tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75942732024-03-13T21:48:11.985-05:00Nature Devotions Enjoying Nature and the One Who Made ItScott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.comBlogger1472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-84003031525699744642020-02-26T07:47:00.000-06:002020-02-26T07:47:04.779-06:00Wait for the fresh anointing from the Lord.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leaves were made to fall after they have fulfilled their part. To hang on is hopeless. They are shriveled and are not able to function anymore. When the Spring sun comes they will only taken up space and don't have the substance within them to produce sugars again. A new leaf is needed.<br />
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Christians try to hang on to the old ways, because that is what they know. The old ways worked back then but they won't work now. We live in a new dynamic and we need approach things in a new way. We need the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. A tree has a system to provide life for the next growing season. Notice there are buds all over these branches. These buds will provide new leaves that will function and produce life.<br />
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We can't save up what we had from God in the past. We need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit each day.<br />
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Wait for the fresh anointing from the Lord.<br />
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The leaf that hasn't fallen. Feb2020 5786<br />
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Leaves were made to fall after they have fulfilled their part. To hang on is hopeless. They are shriveled and are not able to function anymore. When the Spring sun comes they will only taken up space and don't have the substance within them to produce sugars again. A new leaf is needed.<br />
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Christians try to hang on to the old ways, because that is what they know. The old ways worked back then but they won't work now. We live in a new dynamic and we need approach things in a new way. We need the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. A tree has a system to provide life for the next growing season. Notice there are buds all over these branches. These buds will provide new leaves that will function and produce life.<br />
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We can't save up what we had from God in the past. We need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit each day.<br />
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Leaves were made to fall after they have fulfilled their part. To hang on is hopeless. They are shriveled and are not able to function anymore. When the Spring sun comes they will only taken up space and don't have the substance within them to produce sugars again. A new leaf is needed.<br />
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Christians try to live by their past experiences, they try to hang on to the old ways, because that is what they know. The old ways worked back then but they won't work now. We live in a new dynamic and we need approach things from a new experience from the Lord. We need the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. A tree has a system to provide life for the next growing season. Notice there are buds all over these branches. These buds will provide new leaves that will function and produce life.<br />
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We can't save up what we had from God in the past. We need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit each day.<br />
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Leaves were made to fall after they have fulfilled their part. To hang on is hopeless. They are shriveled and are not able to function anymore. When the Spring sun comes they will only taken up space and don't have the substance within them to produce sugars again. A new leaf is needed.<br />
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Christians try to hang on to the old ways, because that is what they know. The old ways worked back then but they won't work now. We live in a new dynamic and we need approach things in a new way. We need the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit. A tree has a system to provide life for the next growing season. Notice there are buds all over these branches. These buds will provide new leaves that will function and produce life.<br />
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We can't save up what we had from God in the past. We need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit each day.<br />
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Wait for the fresh anointing from the Lord.<br />
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Lamentations 3:22,23<br />
The LORD'S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions "never fail.<br />
They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness."Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-48944906115085583362020-01-30T18:15:00.000-06:002020-01-30T18:15:41.294-06:00Turkey Vultures roosting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Came across some Turkey Vultures roosting at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Missouri.<br />
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They fly around together in the morning, before they go to their areas. They also circle around before they roost at night.<br />
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They eat mostly dead meat. By eating dead meat, they help clean the environment, clening up diseased animals.<br />
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-87324729559130993992020-01-28T18:10:00.000-06:002020-01-28T18:10:10.245-06:00Spiral Oak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Height 46' diameter 41" Canopy spread 68' 58' for total points 189<br />
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height 74' diameter 50" Canopy 69' & 79' 248 points<br />
Found this Bur Oak, ( not sure if it is a Bur Oak)Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-58354084403915547622019-12-09T08:05:00.002-06:002019-12-09T08:05:18.380-06:00Crows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Caught these crows in flight. As I walked across the Johnson Atkins Museum yard. They flew right over my head and I grabbed my camera and started shooting.<br />
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"For this reason you also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will."<br />
Matthew 24:44<br />
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-9922731139354310372019-05-26T15:08:00.000-05:002019-05-26T15:08:42.402-05:00Eastern Meadow Lark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I asume they are eastern photo taken at Smithville Lake Missouri<br />
