CreationSpeaks

Are you like me? Do you find something spiritual in nature? Why is that?

The Release of my devotional "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation" is just days away. The professionally published book uses beautiful photography, Scripture verses about nature and devotional messages to bring people to secluded places where they can draw near to God. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/devotional-book/

In just ten days, on June 6, 2023, my devotional book "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation" will be officially released. It's already available for preorder wherever you like to buy books online. You can learn more about it on my website. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/about-drawing-near/

This is a short little video on my new book, "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation." The Christian devotional book is to be released on June 6, 2023. The professionally published book uses beautiful photography, Scripture verses about nature and devotional messages to bring people to secluded places where they can draw near to God.

When making important decisions it's good to bring them before God in prayer. I have found that going out into nature makes for a great place to seek God about our decisions and to listen to His voice. The peace and quiet in nature brings a stillness to our own hearts and helps us connect with God.

An unboxing of my new devotional book "Drawing Near: Meeting God in His Creation." You can learn more about the book on my website https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/.

As a nature photographer I'd like to pause and admire the subtle beauty of God's creation. Reflecting on the subtle beauty of nature draws me to reflect on the subtle voice of God. In the quiet and beauty of nature we can hear that subtle voice of God. See more photography on my website https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

The Bible uses the word wonder or some other form of it such as wonderful or wondrous over 100 times. Why? Do you think the Bible calls us to wonder about God and the things of God? There are many wonders of God in His creation, but they're also wonders of God in our lives.Visit https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

A short video about my upcoming outdoor devotional book "Drawing Near: Connecting with God in His Creation" For more info go to www.visiualverse.thecreationspeaks.com

One of the great ways to photograph fall leaves is with the light shining through them. Light shiny from behind something is called backlighting and one done correctly can make for some beautiful fall photographs. Visit my website athttps://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

When we have so much to do in life the last thing we probably should do is to get outside and spend time with God. Or is it?

It's important for us to get outside and connect with God. It doesn't matter if we're taking photographs, camping, backpacking, kayaking or we just going for a walk. What's important is that we spend time with God and connect with Him, even if we don't get some specific revelation or direction for our life. It's just good to be outside drawing near to God.

So much distract us in life and prevents us from drawing near to God and finding peace, rest and satisfaction. But what if there was a bridge to connect with God and find that peace. Spiritual photography can be that bridge.

When doing nature photography we can ask a question, "What does this tell me about God?" Sometimes when we look into the woods it seems to go on forever and that can remind us of the depths of God. There's no end to God. He's rich and deep and eternal and infinite. Even and eternity will continue to learn about God.

Usually I discuss outdoor photography and either the technical or spiritual aspects of it. I believe nature photography can help us draw near to God, but getting outside in general is a great way to connect with God. Jumping on your bike and hitting a local bike trail is another way to connect with God in the outdoors.

When we're out photographing nature, it's good to think about what the different things in nature tell us about God. So what do mulberries tell us about God?

My last video talked about what can an old log tell us about God. This video is a continuation of that video. This video touches on the purpose of an old log and the purpose that God has for your life. Part 1: https://rumble.com/v17jkhv-what-can-an-old-log-tell-us-about-god-part-1.html My Website: https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/draw-near-to-god/

When we explore the world as nature photographers we can draw closer to God if we think about what our subject tells about God. Even something as an old log tells us something about God. In this video, I look at just what an old log can tell us about God. Here is a link to part 2. https://rumble.com/v195xko-old-log-part-two-gods-purposes.html My Website: https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/draw-near-to-god/

The boys of our troop had a fundraising mud run. Thanks to so many of you, our generous donors, the boys reached their goal!

Getting outside is a great way to draw near to you God and discovers his peace. It gets us away from the noise and pressures of this world. And when we're outside we discover the sweet sounds of nature, the greatest orchestra ever. It's creations Orchestra---God's Orchestra. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/draw-near-to-god/

Martin Luther said, "God did not write the promise of the resurrection and books alone, but in every leaf of springtime." Spring is creation's season of renew when the nature experiences a mini resurrection. Nature reveals clues about his creator and God is a God of resurrection and renewal. Spring reminds us of these qualities of God. Check out my website: https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/ Photographers visit https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/draw-near-to-god/

The Bible tells us to wait on the Lord. Well, what does that mean?

In 1 Corinthians 15 the Apostle Paul writes about how when a seed dies and gets buried in the ground it goes on to new life. He relates this to the resurrection of the dead. I used photographs of spinach plants seedlings to illustrate a devotion about this passage on my website. https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

Do you ever need just to get out? I do. And in this video I just needed to get outside to be away in nature. This time I didn't even bring my camera. Often It's just good to get away and be with God in His creation.

Spring weather comes and goes throughout the season. Sometimes it feels like God's presence comes and goes, but the Bible tells us He's with us always.