Easter Sunday

The Lord is my rock

Guard your heart

Soar

Heavens declare glory

Beauty

Path of righteousness

Choose life

I love this verse that a client chose for her canvas. She wanted to be surrounded by her life verses, much like me! I love the encouragement to choose life. I want that choice to impact all of the little choices I am faced with daily. I have chosen life, now to live like it today. I long to live intentionally, with meaning. 

Be Still

Such a good reminder to slow down and take time out with God. I find that my days go so much better if I fill myself up with time alone with Him first. Not that anything changes about the day, but that I handle things differently. 

I love this picture of the beautiful old trees in East Texas. So many of my photos and treasured memories come from my time at Lake Bob Sandlin.

God's beauty

This one is hanging on my mantel, in the heart of my home. I find God's beauty in nature truly inspiring. That is why I love photography so much! That is what motivated me to start Captivating Joy Photos.

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Sunset on the lake

This is my happy place!!!! I love everything about the lake, but my favorite is the view at sunrise or sunset. 

This verse speaks to me because I love how God is creating a new heart in me. He can and will do it for you too:)

Love the Lord

This!!! This is what I want my boys to learn more than anything else. Let's start the day by praying for our children this morning. 

Love the mountains of Colorado!!! Such a beautiful place in the summer. I keep saying I want to summer there when I get old. (Not sure if this Texas girl could handle the winters there full time:) 

Joyful

This verse has been so good for me through so many of life's ups and downs. It is amazing what clinging to hope can do for you in the tough times. 

Another photo from the Lewis and Clark trail of the Columbia River Gorge. Love the beauty found in our great country!

Gifts

I start my day each day by thanking God for specific blessings in my life. Will you join me? What a great way to start the day!

Trust

I have had so many opportunities to grow my trust in the Lord lately! I have decided to post a verse of encouragement each day this week. I hope you will join me in the journey. If you love it, please let me know and I will continue:)

This photo was taken at Multnomah Falls and has become one of my favorites. It was such a fun trip taking the boys to the mountains of Oregon on the Lewis and Clark trail just after studying it. 

My birthday verse

I chose this verse to celebrate my birthday. It has been a favorite of mine for a long time and I would love for it to be a theme for my next year.