A.K. Westbeld's photo blog: June 2016

June 30, 2016

Psalm 146:1-2 (The Message)

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June 30, 2016:

Hallelujah! O my soul, praise GOD! All my life long I'll praise GOD, singing songs to my God as long as I live. Psalm 146:1-2 (The Message)

My previous post: Psalm 145:1 (The Message)

June 29, 2016

Psalm 145:1 (The Message)

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June 29, 2016:

I lift You high in praise, my God, O my King! and I'll bless Your name into eternity. Psalm 145:1 (The Message)

My previous post: Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

June 28, 2016

Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

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June 28, 2016:

Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

My previous post: Genesis 1:21-22 (NIrV)

June 27, 2016

He created every kind of bird that flies. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them. He said, "Have little ones and increase your numbers. Let there be more and more birds on earth." Genesis 1:21-22 (NIrV)

My previous post: Psalm 67:1 (The Message)

June 26, 2016

Psalm 67:1 (The Message)

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June 26, 2016:

God, mark us with grace and blessing! Smile! Psalm 67:1 (The Message)

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

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Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 6-26-2016:

He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs... Psalm 107:35 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 118:1 (The Message)

June 25, 2016

Psalm 118:1 (The Message)

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June 25, 2016:

Thank GOD because He's good, because His love never quits. Psalm 118:1 (The Message)

My previous post: Psalm 89:15 (NLT)

June 24, 2016

Psalm 89:15 (NLT)

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June 24, 2016:

Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of Your presence, LORD. Psalm 89:15 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 134:1-2 (NLT)

June 23, 2016

Psalm 134:1-2 (NLT)

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June 23, 2016:

Oh, praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, you who serve at night in the house of the LORD. Lift up holy hands in prayer. and praise the LORD. Psalm 134:1-2 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 49:13 (NIV)

June 22, 2016

Psalm 49:13 (NIV)

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June 22, 2016:

Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Psalm 49:13 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 150:2 (NIV)

June 21, 2016

Psalm 150:2 (NIV)

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June 21, 2016:

Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness. Psalm 150:2 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 47:1-2 (NIrV)

June 20, 2016

Psalm 47:1-2 (NIrV)

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June 20, 2016:

Clap your hands, all you nations. Shout to God with cries of joy. How wonderful is the LORD Most High! He is the great King over the whole earth. Psalm 47:1-2 (NIrV)

My previous post: Happy Father's Day!

June 19, 2016

Happy Father's Day!

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June 19, 2016:

I kneel in worship facing Your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for Your love, thank you for Your faithfulness; Most holy is Your name, most holy is Your Word. Psalm 138:2 (The Message)

P.S. Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there!

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

All photos: ©B.Y.S.

Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 6-19-2016:

Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness. Hebrews 12:10 (NIV)

My previous post: Deuteronomy 10:14 (NLT)

June 18, 2016

Deuteronomy 10:14 (NLT)

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June 18, 2016:

Look, the highest heavens and the earth and everything in it all belong to the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 10:14 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

June 17, 2016

Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

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June 17, 2016:

Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! Psalm 126:3 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 89:11 (NIrV)

June 16, 2016

Psalm 89:11 (NIrV)

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June 16, 2016:

The heavens belong to You. The earth is Yours also. You made the world and everything that is in it. Psalm 89:11 (NIrV)

My previous post: Psalm 118:28-29 (The Message)

June 15, 2016

Psalm 118:28-29 (The Message)

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June 15, 2016:

You're my God, and I thank You. O my God, I lift high Your praise. Thank GOD-He's so good. His love never quits! Psalm 118:28-29 (The Message)

My previous post: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIrV)

June 14, 2016

1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIrV)

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June 14, 2016:

It is written, "All people are like grass. All of their glory is like the flowers in the field. The grass dries up. The flowers fall to the ground. But the word of the Lord stands forever." 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NIrV)

My previous post: Genesis 1:24 (NIV)

June 13, 2016

Genesis 1:24 (NIV)

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June 13, 2016:

And God said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind." And it was so. Genesis 1:24 (NIV)

My previous post: My niece's after church

June 12, 2016

My niece's after church

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June 12, 2016:

Here is a picture of 3 of my niece's after church in front of our pond.

My previous post: Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

Today's bulletin cover photo and scripture

All photos: ©B.Y.S.

Here is today's bulletin cover photo and scripture, 6-12-2016:

You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. Acts 2:28 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 118:27 (NIV)

June 11, 2016

Psalm 118:27 (NIV)

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June 11, 2016:

The LORD is God, and He has made His light shine upon us. Psalm 118:27 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 117:1-2 (The Message)

June 10, 2016

Psalm 117:1-2 (The Message)

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June 10, 2016:

Praise GOD, everybody! Applaud GOD, all people! His love has taken over our lives; GOD's faithful ways are eternal. Hallelujah! Psalm 117:1-2 (The Message)

My previous post: Psalm 91:4 (NIrV)

June 9, 2016

Psalm 91:4 (NIrV)

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June 9, 2016:

He will cover you with His wings. Under the feathers of His wings you will find safety. He is faithful. He will keep you safe like a shield or a tower. Psalm 91:4 (NIrV)

My previous post: Pictures

June 8, 2016

Pictures

June 8, 2016:

Here are some pictures I took this afternoon down at our pond.

He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs... Psalm 107:35 (NIV)

You made him ruler over the works of Your hands; You put everything under his feet: and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Psalm 8:6,8 (NIV)

Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea..." Genesis 1:26 (NIV)

God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea..." Genesis 1:28 (NIV)

My previous post: Psalm 91:4 (NLT)

June 7, 2016

Psalm 91:4 (NLT)

June 7, 2016:

He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Psalm 91:4 (NLT)

My previous post: Ezekiel 1:28 (NLT)

June 6, 2016

Ezekiel 1:28 (NLT)

June 6, 2016:

All around him was a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining in the clouds on a rainy day. This is what the glory of the LORD looked like to me. Ezekiel 1:28 (NLT)

My previous post: Psalm 70:4 (NLT)

Psalm 70:4 (NLT)

June 6, 2016:

But may all who search for You be filled with joy and gladness in You. May those who love Your salvation repeatedly shout, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 (NLT)