Denali 'The Great One'

Denali means 'The Great One'. When we were in Alaska, we were fortunate to see the glory of this mountain unfold. It truly is a 'Great One' over 22,000 ft in altitude it's hard to imagine after seeing Denali, that Mount Everest is twice the size! As great as these mountains are, there is another 'Great One' & He is 'EL' the 'Strong One', occuring over 200 times in the Old Testament. El Elohe, 'God of Israel', El Elyon, 'The Most High', Elohim, 'All Powerful, Creator', El Roi, 'The God Who Sees Me', El Shaddai 'The All Sufficient One, The God of the Mountains, God Almighty'. I have cried out to this 'Great One' & He is there for me & in His presence I become as a strong mountain. "O Lord my God, I have cried to You & You healed me...By Your Favor O Lord, You have established me as a strong mountain..." Psalm 30:2&7

Denali Park Swan

While venturing out on an unplanned trail hike, never would I have imagined this hidden beauty so elegant & majestic awaiting my longing heart. Here I was looking for bear, moose & eagle wanting to see the BIGNESS of Alaska yet here was a regal moment & unexpected surprise. The pureness of this swan's reflection showed a true heart of peace, rest & tranquility, unlike my own. Thank you Lord for these gentle reminders that call me back to Your peaceful waters that quiet my soul. "As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man." Proverbs 27:19

Joy & Gladness

All that distracts me from what's really important in life falls away when I am surrounded by God's creation. His glory is present in all that He made & I am glad. "Behold, You desire truth in my inner being, make me therefore to know wisdom in my inmost heart...Make me to hear joy & gladness & be satisfied..." Psalm 51:6-7

Consider the Lilies of the Field

Mountain living brings me such joy! As I see Spring unfolding I get excited about going jeeping with my husband of almost 34 years. We have so many wonderful memories of our getaways here in the beautiful Colorado mountains. Nothing refreshes my soul more than being with the one I love & taking in God's Creation. God's garden just naturally grows without struggle. I think of the scripture in Matthew 6:28-29 "Why should you be anxious about what you're going to wear? Consider the lilies of the field...they neither toil or spin. I tell you, even Solomon in all his magnificence was not arrayed like one of these."

I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR

It's calving season here in the Kremmling area. Every Spring the ranchers here go through this important event. It is so much fun to see the little calves appearing in the meadows, there's one, then two, then three, on & on popping like popcorn! It has given me a new respect for ranchers in the area as they weather storms, get up early with their searchlights, seeking new calves, checking to see if mama is ok. This Spring is a mild one, but last year it was a wonder any made it through with such extreme conditions! Cattle are tough & I read somewhere that the way God made them to stand against the storms is there 'inner furnace' that helps them sustain through the adversity the weather can bring. I too have an 'inner fire' that burns during adverse times in my life to keep me strong & steadfast. "Yet amid all these things, I am more than a conqueror and gain a surpassing victory through Him that loves me." Romans 8:37

Canopy over Grandeur

Genesis 1:1-2 "In the beginning God (prepared, formed, fashioned) & created the heaven's & the earth. The earth was without form & an empty waste, & darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters."
I am so grateful as the Spirit of God is still available for me to experience as He hovers over me. When I feel lifeless & need to be touched deeply He never fails to show Himself, even if we say nothing, His presence is enough.

Window to the Sea

I love this photo, 'Window to the Sea', because it reminds me that in my life so often a 'small window of opportunity' brings its glorious ray of light to my self-made, walled in thinking. When I choose to enter into what God, Who is Light, is opening up to me, I can make steps towards a whole new vast horizon, an 'ocean of ideas' that can help carry me to the fulfillment of my destiny.
"Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them...To face every opportunity of life, thoughtfully & ask its meaning bravely & earnestly, is the only way to meet supreme opportunities when they come, whether open-faced or disguised." M. D. Babcock