I took a quick trip to Kentucky this past week and, of course, had to go on my search for beauty! Overwhelming greenness welcomed my Southern California parched, desert soul.
In that green land of Lexington lies a church: a church body of believers that took in my father as a young child and welcomed him into their midst. They nurtured him, loved him and sent him to bible college and then to Zambia as a young missionary. Years later, they paid his two daughter's tuition at Bible college and, in turn, sent them to Africa as missionaries as well. Saturday, even before seeing the people, I found beauty even in the sign that represents this wonderful church.
There is beauty in the gray heads of many worshipers. For, I see faithfulness, perseverance, and a love for the Lord.
The most beautiful man in the world preached from God's Word. All my life, I have seen him hold the bible in his left hand as he speaks. The sermons are always memorized, yet the worn book always visible.
And, the most beautiful woman I know sat behind the piano, as she has for over sixty years.
I took many shots of God's creation. Yet, my heart kept coming back to these photos. For, in my heart, these are the most beautiful of all.
Share with me what you found this week as you went out in search of beauty!
Shanda - Such a beautiful church and beautiful people! So felt your heart coming through your writing and the love that you have overflowing for this wonderful congregation of God! ~ jen
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a beautiful post! Beautiful sky in that photo, too!! :)
ReplyDelete<3-Cami from First Day of My Life
Yes, the people who are true and kind are the best beauty. I am linking up with you for the new blog hop!
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
Gayle from Behind the Gate
What a wonderful Christian haven this looks like. What denomination is it? You captured both inner and outer beauty.
ReplyDeleteShanda,
ReplyDeleteI saw the beauty there as you shared it. What a story of your father and your church as you grew up. It is a blessing to be raised in a Godly home. It is a joy and it is beautiful!
Blessings,
~Erin
Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteShanda:
ReplyDeleteThis truly is beauty, seeing those that have nurtured us in the faith, older now, yet their zeal for the Lord is still as strong as it ever was.
Blessings,
Joan
God's bride is certainly beautiful, as is a godly heritage. Great pictures and stories!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you to be able to visit and worship with these dedicated, Spirit-filled people. I am sure they were just as glad to see you! Blessings, Shanda!
ReplyDeleteThis to me is the most beautiful post....yes the green grass...but the heritage and the faithfulness of God's people..it just shines of His beauty.
ReplyDeleteYour testimony is also so beautiful.
Wonderful to revisit old friends and relive memories of days past. Your old church and the people are faithful warriers for the faith!
ReplyDeleteReading this and seeing the pictures brought a smile to my heart. So many servants faithfully serving God over the years...
ReplyDeleteI also am blessed with a faithful church who has supported me for 25 years. Going back there is a treasure. Glad you were able to revisit your roots.
love this. Godly people truly are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post!!!! Reminds me of me....and my dad. I love how he memorizes his sermons, too. :)
ReplyDeleteahhh Shanda I found beauty in knowing you, your Parents and family... I never cease to thank Jesus for the privilege of meeting you all! Love you! Maria
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