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Heaven and Nature Sing

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Speak to the earth and it will teach you.
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  1. Dawn says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:17 am

    It is beautiful how you fit the pictures to the words ( or vice versa?) 🙂

    Blessings,
    Dawn
    Dawn recently posted…Extraordinary Hope in AdventMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 5, 2015 at 10:36 am

      🙂 Thanks Dawn, I had fun doing it. Blessings back at ya. ((Hug))

      Reply
  2. Lisa Moreland says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Love this scripture reference! Beautifully illustrated by your photos.
    Lisa Moreland recently posted…Jeweled LeavesMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 5, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Isn’t that verse a goodie, Lisa?! 🙂 Thanks for visiting today. ((blessings))

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    December 5, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    What a fabulous use of your stunning images! Loved scrolling through this! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Brenda says

      December 5, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Bless you, Carrie. Thanks for stopping in and visiting. 🙂 ((blessings))

      Reply
  4. Jonathan Petersen says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I’m writing to invite your blog to join the Bible Gateway Blogger Grid (BG²). If you’d like details, please email me. Thanks.

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  5. Ifeoma Samuel says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Wordless, yet speaks so loudly to my heart…Thanks for the lovely pictures you shared, Brenda.
    How are you prepping up for the holidays?
    Loads of Blessings to you, Brenda.
    Ifeoma Samuel recently posted…One Thing You can Give Today!My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Hey Ifeoma. 🙂 Thanks for stopping in. I’m not even sure I believe it’s December yet, so I haven’t done as much holiday prepping as I’d like. Trying to prep my heart this year, and let the rest take care of itself. 🙂 Loads of blessings right back at ya. <3

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  6. Pam says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Hi Brenda!

    Thanks for the beautiful photography to illustrate the precious words! Visiting you today from Me, Coffee, and Jesus. This pots refreshed my soul!
    Blessings,
    Pam
    Pam recently posted…Son of a CarpenterMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Hi Pam, thanks for visiting. 🙂 Hope you are doing well, and having a lovely holiday season. ((blessings))

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  7. Crystal Storms says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Brenda, a beauty shared that reminds me to pause and breathe in God’s great creation. Thank you. : )
    Crystal Storms recently posted…Marriage Monday Monthly Mission – 2015 ReviewMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Hey Crystal. 🙂 Thanks for coming by and reading, my friend. ((HUG))

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      • Crystal Storms says

        December 8, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        Thank you, Brenda, for sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday. Sweet blessings and ((hugs)) to you, friend. : )
        Crystal Storms recently posted…Intentional Tuesday Linkup {Week 45}My Profile

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  8. Michele Morin says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I am just speechless. Such beauty and simplicity. Thank you!

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    • Brenda says

      December 8, 2015 at 10:03 am

      ((Michele)) Thank you for your sweet words, and for stopping by and reading. ((Merry Christmas)) 🙂

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  9. Debbie Wilson says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Brenda, I’m so glad I clicked on your post. Beautiful words and pictures!
    Debbie Wilson recently posted…What You Need to Know about Your FatherMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 8, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      You’re sweet, Debbie. Thank you. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours. ((hug))

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  10. Kristi Woods says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Amen. Gorgeous pictures, simple but profound words. Merry Christmas, Brenda.

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    • Brenda says

      December 9, 2015 at 9:03 am

      ((Hug)) Merry Christmas back at ya, Kristi. <3

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  11. Karen Del Tatto says

    December 8, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Stunningly beautiful pictures and beautiful, God glorifying words to accompany them.

    It was such a blessing to visit here today. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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    • Brenda says

      December 9, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Thanks for visiting, Karen. 🙂 ((Merry Christmas))

      Reply
  12. Darcy Hicks says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Loved this! So beautifully done!
    Darcy Hicks recently posted…Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys of Various AgesMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Hey, Darcy! 🙂 Happy to see you; thanks for visiting. 🙂 ((HUG)) <3

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  13. Crystal says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    LOVE how you interweaved photos with the story. Such lovely photos paired with beautiful words.
    Crystal recently posted…An Identity Rooted In ChristMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 10, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Glad you stopped in, Crystal. Thank you for the encouragement. 🙂 ((Merry Christmas))

      Reply
  14. Teresa says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:02 am

    “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;
    the whole earth is full of his glory.”
    Isaiah 6:3

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    • Brenda says

      December 10, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Amen, Teresa. 🙂 Thanks for visiting and sharing today. 🙂 ((sweet blessings))

      Reply
  15. Lisa notes says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Such beautiful, beautiful pictures of Jesus’ creation. And of course my heart and head were singing right along with the song as I took in the pictures. 🙂
    Lisa notes recently posted…Where is God’s presence now?My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 10, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      The song has a way of catching your spirit, doesn’t it? It’s been in my head for days. 🙂 Thanks for visiting, Lisa. ((Hug)) Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tai East says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Brenda, this is absolutely beautiful! I felt THE LORD”S PRESENCE as I was scrolling through the beauty of HIS creation in your pictures. I just love this! Thank you so much for sharing, Love! Please be sure to link this post up with me today, I was running late withposting the blog hop this morning, but it’s up now and I would love to use this as my feature for next week. GOD bless you, beautiful friend! 🙂

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    • Brenda says

      December 11, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Awe, Tai, you bless my heart. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet encouragement. Would love to link up with you today. 🙂 Thanks for stopping in and reading. ((( HUG ))) <3

      Reply
  17. Betsy de Cruz says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    Brenda, your photos are SO BEAUTIFUL. And your words combined with the images bring a sense of awe to my heart. May we seek to behold more of Him and His glory this Christmas season. 🙂
    Betsy de Cruz recently posted…Reflecting on the Overwhelming Goodness of GodMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 11, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      “…more of Him and His glory”–that’s a plan I can get behind. 🙂 Thanks for your kind words, Betsy. <3 ((Hug))

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  18. Linda Stoll says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Oh lovely … a sweet hymn from my childhood, Brenda … you’ve brought it back in living color.

    I’m grateful …
    Linda Stoll recently posted…A Low-Key ChristmasMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      December 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Hey, Linda. 🙂 Nice to see you, thanks for visiting. 🙂 ((Sweet Christmas blessings to you and yours))

      Reply

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