Still, round the corner, there may wait, A new road or a secret gate. j.R.R.TolKien

Meaning of Gate: an opening in a wall or fence. 2: a city or castle entrance often with defensive structures (such as towers) 3a: the frame or door that closes a gate. b: a movable barrier (as at a grade crossing) 4a: a means of entrance or exit.

There are so many gates mentioned in the Bible. In fact, the word gate appears 418 times in the KJV.

As I thought about the word gate. This image crept into my mind. A small child.. a summer day and a farmhouse with a fence and a gate. 

I don’t know about you but if this child is me. I would put my small feet on the base of the gate and push. It squeaks, I giggle and find its quite fun.. lets do it again and again… such a cheap thrill. But this thrill and fun are short-lived because I hear my Father’s voice calling me home. 

You ask what does that have to do with a Bible word study?? 

I say a lot… How many of us ride the fence? How many keep our feet on the Gate? How many cannot see our way clear to focus on the gate. How many of us are still looking for the thrill? How many do not hear our father's voice calling us home? 

The Bible is clear that Christ is the gate. He is the only entry point into the presence of God.  He himself tells us He is the Door/Gate. 

So, the question becomes, do we keep looking for the cheap thrill, the fun moments. Or do we focus on Christ? Do we focus on a greater love for eternity? Do we prepare our hearts to walk through the gate? or do our feet get stuck in the holes of the swinging gate?? 

We all have choices to make? For me, I am determined not to ride the gate but I am determined to focus on Him.

Its Him, It's always Him..,

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Matthew 7:13-14

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

"Sometimes I arrive just when God's ready to have someone click the shutter." - Ansel Adams..

Meaning of image, a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.

There are 26 Bible verses about the word image.

As a photographer we capture images, we capture smiles, we capture life, we capture souls. We capture memories that will fade with time. There are many factors to take into consideration when taking that “memorable” shot.  We all have dreams and hopes of capturing that shot that will speak volumes with little to no explanation.  I will admit I have had many beautiful people that have blessed me by allowing me to capture their smiles and their images. 

However, in my present state of mind, my heart went here WHAT IF???  What if we could pick anyone on earth or in heaven to have a photo session with who would it be? 

I would have to choose Jesus. Indulge me, let's close our eyes and let's open our hearts to see Him.  No words will be needed. We would set the location and the subject. 

We would get to look deep into His kind eyes as we try to capture the catch light of such an amazing subject. There would be no background needed because His beauty would be captured with just His smile. His light alone would radiate and backfill the moment. You would feel His magnetic pull in your heart and would find the need to move in closer … You would get lost in the moment as you began to capture the essence of His wonderous soul… You would lock in your focus. Because everything else in the room would fade and become nonexistent… 

Then in a very slow deliberate movement, you hit the release button on the camera.  And at that split-second magical moment, you know you captured that once in a lifetime “image” because you can feel it in your heart! 

As the image of Him is now engraved in your heart. It’s an image that will not fade with time… It’s an image that will only deepen as you watch His light dance with your soul. It’s at that moment you realize and feel a LOVE that has captivated your heart and freed your soul… Your soul will never be the same. 

Its Him, Its always Him

As you travel on your journey it’s a moment in time that will haunt your mind and your heart. You will find that you will not be able to contain this love.  He has left you with an image and a moment that you will carry everywhere you roam. And you will have a deep desire to share Him with anyone that is searching to add brilliant colors to their otherwise black and white existence. He is the only answer. He is the only one that can satisfy our soul's desire.

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so, we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will have not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. 1 John 3:1-3

As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. Psalm 17:15

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Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer

Escucha Está Canción y Mira Lo Que Sucede En Ti 

Meaning of lost unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts.

The word lost is in the Bible 49 times.

Lost, have you ever felt lost?  Have you ever witnessed a child when they have lost sight of their parent and panic sets in… They are afraid, tears stream… cries can be heard!! I do believe we still can feel that panic and anxiety as adults. But as adults, we learn to internalize those emotions or just choose to suffer in silence.

The lost feeling can manifest within for many reasons. This life can be unpredictable and difficult at best. Each day a difficult hill to climb. But how do we cope? How do we hold on to a rope that seems to be unraveling?  Darkness and doubt can overcome our very existence.

Where do we turn, when our hearts are longing for relief? Where do we go when our souls are aching for answers?  It sometimes seems to hurt so bad we bleed. 

I am not a Dr. or even qualified to give medical or clinical advice. But I can share my heart. I have found a healer, a therapist, and a friend and a lover of our souls. That if you will open your heart and let His light in He will heal every scar. He will fill every void, He will bring a peace to your soul that you will have difficulty in understanding.  Where there once darkness, you will feel a warmth from the love that will glow from within.

There is no medical insurance needed, no copay, His heart is open 365 days a year rain or shine… I can’t recommend Him enough. 

