Sunday, February 27, 2011

Scripture & A Snapshot {Week 23}

Storm of Cottonseeds

There will be no more night. 
They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, 
for the Lord God will give them light. 
And they will reign for ever and ever.

Revelation 22:5




Wow.
I don't know about you, but that verse gives me chills of excitement!
This is the stuff fairy tale endings are made of...except this is no fairy tale.
This is a sure and promised reality!!
And I am so thankful that it is part of my reality!


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1. Select a scripture.
My hope is that each week you will search your Bible and select a verse that has meaning for you.
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2. Add a photo to it.
I hope that you will chose a photo that goes with your chosen scripture, and not just throw these two elements together. The photo can be from your archives or a new shot. Please only use your own photos. You can have the scripture on your photo, below it, make a collage - however you want, as long as the two elements are together!

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28 comments:

  1. Katie, your photo is beautiful and that verse...what an amazing promise.

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  2. What a beautiful photo Katie - such an amazing effect!
    We have no idea just how glorious that holy Light will be, but I can't wait to bask in it along with all God's saints!
    love in Jesus..Trish

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  3. Oh wow, love that shot, Katie!

    I am so glad you used this verse today. I really needed to read those words and refocus on eternity.

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  4. Yes it indeed is a sure promise!!!

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  5. Wow! Awesome picture! Great verse to go along with it too!

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  6. I agree with all comments. Awesome shot and verse.

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  7. What an Awesome shot and wonderful verse. May God richly bless you this week Katie!

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  8. Amen! Powerful word...To only imagine!

    Beautiful picture too.

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  9. Amen! That ending will be so sweet for all of us who are His as we dwell with Him in the Light and live happily ever after!!

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  10. I love that verse... actually I just learned it this weekend... truly inspirational!

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  11. Oh what glory that light will be! That's a fantastic sunburst to illustrate the verse with Katie.

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  12. What a beautiful picture...but indeed, nothing to compare to the light of heaven!

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  13. Such a beautiful photo and verse! Thankyou for sharing! I am so amazed that you were able to get that shot!

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  14. Gorgeous shot! And I absolutely love that verse!

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  15. What an awesome shot, Katie!! And a wonderful promise - oh, what an amazing eternity we have to look forward to!!

    PS - I wanted to thank you for your post about saying Yes. It was the beginning of many different ways the Holy Spirit spoke to me about slowing down and remembering that I am here on this earth--at least in this season of life--to minister to my children.

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  16. This is a wonderful verse and a beautiful picture to depict it!! I really need to get off my lazy bootie and participate in some photography challenges again;0. Great job!

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  17. Not only does that verse give me chills of excitement, but your PICTURE does too - WOWEEE! That is fabulous! I have SO missed your regular blogging, but so happy that you're finding more time with the kiddos. I'm doing the same, and I have to say honestly...I don't miss blogging AT ALL! I never thought I'd say that, but I really truly don't.
    Oh, and a heads up: be prepared that come Spring...I am going to copy copy copy your swing shot! Probably one of all time favorite pictures. Truly. I saw it first on that video by Amber's (correct me if I'm wrong but was that a different shot?)...I mean absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! You're awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by! HUGS! XO

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  18. What a wonderful promise! This is beautiful.

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  19. This is a gorgeous shot! Love it!

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  20. AMAZING!!! Absolutely love this!!

    That verse is so exciting -- I so can't wait for that day -- for all eternity!

    And lady, you rocked this shot! Love the blue and the sunlight and the flare! And how on earth did you process it? A texture? It almost looks like snow, but obviously no clouds (well, snow clouds!) It looks like I can see outer space, but the Son just lights it all up! I am so inspired and want to try something like this for myself!

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  21. This piece of scripture is so powerful and exciting - and I love the photo you've paired with it. Gorgeous.

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  22. Michelle - Thanks! I didn't do too much to this shot - it was a beautiful day! I'm pretty sure I ran PW's Boost action to up the contrast and then I cropped it, but that's about it. No texture. We have several cottonwood trees in our neighborhood and when they bloom, the seeds do look like snow! It was incredibly beautiful and peaceful to watch all those little fluffs of white seeds float through the air. ...I probably wouldn't be saying that if I had allergies, though! :) The sky was a gorgeous deep blue and the clouds were like that - God set the scene for a great shot!

    Oh, and to get starbursts, you need a really small aperture.

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