End of the Year Reflections

The Mrs' and I at Lago Paranoá, Brasilia at the End of the Year 2017 

Like Everyone when the year comes to a close we all reflect on the year that has just passed by. Like many of us we always say "Man I can't believe how fast the year went by" and it's true it does go by fast. Time Stands Still for no one. So, I just thank God for another year to come. I thank God for my Family, Friends and all my Love ones. I'm believing God for many blessing in 2018, Wisdom, Knowledge, Peace and Safety through out the year. Amen.

Salto do Tororó

 River that flows at Salto do Tororó outside Brasilia, Brazil

Amazing Waterfall at Salto do Tororó, outside of Brasilia, Brazil

Beautiful and Peaceful is the best way to describe this place. I love venturing out in nature or as I like to say, I love looking at the handy work of God. Nature in all its glory is like the fingerprint of God, proof positive so no one will an excuse of his existence. Its the fool that says in his heart there is no God. So, don't be foolish. Trust God in all you do.

Parque Dom Bosco

Parque Dom Bosco at Sunset 

The new I love Brasilia sign at Parque Dom Bosco

There's nothing like a beautiful sunset to reflex on the end of the day of all that has happen or didn't happen. For me, a time to give thanks to God, for the breath of life that I have in me and another chance to get things right in my life and to pray for all my friends and love ones. Their nothing like feeling the power of God, than just watching the power of God, right before my eyes. Colossians 1:15-17 says it best; 15 Christ is the visible image of the the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, 16 for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see--such as thrones. kingdoms, rulers and the authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. 17 He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together. Amen.

Moon Rise

Moon Rising Over Lago  Paranoá, Brasilia Brazil

Moon Now Higher in The Sky

I'm always amazed at how fast the moon can rise and move upward in the sky. These two photos are taken just minutes apart and as you can see the moon has moved quite a bit. This is a reminder to me just how short and how fast life goes by. I'm trying to make the most of my time here on Earth. As the Bible says we have to work while there is light. Today we live in a time as Isaiah described  where evil is called good and good evil. I sort of look at it this way, even though time are hard right now, if you are in Christ, these can be some exciting times we live in but only if you are in Christ. He is the one who hung the very moon your looking at right now. Amen to the Glory of God.

Who Will Help The Poor?

Young mother Erarra , with her baby Isaac, and her Aunt Celina 

Celina holding another baby

Isabella snacking on powered milk 

While picking mango the other day I stumbled across this group of ladies (there were two more not pictured) and five babies. Two of the babies I was told were only 13 days old. They even let me hold one of them, the little guy in the top photo in yellow, his name is Isaac. Every year around Christmas time these poor people come from different parts of Brazil, and converge on Brasilia, in hope that people will take pity on them and give them gifts, mainly, food and clothing. When I ask them how I could help them they said they just needed clothes for the babies. About that time three cars pull up and a guy named Cristiano got out with his family and some other people with gift for the little ones and food. He told me that every year at his place of work he ask his co-worker for donations of food and clothing for the poor that come to Brasilia, every year. He said that this year not a lot of people wanted to come with him as in previous years. When I asked him why he said that a lot of his friends and co-workers are scared of these people. It made me realize that in life we hold back and don't do things because of fear. I pray that in 2015 I will not let fear stop me from doing what God has planned for my life.  2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Matthew 26:11 You will always have the poor among you.

Give Thanks

Today I give thanks with a grateful heart, I give thank to God Almighty and his son Jesus and the Holy Spirit working every day in life to mold me and shape into the man of God he desires

Sunset on the Rio Tapajos, Para, Brazil

me to be. I give thanks for my Mother and Father and all my relatives and friend that are in my life today may God bless you all and keep you safe. 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 13 May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

Its Been 13 Years

Obama Waiting for his Golf Cart to Arrive

America Bless God Today

The Border is Secure Your Safe to Pass Through Now.

Today marks the 13th anniversary of  9-11 the worst attack on American soil. Since then Muslims have made tremendous inroads into America. Some would also argue they have successfully infiltrated the American government and through Obama, he has weaken America and made it Anti Christian. But I believe there is still hope for America. The godly of the land those who have their hope in Jesus will win in the end and for those who have made government their god I can only pray for them to turn to the True and Living God Jesus Christ the hope of glory and The real Hope and Change of the USA.  

