Ant at Work

Great Blue Heron

Lilly

Cane Grass

Mourning Dew

Photo taken May 24th 2018 9:24 AM    1/30 sec. f/14 100mm

Morning dew.

Roses

IRIS

Red Bud

Redbud tree flower today April 24th. The flower bud opened today in our back yard.

April 18th photo

Photo April 11th

Regrowth

I had pruned this bush back in the winter because it was overgrowing the house windows. It looked like the bush might die because I pruned off so much. The above photo shows the buds in the stem were able to take over and respond to the light of Spring.

Looking at the stem you can't see any buds but often they are there.

At times we think the things of life end our ability to do things for the Lord. Keeping our heart open to the Lord will allow us to again serve Him.

Proverbs 24:16

"For a righteous man falls seven times, 

and rises again, 

But the wicked stumble in time of calamity."

Hawthorne Tree Flower

April 11th

April 17th

A treat to see these flowers bloom.

Sunrise

Sunrise is always captivating.

Malachi 4:2 

"But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall."

Great Blue Heron

Great blue Heron in flight. One against the trees, and the other against the sky.

Tendril

Vines put out these tendrils to catch hold of another plant to support them.

Luke 21:14 "Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap;"

Iris

Iris plant making its appearance. Below are some photos of what we have to look forward to.

Iris making their appearance for this year.

Psalm 96:2 "Sing to the Lord, bless His name;
Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day."

Tulip

This tulip first opened on the 12th of April 2018.

Blue Winged Teal

Found Blue Winged Teal at a Wildlife area near where I live. I would guess there was about 200 to 300 there. I didn't see the whole area so not sure how many.

Pdsalm 145 4-7

"One generation praises your deeds to the next

    and proclaims your mighty works.

5 They speak of the splendor of your majestic glory,

    tell of your wonderful deeds.

6 They speak of the power of your awesome acts

    and recount your great deeds.

7 They celebrate your abounding goodness

    and joyfully sing of your justice."

Tulips

 Photos taken April 11th

Psalm 128 NASB

"How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,

Who walks in His ways.

2 When you shall eat of the [a]fruit of your hands,

You will be happy and it will be well with you.

3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine

[b]Within your house,

Your children like olive plants

Around your table.

4 Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed

Who fears the Lord.

5 The Lord bless you from Zion,

And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

6 Indeed, may you see your children’s children.

Peace be upon Israel!"

Screech Owl

This is the red phase of the Screech Owl.

A smaller owl than other owls. They are smaller than 9" tall.

They like to live in open areas in the undergrowth of the forest. They will eat most any kind of animal such as rabbits, mice and worms etc.

They nest in holes and cavities of trees. But will not dig out a hole themselves. They will accept a nest box to live in. They lay from 2 to 6 eggs once a year. And they incubate the eggs 27 to 34 days.

They hunt at night but can hunt in the day. They fly in a U shapped pattern. And the young depend on their food for about 6 to 8 weeks.

It is estimated there are 900,000 of these owls in existance.

Of course their call is a screech  but not always. 

Owls are a sign of wisdom.  The Greek goddess of wisdom had an owl as her symbol. It also could be that they are successful hunters, able to get game that humans were not able to catch. Also their large eyes give the impression of wisdom.

Proverbs 3:7 " Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil."

Ducks on the Move

Caught a bunch of ducks on the move the other day. Bad weather may be holding them south. We got snow last Sunday and more snow is in the forecast for the coming week.

Are we moving forward in our life purpose, or do we go with the flow? The Lord will direct us as we trust in Him.

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding.

6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight."

Lord, I look to you to direct my paths as I acknowledge you in all I do. Thank you for making this real in my life.

Wind

Wind

Wind may blow, but is hard to tell where it comes from.

Sometimes it is gentle and other times vicious. I feel more alive when it blows in my face. When wind is still, life seems to be waiting.

When the temperature is cold wind can be dangerous. When the temperature is hot wind can bring a little bit of refreshment.

Wind can bring power by turning a windmill or pushing a sailboat. Wind can be destructive with a tornado or hurricane.

Wind brings the rain as clouds move in. Without rain life couldn't exist. Wind will bring the life giving rain and God will bring the life giving direction if we will agree to listen.

God speaks at times like a soft breeze. Reading the Bible and listening for God, brings enlightenment and peace.