Skywatch Friday

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There are days when beautiful clouds, storm clouds and other interesting things to capture happen in the sky above our heads, but generally speaking, nothing is quite as spectacular as the sunrise or sunset.  They are very special times of the day.  For the photographer (I have a long way to go before calling myself a photographer) the hour after sunrise and and hour before sunset provide the best natural light for taking photos.  Thus, they are tagged, "The Golden Hours."

As a "first wave" Baby Boomer, I am entering my Golden Years by some estimates.  I can only hope that these coming years will be the best ever.  My wife and I have prepared for this time in our lives and we are ready to enjoy the fruit of our labor.  When I look at the sunset photo above and I think of all of the blessings that God has showered upon my family over the years, I can only say, "Oh, How Marvelous."  Have a blessed week-end.

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I don't know which I like best, sunrise or sunset.  Sunrise promises a new beginning.  A new day has dawned and there is the opportunity to complete what didn't get finished yesterday, or to start fresh on a new project.  Sunset brings a quiet calm to the end of the day, and if the work got done, there is a sense of peace and the anticipation of the next sunrise.  At the end of the day, all of us would like to look back and say, "Well done."  Have a blessed week-end.


Chris Tomlin will be in concert on Nov. 1. We will be there.

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A Change is Gonna Come.

The morning drive to work is often an opportunity to capture a nice image.  It can also be an indicator of things to come.  Pay special attention to the morning sky.  If there are clouds, there is a good possibility they will be around throughout the day and present an opportunity for a great sunset capture.  Clouds almost always make a more interesting capture.

Life is a similar.  As much as we would all like to live a life with no problems, like a clear day, that just isn't reality.  We are going to have cloudy days, We are going to endure some of the storms of life.  It is these times that truly make life interesting and give us the opportunity to grow.  Just like I always try to have a camera close at hand to capture the storm clouds coming, I try to always take my Savior with me to face the storms of life.  When I leave my camera at home, I am unprepared to capture those interesting moments.  When I fail to take Jesus with me, I am unprepared to face the challenges that life can bring my way.  Life is just better when I rely on my Lord to guide my decisions.  There is great value in asking yourself, "What Would Jesus Do?"  The correct answer is always in your best interest.

The inspirational song for today comes from the latest Gaither Homecoming Video, Tent Revival.   When I look at my life and the many times that I have disappointed my Creator and Savior, I often wonder how could He possibly love me, after what I have done and continue to do.  I Stand Amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazerene, and wonder how He could love a sinner like me.  He loves us, in spite of ourselves.  Enjoy and have a blessed week-end.

  

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Skywatch Rewind

 Since I'm taking a little time off from blogging, I thought I'd at least share a few of my favorite Skywatch Friday captures from the archives.  Enjoy.

 It is Friday and I do have a tradition of sharing an inspirational song with you.  I do that mostly because looking at the sky is an inspiration to me.  I look forward to each morning and evening to see what God will do with His creation.  Truly, I Stand Amazed In The Presence of Jesus The Nazarine.  Have a blessed week-end.