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Heaven and Nature Sing

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JOB 12 VERSE

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. : )
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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. : )
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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!
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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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