So, how do you contact His office? Go to a quiet place. Close your eyes and call His name and wait on Him… Open the life manual He provided. It’s a best seller and holds a wealth of information…It’s called the Bible. Meditate on the words between the pages day and night.  The most important action is to chase Him with all you are worth. Never give up the rewards are endless… 

The only true cost is to LOVE Him… He will return love to you, far greater than you ever knew could exist. So, now I will ask you who in our troubled world could not use this type of LOVE.  

Its Him, It's Always Him!!

For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 ESV

Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops. Luke 12:3 ESV 

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music Freya Ridings - Lost Without You

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8..

The word perplexed is in the Bible only one time.

The meaning of perplexed: adjective. bewildered; puzzled: a perplexed state of mind. complicated; involved; entangled

This world and people, in general, can bring the most perplexing thoughts. How did we become so distracted from the importance of God,  life, and what is justice and truth? Or are we so busy with creating that facade we want others to see and envy ... Or is it our own hearts' desires of what we are dreaming and chasing? 

Just scroll through any page of social media. What is real? What are lies? What is the truth? So perplexing.. it can bring confusion, it can bring hate.. but there are some that show us it can be real and they show love and light. But do we chase and share the light or do we spread the darkness? 

It can be mind-boggling and perplexing to me when I witness what people value and find humor in..  

I challenge anyone who is reading this.. to gather with me and let’s focus on what is important. Let’s clear the air. Let’s shine God's Light ... He will lift the air of confusion. He will chase away the darkness. I pray we can regain truth and just and live in the real and in the now with a love that speaks kindness, compassion and strives to understand our differences. 

I do believe the day will come when we stand alone in front of our Creator. The question becomes will we be perplexed? Will we be confident and know Him? Will we greet Him with Love? Will we say I have missed your amazing Face! Or will we stand there confused and suddenly realize He is truly real and now we know what we have truly missed! Or will we be scared because we have to show Him all our truths and explain our behaviors? 

Now is the time to go to Him and end-all confusion. He has all the answers! Because HE is the Beginning and the End.. the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last.

I do feel we must focus on God to reach these goals. But I am only one, but all of the “ones” must feel His magnetic pull and come together in mass so we can make a difference in our world... Listen for His voice. He is calling His children home one soft whisper at a time. 

It’s Him it’s always Him 

In every way we're troubled, but we aren't crushed by our troubles. We're frustrated, but we don't give up. GWT

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Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music 

Chris McClarney - I'm Listening (Ft. Hollyn) (Offical Audio)

“Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.”– Shira Tamir

There are approximately 100 Bible Verses about Times and Seasons.

The meaning of seasons: each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun.

When I think of seasons I think of change.. If we are blessed enough to watch and take in the beauty of nature we can see the cycle of what God outlined for us to witness.  There is such beauty in change.. some can bring harshness but there is always a new birth. 

Our life cycle has many seasons as well... Many are engrained in our Human existence as we travel in our daily lives... Birth, Teen, Adulthood, I do believe Adulthood has the most changes .. Young Adult,  Mature Adult.. and one we have labeled Senior.  Which I think should be called a well-seasoned adult. Their life experiences can teach us many things... If we would just take the time to listen to their stories. They can add so much flavor to our lives.. They have traveled where many have yet to explore ..

So where and how does this word affect our spiritual seasons? I can only speak to my spiritual journey. I must say I was birthed 25 months ago.. and I did not wait to take my first step I say I hit the floor running.  I have experienced an amazing adventure of discovering this new life. I feel there is still so much more to learn about our Heavenly Father, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit. I can only hope that if you have been on my journey with me that you have witnessed some growth. I feel I have passed the toddler season ..lol

I am at least a teen spiritually 🥰 what an amazing spiritual season .. I have the experience of a seasoned adult in my human life but the wonder of life of a teen in my spiritual life.

I never quite understood the statement  “born again”. But now I can talk to this subject because I am living it.  

I am going to try my best to grab all the excitement of a teen as I grow in knowledge and strength spiritually... But I have decided. It’s Him that brings us this amazing resurgent of wonder and love of life and of people .. your soul feels alive with a love that must be shared... 

He is the catalyst for an amazing season of WOW that will last a lifetime. He keeps it beautifully changing .. and fresh ... He brings excitement and joy. I can only imagine what the season of eternity brings!!! Can you close your eyes and let your imagination run away with me!!! 

There will be peace, there will be love ... there will be music. There will be no politics. 🙃

Because we will all be in love with the only King worthy of our hearts. He says come as a child so think like one... There may be flying stallions that will whisk us away to a never-land with Him. ❤ 

It’s Him, It’s always Him

So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land! - Peter Pan 

We will call it Heaven!!! ❤

Be ready my friends!!

For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Photography, Design & Written by Lori Garner   

Bible Verses From KJV  / Sinner's Prayer

Inspiring Music 

Seasons Change (ft. Michael Ketterer)