Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 16 March 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
It's Sunday, y'all! It's Passion Sunday! Holy Week starts today.
This is a shot of the Lord's Table in our church. The purple colors of Lent represent royalty -- Jesus is King of kings. The Thorns remind us of the suffering and humiliation he suffered at the cross. The open Bible tells us that God's story is one of saving grace and redemption; even in moments of pain and sorrow. For God has been one with us, God is among us. Immanuel.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Please pray for Bella.
Bella Update: 07/26/08. Saturday. Bella's good this morning; walk was fun/no squirrels, but we did a different block than usual. She likes variety. Breakfast -- meds soon, the post-walk routine. She slept better last night than the one before. Panting still, but it's hot. So, thank you God for another morning blessing today.
Bella and I are grateful for each of you, for caring and singing (love is all around...), and especially for praying. Please understand this miracle being prayed for, because although it is day by day, it also may take a bit of time for completion: Bella's battle for life, wellness, and a healed heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run.
What we have right now are day by day blessings: I am prayerfully thankful that her good days may be God's bit by bit miracle, slowly unfolding.
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very nice composition view :o)
16 Mar 2008 12:02am
A beautiful touching photo. I really like the effect the crown of thorns has in this shot.
16 Mar 2008 12:11am
Nice shot. Great composition & vivid colors . . . Excellent shot :)
16 Mar 2008 1:23am
Perfect shot for the season!
16 Mar 2008 2:32am
Great composition. Very nice.
16 Mar 2008 3:02am
Thank you, VF. It was like going to church although I have to admit I didn't want to make the effort today.
16 Mar 2008 3:39am
Ouch! That headband looks a tad uncomfortable!
16 Mar 2008 5:57am
Really beautiful shot. Wonderful composition. Very appropriate for the day!
16 Mar 2008 6:13am
it's a lovely shot, and a great reminder to us all.
16 Mar 2008 6:17am
Nicely taken shot - great composition and colors. Those thorns are a very stark reminder of what Jesus did for us - more than I could do....
16 Mar 2008 7:31am
That is so beautiful Vf...sigh
16 Mar 2008 9:39am
Very beautiful!!!
16 Mar 2008 10:31am
16 Mar 2008 1:59pm
Very good composition VF!
vu@granby - Gilles Martineau
16 Mar 2008 6:02pm
Hey V.F....I've been a busy lad these last few days..you know..work/Welsh rugby/family commitments...so,life's been a little hectic..and then I stopped by this post of yours and everything was put back into perspective.Although I'm not of the same "persuasion" as a large chunk of this p/blog community,I don't have a closed mind and can see where the peace comes from... Blimey pal..!!!that was nearly a confession...oh well..back to hectic..!!! Billywelshconnection...
16 Mar 2008 6:26pm
very very lovely compostition dear VF,thank you for the reminder,the Passion of Christ,for the Salvation of Man.
16 Mar 2008 9:08pm
Beautifullly composed and an appropriate reminder of this day.
16 Mar 2008 9:39pm
A very powerful image - the crown of thorns adds a serious perspective and a reminder of suffering.
16 Mar 2008 9:51pm
Beautiful use of the blue to frame.
16 Mar 2008 10:48pm
Thank you all for stopping by to view this photo and for your comments and friendship, as always. --VF
17 Mar 2008 6:38am
WOW! This is powerful!
17 Mar 2008 7:20am
This is very beautiful, VF; I have a couple of similar shots coming up later this week. We brought back a thorn from a tree in Jerusalem; it is just short of 3.5" long and very sharp. It's a definite reminder of what Jesus did for us. God bless......
17 Mar 2008 4:29pm
Really beautiful and tremendous image and narrative. Truly apt and wholly true.
17 Mar 2008 5:51pm
Simply beautiful
17 Mar 2008 10:29pm
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