I hope you enjoy this show I created with some of my photos of fireworks!

Fireworks display freedom -
Powder mixed and encased in various forms
Bursts forth in beauty at the touch of heat
Displaying wonder, beauty, color and even sound -
To the exclamation of many ooo's and ahhhh's -
How pretty and is that not beautiful.

The Spirit also gives freedom
To various spirits packaged in many forms
As it gives life to burst forth from within
Displaying love, hope, peace and joy -
To the appreciations of those who are touched,
Is that not the making of a beautiful world all around?
Copyright by j. Friesen 7/09

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC - Like this with the beginning of he Statue of Liberty as it was reopened at the top this weekend!


Have a wonderful weekend!!! June

Picture taken standing on a bridge in the Rocky Mountains.

FAITH IN.....
For many today faith is in the world -
The world owes me this or that -
The world has dealt me a wrong turn
When I did everything right -
The world dealt me this death threat -
Or job loss -
And robbed me of any happiness at all.

For all the world would be a better place
If faith was placed in God above -
It does not necessarily mean that all will go well -
Or be perfect or exactly according to your plan -
But it does mean that one's life purpose will be accomplished,
And there will be strength to make it through it all,
And true joy, peace, love and hope will fill you up
And allow you to live life more contentedly each day.
Copyright - June Friesen 7/09

I believe these words; I have lived these words; and now I share these words with you and encourage you to give it a try.
Have a blessed day - June

A spring sunrise down the street.

CARRY THE LIGHT
Daybreak comes slowly -
Quietly -
Gently -
Serenely -
Peacefully -
Moving darkness on.

Spirit comes slowly -
Quietly -
Gently -
Serenely -
Peacefully -
Bringing light from the Son.

As day carries light forth to the world,
Bringing life, healing, and growth,
Carry the Sonlight from the Spirit
Bringing life, healing and maturity to others.
Copyright - June Friesen 7/09

Have a blessed summer day - June

The Declaration of Independence says that we have three rights in this country: 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Have you ever wondered why we then are so unhappy in this country?

A thought in the light of things in our country and also our state.

June

THE GIFTS OF SUMMER
Do not miss th gifts of summer
Shared freely from the Creator's hand -
The beauty that comes from the unbeautiful
As new life is prompted to grow and blossom
In the sun, rain and storm;
Enjoy the bounty of nature and creation -
Whether if is a spot to sit and relax -
Or the beauty and aroma of freshly gathered flowers -
Or the tingling of the tastebuds -
By fresh fruit and vegetables as they are gleaned.

Do not miss the gifts from the Spirit in summer -
As He shares freely His presence and summer care,
Giving one's inner spirit
Calm and peace in the storms that arise,
Beauty through love and forgiveness he brings,
New life springing forth to bless the world.
Enjoy the presence of the Son
Who will bring refreshment through living water
Allowing one's life to then bring a fresh, new presence
Of wholesome nurutre along the pathway of life.
Copyright - June Friesen 6/09

Have a wonderful day and week - not sure if I will get a chance to post before WEdnesday - again a very busy week - summer is seeing me busy sharing and helping many. june