This was a photo taken of St Kitts and Nevis. The volcanic peak of Nevis can be seen covered by a cloud. This image brings to mind how God was encountered on the mountain in the Old Testament. And often in the midst of a cloud. How blessed are we that we can encounter God where ever we are!
This was another photo taken on our hike to Ram Head on St John Island. We saw more of these cacti, Turk’s Cap (Melocactus intortus), than I could count. We understand that we were about a week early to see them bloom. The flowers are supposedly edible. We talked to some other hikers who had been on the island for awhile and said the red “heads” had appeared in the past week.
This illustrates a common occurrence in life. We can be happy for that which we have and experience, or we can focus on/ long for that which is “missing” or out of our reach.
He put the fear of himself upon their hearts,
and showed them his mighty works,
That they might glory in the wonder of his deeds and praise his holy name.
Sirach 17:8-10
Photo: View from Galina Breeze, Jamaica
This photo was taken during our hike in the Virgin Island National Park, St John. At this time, I was trying to capture the pile of stones that marked the turn up the hill headed to Ram Head. As I look at the photo now, however, what I see is a strikingly blue path leading to a small island.
It makes me think of the “turns” in life that at the time, seemed to be leading me one way, but in hindsight actually led in a direction I did not expect. Or would necessarily have chosen.
This Saman tree (also known as the rain tree), is over 400 years old. It is not native to the Caribbean islands but was likely brought by the indigenous Caribs, probably from South America. Seeing a tree this old makes me think of all the people who have lived before us. And continue to live with us: “He is not God of the dead, but of the living.” Mark 12:27.
Photo taken at Romney Manor and Gardens (Caribelle Batik), St Kitts.
Let faith arise
Let faith arise
(Song by Chris Tomlin/Louie Giglio/Matt Maher)
Photo: Trunk Bay, St John
This photo is from a trail in the Virgin Islands National Park on St John. There so many amazing views looking out at the water. One of the things i liked about this view was seeing how clear the water is, yet at the same time so blue. So clear that some of the difference in appearance (when close to the water like this) is actually due to what is at the bottom- sand, vegetation, reef and so forth.
God’s love is that that in many ways. Present everywhere you look. Yet it may appear differently depending on the surrounding circumstances.