Cachoeira da Serra Azul-The Blue Sierra Waterfall

Cachoeira da Serra Azul-Bom Jardim, Matto Grosso, Brazil 

Downstream from the Waterfall

There are no shortages of beautiful waterfalls in Brazil, like this one here near Bom Jardim, in Matto Grosso. And one thing they all have in common beside their the Beauty and Majesty is they provide a great place to reflex on just how awesome God is. Beauty like this is definitely the handy work of a loving Creator. As Romans 1vs19-20 puts it... For the truth about God is known to them instinctively. From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities---his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God.  Enough said,  Amen!!

Waterfalls

Waterfall near Alto Paraiso, Goias, Brazil 

Yes Brazil, certainly has no shortage  of waterfalls. I'm not sure about this statistic but I would guess it has more waterfalls than any other country. These beautiful and tranquil waterfalls remind me of the handy work of a loving creator. I come across a lot of people who claim to be atheist and yet the Bible clearly states in Romans that God has put his knowledge in their hearts. And in Roman 1:20 From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse whatsoever for not knowing God. Now, that's a powerful statement with the all of nature backing it up. You could say nature in all its glory is the Fingerprint of God.

Dock of the Bay

Lago Norte, Brasilia, Brazil 

Everything always seems better at sunset. To me it's a majestic time of the day. A time to give thanks to God for all the good things he has done in life. Although at times I don't understand everything that happens along the way I still trust him knowing that he will never betray me or abandon me like people have. They say never put all your eggs in one basket but with the King of  Kings and Lord of Lords it the only choice. And it's right one!

Planaltina de Goiás

Me and my Best Friend.

Young mother with baby outside a class were they teach them how to be better mothers .

Bye for now and hope to see you soon!

They say, the best camera you have is the one you have with you at time. Such is the case in these photos. I didn't have time to grab my trusty 40D and speedlite so I had to make do with what I had...my ipad camera. Well, it actually was a good lesson for me in more ways than one. For one thing, at least I did have a camera with me and was still able to inter act with these kids and have fum with them, though I keep thinking I wish I had my regular camera with me. These photos are from kids who live in a poor community outside of Brasilia, Brazil called Planaltina. Where once a month a local church from Brasilia, goes and teaches them about God, prays for them, listens to their problems and distributes food to them. In Mark 10 vs 14 Jesus said "Let the children come to me. Don't stop them. For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. Amen. I guess I'll never grow up then.

Wild Kingdom

14,000 lb African Elephant

Curious Toucan Staring back at me

Grumpy Rhino

Beautiful White Bengal Tiger. I love kids there Delicious!! 

Yes, exotic animals are fun to look at and admire. They are a reminder to me of the handy work of God. His creation stands as evidence of a loving Creator who is the God of diversity by creating more than one kind of species.  Some of these animals will look back in curiosity and some will just ignore you while they wait for their next meal. Take the elephant at the top he seemed very happy to have people admiring him and from time to time would put on a little show for everyone shaking his head and rolling his trunk in and out. The Toucan, also seemed quiet happy to have visitors and he was trying to get a closer look at me. The rhinoceros never move a muscle and seem to be in a bad mood. But all rhinos are in a bad mood aren't they? And last, The White Bengal Tiger. Stunningly beautiful and equally as graceful as this huge cat would strut around showing off his beauty for all to see.  

Digital TV Tower & Rainbow

Digital TV Tower-Brasilia

Somewhere Under the Rainbow

The other day  I wanted to go to the famous Digital TV Tower in Brasilia, (not tbe mistaken for the Torre de TV Tower) to see what kind of images I could get from that vantage point. Well, the line to go up was very long and I was told that they had already close the line for the day and no more people could go up.  So, I had to settle for a few shoots of the tower and this this beautiful rainbow that appeared. I love rainbows it always remind me of the power of God, and the beauty of this nature.

Enjoying God's Creation

River that runs through Itiquira Falls

Beauty in Motion

I enjoy nature and the handy work of Father God who sets all things in motion. Notice I said Father God, and not mother nature the pagan goddess, that's because there is no mother nature who created anything.

Christ (who is God) is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see--kings, kingdoms,rulers and authorities . Everything has been created through him and for him. He existed before everything else began, and he holds all creation together.   Colossians 1: 15-17

And that my friends settles it!!

I'm Very Thankful Day

Thank God For The Cross

I know it's not Turkey!! But it'll do!!

Yes, I'm very thankful today and everyday for that fact, thankful for God's goodness, mercy and grace my family (wife) friends, freedom and the sacrifices are troops are making around the world.