Michigan
The “Fall Color Tour” across Michigan has been less than successful in my book.
Today, as I think on how and why and also the parameters under which one typically must attempt photography and travel in Michigan, I am reminded of what my entire life was like living here. Well, in most respects any way.
Tyranny of The Dollar
I recently sat down and watched the movie Nomadland. A friend or ours recommended it.
It’s an interesting tale of a woman who chooses to head out to live in a van.
The movie includes a real life Youtube Persona named Bob Wells. Bob seems like a great guy! I enjoy and am a subscriber to his channel.
Bob is known for his beliefs on the Tyranny of The Dollar. He even, in the movie references this belief of his. I’d like to share my thoughts not only about the movie but how I believe Jesus talks directly to this way of belief and life.
No Eye Has Seen
No eye has seen. Paul’s famous words in 1 Corinthians 2 resonate with me today as I consider those things which God has in store for us who love him.
Having seen so much and so many amazing things, I cannot even fathom it being better than these. Yet, if I understand Paul correctly, those things will be.
Wow.
Just a Mist
We are but a mist and a breath. We have so little time to live out our purposes here on earth, yet we consume ourselves with worry, work, and “planning for retirement”, that golden day we finally start to live life like what we want to.
How silly I find this ideal set up in America for life.
Be Careful For What You Ask
Most of the misery in my life was self imposed. Yes, there were at times other’s involved.
However, if I really take time to study what and how the “bad things” happened to me that have, at the root is me. Rob. Doing what Rob wanted to do trying to make it seem like it was doing the “Lord’s will”.
It wasn’t. It was me, doing what I wanted to do, the way I wanted to do it, and then telling myself It was all The Lord.
Do you know anyone going through the same thing?
I’ll tell you, the havoc we can bring upon our lives is, at times, overwhelming.
But, we can always change and find our way. God is always willing to say, I got your back, now that you really want to turn it around.
A Friend and Her Pain
At dinner last night, Joelle and I sat with friends. Beth and Amy are sisters with whom I have been friends since high school.
Beth shared with us a recent heartache with which she’s now dealing and it’s a scary time for her.
I wanted to share with you some of our discussion and also some encouragement today from Psalm 107. I hope it helps comfort you.
Boy That HURTS!
Relationships must be built around total and full transparency and honesty. Far too often in the West, they are shrouded in little lies or built upon dishonesty and deceit.
Nothing too serious, but little white lies that over time build unrealistic expectations and leave desires from both parties unfulfilled.
Often, it’s years and years down the road these unmet needs or expectations create serious relationship hardship. I wanted to share my thoughts on a remedy with you today.
A Bucket
It’s officially launched. Our 2023 Autumn Ambience video. The video linked in this post is nearly 3 hours of stunning fall color footage as taken by me last season. I hope as you stream this video to your TV or computer screen you are blessed and inspired in your own life. Thanks for being part of this family!