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“Choices”

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“I’ve had choices, since the day that I was born.”  –George Jones (via the song “Choices”)

That line from that song has always resonated with me, because it’s so true.

Our Creator gave each and every one of us the ability to think for ourselves and make our own choices as we live out our lives here on planet Earth. Of course He also gave us the ultimate guidebook to consult as we evaluate the range of choices before us, but we are still completely free to ultimately make our own choices as we see fit.  [Read more…]

Video: The intriguing land of fire and ice

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It’s no secret that Iceland has some rather cold winters, and the summers can be pretty chilly as well.

But what many folks don’t realize is just how much natural beauty there is to see there.

Snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, breathtaking waterfalls, steaming hot springs, herds of feral horses…

You’ll find all that and more on this wonderfully intriguing island.  [Read more…]

Video: The awesome beauty of spring in the Montana wilderness

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Our world is full of places that are just overflowing with stunning natural beauty and I love sharing some of that beauty and wonder with you via photos and videos.

While there is plenty to see and enjoy in various countries around the globe, I really love featuring everything America has to offer the most. After all, this is home to me.

Today’s video features the natural beauty of spring in one of America’s most beautiful states. Montana is a land of towering mountains, extensive open plains and expansive forests, each of which offers its own special beauty to our world.  [Read more…]

Video: Fire and Ice – Northern Lights from Arizona and the Alps

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If you’ve been following my blogs and newsletters for a while you know how much I love the aurora, the gorgeous colorful light shows that paint the skies above the far northern and far southern regions of our planet.

It’s highly unusual for the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) to be visible as far south as Arizona, but it does happen on rare occasions. One such occurrence took place on May 10, 2024.  [Read more…]

Video: The world’s most colorful birds

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My dad and mom used to love to sit and watch the little birds dine at the feeders they had placed outside their home. And truth be told, I sort of enjoy watching them myself.

Our world is blessed with countless species of colorful creatures, and our feathered friends are surely leading the way.

If you also enjoy watching birds you’ll probably love the short 20 minute video below because it showcases some of the most colorful birds on the entire planet. They won’t all live in your neck of the woods, but they are all quite beautiful and extremely intriguing.  [Read more…]