Cyclop's Dragonfly

Have you ever seen a Cyclop's dragonfly? Well here you go. It sure does look like it has one eye on the top of his head. I felt like he was staring at me as I took the picture. As you can see that is not his eye. But wouldn't it be cool?

I am never sure what I am going to find when I am out hunting for pictures. Of course there are days when there is nothing. And there are days when I see all kinds of unique creations.

I am finding insect gives me a fair amount of differences to fill my camera. I am discovering new ones weekly, sometime daily.

So today my dicovery is this Cyclop's dragonfly.

Chickadee Blessing

It seems that this chickadee is praying for blessing on his food before eating. He seems to know who provides his needs everyday.

How often do I forget to pray before I eat. How often do I take for granted the blessings that God provides everyday. I can learn from this chickadee.

Today I thank the Lord for every single minute. I will thank Him for my food, clothing and home. I will thank Him for my family, friends and co-workers. I will thank Him for loving and providing for me. 

Thank you,  Lord.

It Took A While.

It took a while but I finally got a good pictures of the great blue heron flying. Believe me when I say that I have been trying for at least ten years or better. But I finally Got it.

The other day I had to do two eight feet plan-o-grrams. This is the directions to set the products we sell at my work. What made it hard were the two POG were being swapped. Not only were they being swapped they were being intertwined as well. It took a while. But I finally got it.

It is the same thing when I read a bible passage. I don't understand it at first. It might even take ten years before I get it. But after a while I get it.

So it might take a while before things fall into place in your life but it is worth the wait.

Touched My Heart

It seems that this squirrel is telling me that it touched his heart and he could feel it deep into his soul. The expression on his face seems to show concern and understanding. I felt a connection to him.

Of course he was just waiting for me to hand him a peanut. But how I long to have someone to confide in who will relate to me with understanding and concern.

We are so busy with our lives that taking the time to listen to a friend seems to be put on the back burner. We have every attention of getting back to our friend only to have the pan cook dry. I am so guilty of that and it pains me when I hurt a friend.

I want to put my hand to my heart and let them know that their problems do touch my heart. I want them to see in my face the love and concern that I have for them. I want them to know that I do understand.

So to all my friends out there who are reading this, you do touch my heart and I do care.

Focus on the Butterfly

I always like to chase down the butterflies as they fly pass me. The other day the butterfly landed on the rail and I could see it through the hole in the post. I wonder if my camera would focus just on the butterfly. It took some adjusting but I got it to focus.

Sometime it is hard to focus on the things that matter when there is so much of life in the way. We get distracted and focus on the surroundings instead of the place that God wants us to focus on.

I find myself working harder than what God wants me to because I cannot stay focus. I need to direct my eyes to Him. I need to see past the post, to the object beyond and see the picture that is there.

A Bee's Tougue

Have you ever seen a bee's tongue? As I was watching this bee groom himself I kept noticing something coming out of his mouth. It took many shots to get this picture.

God has given every creatures tougues. It does not matter how big or small the creature is. What we do with this piece of marvel depends on what kind of results we want in return.

We can use our tougues to encourage and discourage. I once read we can even sink ships with the tongue. I want my tongue to bring hope and show the world what a loving Savior we have. I want my tougue to taste the sweet nectures of this earth and bring forth the good news to all. I will remember to use my tongue wisely with the help of God.

Hurry! The Game Is About To Start

Doesn't it seem like the terns were just about to watch TV. As the one flies in to land, it was like the others were saying "Hurry up! The game is about to start."

How many people today gather together to watch the football game? The game seems to be more exciting when there are two or three gather around the TV. We encourage each other and cheer on the team to victory. If the team loses we comfort each other and say "We will get them the next time."

There was another gathering today at Mountain Christian Church. Over fifty people were baptise this afternoon. Now there is something to cheer about. I was glad I flew in to see some of that action.

I love being a part of the Mountain team.

I Know Them By Their Chirping

I find myself recognizing the chirping of certain birds. The chickadee is my favorite. She seems to greet me everyday with her cheerful chirping. The wren cracks me up because it is such a loud bird yet so small. The titmouse and the nuthatch brings a smile to my face each time I heard them. When I hear a new sound I seek it out to find out who is making the chirping noise.

I have come to know their voices and they have mind. How nice it is to know that God knows my voice as well. I know that I can be loud and noisy sometime. Yet I know that He smiles when I sing His praises.

I want to recognize His voice most of all. When I greet each day I want to hear Him above the chirping of the birds.

Who Has Ears to Hear?

It seems that this tree has an ear on its trunk. It almost seems to want to hear what I have to say. What kind of wisdom do I have to offer? Not much really.

Yet if I ask, God will give to me my portion of wisdom and whoever has ears to hear could receice the same portions.

