Weekly Inspiration (11/11/17)

Roaring Run Trail, Kiski Twp., PA
Photo taken October 22, 2017 at 6:04 P.M.

Weekly Inspiration (10/21/17)

Glendale Lake, Beaver Valley Rd., Flinton, PA, just before
Glendale High School.  Photo taken October 6, 2017 at 3:42 P.M.

Weekly Inspiration (09/30/17)

Roaring Run Trail, Kiski Twp., PA
1.75 miles from Apollo, PA trailhead
Photo taken June 30, 2017

Weekly Inspiration (12/10/16)

Riverfront Park, Kittanning PA
Photo taken November 4, 2016 at 12:34 P.M.

I figured it would be a while before we get to enjoy fall colors such as this.  Enjoy!

Weekly Inspiration (11/19/16)

Riverfront Park   Kittanning, PA   November 4, 2016   12:34 P.M.

I chose this shot because of its contrasts:  highlight and shadow, bright red and normal yellow, leaves intact and leaves fallen, leaves turned color and leaves still to change.

I've been a slow learner in life, yet I'm sure about this: life is full of contrasts.  Experiences which are high, bright and colorful we savor thoroughly.  Might we need help to realize the benefit of experiences we label as low, dull or ordinary?  One side makes the other valuable.  Without "ordinary" we have little context for "stunning."  Without "dark" we have little appreciation for "radiant."  Without "low" we have little gratitude for "success."

What do you do in circumstances that easily accentuate the "negative"? Divert your attention from the barren-branch difficulties, even for a few minutes. Yes, it's a discipline.  Now talk to God. Where to begin?  I suggest reading aloud Habakkuk 3:17-19; Lamentations 3:21-25 and Philippians 4:6-8. God hears you when you vocalize His Word and it is good for you to hear yourself speak truth.

Weekly Inspiration (10/22/16)

photo taken 10-3-16 at 7:06 P.M. in my side yard

The white "flower" is a weed.  The red leaves are from a vine that no owner wants in his yard.  These two create quite the Christmas contrast (only 63 shopping days left).

Remember that God can take the "undesirables" in your life and transform them into something that will bring Him glory.  That is His specialty.

Color-Rogue

Photo taken 7-4-16 in Apollo, PA

July 4th isn't the time for foliage, so I'm not sure why this leaf decided to go color-rogue.  I snapped this photo because the one leaf was remarkably different from all others.  Then I thought about Daniel.

" . . . an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel . . ." (Dan. 5:12)

I pray that the same will be true about my children.  May they not merely exist in this world but make a difference for Jesus.

Weekly Inspiration (02/20/16)

Route 422, Between Shelocta, PA & Indiana, PA  10.15.15

Right now there are no leaves on the trees.  All of a sudden, I miss those bright colors.  Spring is coming!

Weekly Inspiration (11/21/15)

Route 422, about 5 miles west of Indiana, PA   10.30.15

Verse of The Week (11/13/15)

a park behind the Starbucks in Indiana, PA  10.30.15

The vine dries up 

And the fig tree fails; 

The pomegranate, the palm also, and the apple tree, 

All the trees of the field dry up. 

Indeed, rejoicing dries up 

From the sons of men.

(Joel 2:12) 

Apollo On My Mind (11/5/15)

What a treasure we have in Owens Grove! Usually there aren't many people, unless there is a sponsored event.  Owens Grove is a place to relax, think, read or just escape for a while. If you live in the borough, you aren't more than a 10-minute walk away.

If you didn't get to see it, the foliage at Owens Grove was spectacular.

I snapped these shots 10.23.15 in the afternoon.

The next activity scheduled at Owens Grove is "Christmas In The Park."  Find more information here (scroll to the bottom).