Transformed by the light

"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory
of the Lord, are being transformed into the same 
image from one degree of glory to another. For this 
comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."
(2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV)



Seeing the transformation taking place in our prayer room at church as the sun streamed through the stained glass window made me think of the above verse.

These shots focus mostly on the carpet, because I was looking for a picture I could use for a photo word challenge "Abstract."  However on another occasion I focused on the transformation of the whole room, and you can view those pictures (if you have time and are interested), by clicking here.

Who done it?

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not 
know what a day may bring." -- Proverbs 27:1




When what looked like a tiny tomato plant mysteriously sprouted outside the door to our handyman's office, he put stakes around it and nurtured it.

Soon it grew tall and wide, heavy laden with tomatoes and the little yellow flowers that precede them. It was the lushest, largest tomato plant I have ever seen. Neighbors marveled at the sight of it and looked forward to a bumper crop that promised more than enough for everyone in the complex to share.














And then, suddenly and unexpectedly, a drama unfolded in the still of the night that led to much shock and speculation the morning after. Who done it, became the question of the day.  Was it an act of vandalism, or of a hungry animal looking for something to snack on?

Beautiful to the very end

"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but
the Word of our God shall stand forever."
(Isaiah 40:8)



My granddaughter and her hubby bought me this beautiful bouquet of zinnias from their local farmers market...






























































...and after the flowers started to wither and fade, I was able to salvage a couple of the more hardy ones to enjoy for just a little while longer.

Flags around town

"If my people, who are called by my name, will 
humble themselves and pray and seek my face 
and turn from their wicked ways, then I will 
hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin
 and will heal their land."
(2 Cheonicles 7:14)


This year I missed the parade, but did take a nostalgic walk along Main Street the day after.  

I felt sad as I took these pictures of flags and beautiful homes all bedecked for the occasion, and couldn't help but wonder how much longer we will be able to continue enjoying the freedoms we now take for granted.