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-49096360669587208622019-05-26T15:00:00.003-05:002019-05-26T15:00:33.038-05:00Scissors Tail Fly Catcher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-2714425187972678712019-05-26T08:07:00.002-05:002019-05-26T08:07:44.935-05:00On the Wing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-65394082108397027032019-05-26T08:03:00.003-05:002019-05-26T08:03:23.173-05:00Sing for Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-51321839661344736182019-04-02T12:48:00.001-05:002019-04-02T12:49:03.394-05:00Waterfall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-77839954814666820552019-03-31T12:12:00.003-05:002019-03-31T12:16:33.635-05:00Spring Buds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hiking through the mud and brush tangle to get to this oasis park. I found these deer.</div>
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Got this flower bloomin in our yard yesterday.Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-31537511054899016942019-03-22T10:50:00.000-05:002019-03-22T10:50:42.394-05:00Flooding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-28299607634200313162019-03-16T18:38:00.002-05:002019-03-24T11:28:33.255-05:00Missouri River Flood Spring 2019Saturday 16 March 2019<br />
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The boat ramp is out beyond the solar light pole.Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-21599959354349188052019-03-16T09:44:00.003-05:002019-03-16T09:44:57.149-05:00Open Parkland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a lot of history in this tree. Sometimes it is good to learn the history that others have lived or to read history to learn from others.<br />
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We have had more snow then normal this year. Most of the snow is gone now but this field is not draining the water. Water is a type for the Scripture and land is a type for our soul.<br />
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When we are not situated to use the water and give out to others we become unusable to others. You can't drive over it, you can't walk across it with out making a mess, you can't plant seeds in it you can't harvest the plants that have grown up. The only thing you can do is let it rot.<br />
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1 Samuel 12:24-25 "Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. 25 But if you still do wickedly, both you and your king will be swept away.”<br />
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Spring is coming late to our area. But there is hope. The Daffodils have broken ground and are starting.<br />
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This is like life at times. Sometimes we go through a long period of trouble but the Lord will keep His promises.<br />
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In Matthew 7 it talks about building our house on the rock. Jesus is the rock. When we build our house on Jesus there is a sure foundation that will stand the test of storms that come.<br />
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Hope looks to the promise and knows the answer will come. Daffodils show Spring is sure to come. Rejoice in the coming of Spring. Rejoice in the coining of the Lord to sustain your life.Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-5827556912427044972019-02-12T11:19:00.000-06:002019-02-12T11:19:22.738-06:00Bird Nest Hole<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a great place for a bird nest. The Black Locust thorns provide good protection against some predators that would not be able to negotiate this obstruction.<br />
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Our spiritual walk is hindered by many obstacles. When we guard against them we can live in safety.<br />
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Psalm 141:3<br />
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;<br />
Keep watch over the door of my lips.<br />
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"I have made a covenant with my eyes; How then could I gaze at a virgin?<br />
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Keeping watch what you say and look at will protect you.<br />
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The problem is that we can't keep our own decisions if they go against our desires. The solution is not to keep rules but to focus on what God has for us. A mind set on the things of this world is death. A mind set on serving Jesus and following His direction is life.<br />
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Set as your purpose to live for God and not for the things of the world. Then understanding of Spiritual things will open up to you.<br />
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Here is a attractive bird that doesn't belong here. They are intruders in the USA. They push out other species of birds.<br />
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These birds remind me of addictions and bullies in my life. How do we get rid of them? Unlike the birds, we can take authority over opposition in our life by the blood of Jesus. Look to Jesus for help.<br />
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Psalm 25:15 "My eyes are continually toward the Lord,<br />
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Deer, horses, squirrels and cows will eat hedge apples. It is reported that deer relish eating them. We use them to repel crickets in our basement. Science reports that the natural compounds that repel insects are too low to be effective.<br />
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Palm 40:5 "Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders which You have done, And Your thoughts toward us; There is none to compare with You. If I would declare and speak of them, They would be too numerous to count."</div>
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Best photo yet of a crow. They don't give me much of a chance. I asked this guy to hang tight for a photo. He waited till I opened my car and got my camera and I got 3 photos and then he took off. :)<br />
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When I can live ready I get more chances. If I had my 400mm lens it would have been a better shot.<br />
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Luke 12:35 "“Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit."Scott http://www.blogger.com/profile/12165834265627638147noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594273.post-52181558464355051182018-11-19T11:14:00.000-06:002018-12-06T11:18:15.540-06:00Kentucky Coffee Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Revelation 5:9-10 "Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth."<br />
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