But in order for me to inpart my wisdom I need to incline my ears to God. Only than will anyone want to hear what I have to say. I need to have ears to hear God's truth. 

So listen up tree. When it comes to God, I have a lot to say.  

Finish It

Today as I watched my first BMX bike racing I could not help but compare it to life experiences. One of the thing that I took notice of was with each wipe out the riders where examined, than got back on their bikes and finished the race.  Even when everyone else had crossed the finish line they still finish it.

There has been many times that I did not finished the race. Regrets sometime forces me to rethink my actions today. What could I have done differently? Can I do a redo? Will I ever finish the race?

I am happy to report that I am older and wiser. My past failures does not stop me from racing today. I may not come in first place. I made not even place at all. But what I will do is finish it.

Who's Pulling Your Tail?

I watched as this ground squirrel pulled his own tail. I am sure he was just checking for parasites. But he kept pulling the tail until he sat on it to keep it in place. It was just too cute.

Who is pulling your tail? Or are you pulling your own with out knowing it? It is easy to be fooled. Ask my family they are always fooling me. I am so gullible. I believe anything anyone said if they say with a straight face.

I need God's wisdom to know who is pulling my tail. I need God's help when it is me that is doing all the pulling. With out God I can do nothing but ask "Who is pulling my tail"?

Venting Blue Jay

It seems that this blue jay has a lot to vent. He sure was making a lot of noise.

Sometime we just need a friend we can vent all our troubles too. They are not wanting us to fix their issues but just to be a listening ear.

Listening is an art. It is very hard to do when you think you should be helping by giving advice or taking actions. But the best thing you can do for your friend is be still and be quiet. They just need your presence and caring heart.

So who can you be a listening ear to today?

Crooked Snake

There was a crooked snake who went a crooked mile on a crooked little road with a crooked little smile. Well I can't really say he had a crooked smile. But it sounded good.

I find myself down the crooked road many times in life. It does not matter how straight I try to go I end up weaving and roaming many mile off the path before I get it straight.

As I get older my body seems to get more crooked as well. My fingers and toes bend in all different directions and I find it hard to do simple things.  Like typing this blog.

With the help of God I do get it straight. It might take me a while with many trials and errors before I give it to God to fix. But I know God wants the best for me.

So as I walk a crooked mile on the crooked road with this crooked body yet I have a straight smile, because God is good.

Starfish Story

You ever hear that story about the young boy who was picking up the starfishes along the seashore and throwing them back into the water? It was a story about one's life making a difference in another life.

I often wonder if my one life is making any difference in another life. I feel so small and insignificant in this vast world. What am I doing to make this world a better place?

Each day I resolve to make a person smile and feel better about themselves. When I see a need that I can meet, I do my best to meet the need. There is nothing that I do that is a big undertaking, yet I know that someone life is a little better even if it is just for today.

So my question is: What starfishes are you saving today?

Ruffles My Features

Ever hear the expression "That ruffles my features"? What does that really mean? I think it means that you are upset at the circumstances that you are experiencing at that moment.

There are many things in life that ruffles my features. It I try to name them all it would fill a library. Sometime it is just something that was spoken, or an action that causes this reaction. My features may stay ruffled for many days, even years. But I know where to go to smooth those features.

If I take my problems to the cross I can smooth out my features. With prayers and forgiveness I can reclaim my composure. Whatever ruffles my features today, God helps me to deal with the situation.

Godly Sunflower

This sunflower will always remind me of Margaret Darr. I took this picture in her back yard many years ago. Margaret reminds me of a sunflower because she brighten your life each time you were with her.

Margaret passed away August 26. She leaves many sadden hearts behind. When I attended her memorial yesterday my heart was sadden as well. But I also felt joy knowing that she is standing in the presence of God and He is saying "Well Done".

Margaret will always be remembered each time I see a sunflower. I will miss her. I will also see her again, maybe in a field of Godly sunflowers. I cna't wait.

Inch by Inch

I feel like my life is only moving one inch at a time. Like this inchworm I can't go any faster than my life will let me. No mater how much I reach I can't go beyond my limitations. I need the help of something bigger than me. I need the hands of God to pick me up and move me forward.

When I am in God's hands I can reach any distance. With the help of God I can achieve anything. Nothing is impossible. All I have to do is take life inch by inch and He will move mountians for me.

Batterned and Torn

This butterfly seemed to be batterned and torn. He apparently had a hard life up to this monment. Yet he is able to fly. There is enough of his wings to keep him flying.

Life can take its toll on the best of us. With each trial we get a little bit more battern. Pieces of our lives get torn away and we struggle just to keep up. Only with the strength of the Lord do we move forward.

Jesus was batterned and torn for us. He has raisen and watches over our lives. With His strength we will fly higher that we ever can imagine.