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Behind the Photo Friday: A Dragonfly’s Lunch

It started out as a perfectly normal July day. I was at my parent’s house doing…

by Josie Siler October 16, 2015

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It’s lilac season! I wish you could smell these

It’s lilac season! I wish you could smell these beauties. Happy #FlowerFriday friends! Do you have lilacs where you live?

I’m still seeing beautiful photographs of the no

I’m still seeing beautiful photographs of the northern lights so many saw last weekend. I was able to see them and take pictures (did you see the reel I made?) and it was such a fun experience. But it was more than that. It was a holy experience. As I gazed into the ever-changing sky, I appreciated the beauty and creativity of the Creator. It got me thinking about something I’m still thinking about.

You probably know this, but our eyes can’t see the full reality of the northern lights but the lens of a camera can see what we can’t. This particular event was so amazing that I could see some color, but it was nothing like what appeared when I looked through the camera app on my phone. What appeared to be white or gray whisps with a hint of color exploded into a vibrant dance that was so beautiful it was hard to believe I was actually seeing what I was seeing.

And that’s when my brain made the connection to some important Bible verses that are easy to forget. Ephesians 6:12-13 (NLT) says:

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.”

It’s a reminder that our battle is a spiritual one. It’s a battle that is almost always unseen so we forget the reality of what’s happening in the spiritual realm. Instead, we get distracted by the world we live in. I think one reason the northern lights were visible in so many places around the world is because God wanted to get our attention. Seeing the color illuminate trees heavy with spring buds certainly got my attention! (Continued in comments…)

I still can’t get over how incredible the northe

I still can’t get over how incredible the northern lights were last night! Did you get to see them?

#northernlights #auroraborealis #wisconsin

I love bleeding hearts. That sounds morbid if you

I love bleeding hearts. That sounds morbid if you don’t see the photograph of the beautiful flowers by that name! What an awful name for such beauty.

But that got me thinking. Sometimes life guts us. Tragedy strikes, an illness takes us by surprise, or we get lost in the weariness or busyness of everyday life. Sometimes the pain is so deep it feels as if our hearts could actually be bleeding. Tears fall and our hearts constrict to the point of feeling like we’re being crushed from the inside out. Life on earth can be so hard.

But God.

He makes a way.

He is with us.

He offers us peace.

He comforts us.

He loves us - to the point of sending His beloved Son Jesus to die on a cross for our sins.

Jesus rose from the dead and He is seated at the right hand of God interceding for us.

The Holy Spirit also intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

The next time you see a bleeding heart flower, let it be a reminder that God gives us beauty even in the midst of the seemingly unbearable. God is love and He loves us — deeply, intimately, and unconditionally.

#flowerfriday #bleedingheart #bleedingheartflower

Happy World Donkey Day! It’s Howie’s special d

Happy World Donkey Day! It’s Howie’s special day and we’re going to have some fun. Keep an eye on my stories today for all the donkey fun!

#worlddonkeyday #howiesbrokenheehaw @endgamepress

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