listen. :) And I haven't posted much of my photography lately, so I hope you enjoyed these flower photos. 
What is your favorite hymn? Tell me in the comments!
I'll see you on Tuesday with a book review!
//Emily

2.18.2016

Taiwan Cherry Blossoms

Hello, everyone!
Yesterday, I had the chance to do a little photo shoot of some beautiful Taiwan cherry blossoms blooming at a friend's house. It's always nice to see the first signs of spring, even in the south! 
The photos aren't the greatest quality because I didn't stop to properly adjust the settings. (I was about to leave when I noticed the tree, and I just had to get a few pictures. blurry or not!)



















This one is one of my favorites. 




Sunlight is really cool! ;P









Please ignore my hand in there.....I couldn't crop it without it looking even stranger!)













Which one is your favorite? =)







Oh, and one more thing. Lord's Girls is having a writing contest, and it is really neat!

(The picture is hers, not mine!)

 I've entered, and I thought I would help spread the word about it. If you want to check it out, go here.





 
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