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		<title>Turning Sunlight into Life</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Up close, a sunflower feels like peering into another world—one alive with hidden purpose and quiet miracles. Beneath the golden crown of petals, the center is not just one thing, but hundreds of tiny flowers, each with its own life to live. In the very heart, the green, spiky florets are still young, waiting for &#8230; </p>
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<p>Up close, a sunflower feels like peering into another world—one alive with hidden purpose and quiet miracles.</p>



<p>Beneath the golden crown of petals, the center is not just one thing, but hundreds of tiny flowers, each with its own life to live. In the very heart, the green, spiky florets are still young, waiting for their moment. As days pass, they will spiral outward in perfect, ancient patterns, each one following the rhythm of nature’s mathematics, the Fibonacci sequence.</p>



<p>Closer to the edge, the more mature florets lift their pollen-tipped heads, calling in bees and other visitors. Every touch, every exchange of pollen, is a step toward a seed being formed beneath. Someday, those seeds will feed birds, animals—or perhaps, be planted to begin the whole cycle again.</p>


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<p>This is why I plant sunflowers every year. They are more than flowers—they are entire worlds, turning sunlight into life.</p>


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		<title>Reflections of Divine Guidance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Reflections of Divine Guidance -A Journey Through Creation The Earth from a Drone In this image, one might see the heavens and the earth as they coexist, reminiscent of Genesis 1:1-2, where God created the heavens and the earth. The vastness of space above symbolizes God&#8217;s divine realm, while the earth represents His creation. Just &#8230; </p>
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<p>Reflections of Divine Guidance -A Journey Through Creation</p>



<p>The Earth from a Drone</p>



<p>In this image, one might see the heavens and the earth as they coexist, reminiscent of Genesis 1:1-2, where God created the heavens and the earth. The vastness of space above symbolizes God&#8217;s divine realm, while the earth represents His creation.</p>



<p> Just as the drone captures a broader perspective, so too does Scripture remind us that God&#8217;s ways are higher than our ways, inviting us to consider the divine plan that spans beyond our immediate view.</p>



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<p>Sunlight and Mist</p>



<p>This scene evokes Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” The mist represents the uncertainties of life, with the trees—akin to lost souls—yearning for direction. </p>



<p>Yet, the penetrating sunlight symbolizes God&#8217;s guidance and grace, illuminating the way through the darkness of doubt and confusion. </p>



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<p>The Calm Lake</p>



<p>In the tranquil lake, we find a reflection reminiscent of James 1:23-24. Here, the Word of God serves as a mirror and invites introspection. The still waters echo Psalm 23:2, where God leads us beside still waters, restoring our souls.</p>



<p>This serene setting is a place for contemplation. It encourages us to reflect on our journey and the peace from resting in God&#8217;s presence. Philippians 4:7 notes that the peace of God guards our hearts and minds.</p>



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<p>These scenes collectively invite us to contemplate our relationship with the Creator, our path in life, and the peace found in His presence.</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Love of Bird Photography &#8211; Some of my favorite shots this summer so far. Eastern Bluebird on the Fly, update on these birds nesting in my purple martin house. They had 4 babies and I saw one fly out of the bird house with its parent. The other 3 would take turns coming out of &#8230; </p>
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<p>Love of Bird Photography &#8211; Some of my favorite shots this summer so far. </p>



<p>Eastern Bluebird on the Fly, update on these birds nesting in my purple martin house.  They had 4 babies and I saw one fly out of the bird house with its parent.  The other 3 would take turns coming out of the nesting box and sit on the little porch.  That is a small space for 4 baby birds so they are all probably about ready to test their wings and fly to a tree.  </p>


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<p>Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird stopping by the feeder. </p>


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<p>Shore bird after a dip in the water</p>


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<p>Oh and my favorite, the White Pelican in flight.  Nothing I love more than photographing these beautiful birds as they fly right over top of me.  It is very hard to hold the camera in a complete vertical position but so worth the efforts. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> </p>


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