NeoFundy

Random Glory

2006-11-06T22:29:00.000-08:00

Well, I noticed tonight that some people still come over here for the pictures and thoughts...I guess I should update the site from time to time. So without further ado:

It was a cool and peaceful morning in the Mojave desert, and I couldn't help but be drawn to the wind blown patterns in the sand. Even the most random minutia of God's creation holds a singular beauty that is another facet of His glory. It is hard not to see the marks of God's glory on such a morning.

Peaceful Rest

2006-01-10T01:29:00.000-08:00

How wonderful it is to hold a newborn...they are truly a precious gift, and a constant reminder of our own dependence on God. This is a picture of Steven George on day two of his life in this world. I pray that he will grow to rest secure in the grace of God, and I also pray that God will give me a spirit of rest in His care.

Our Newest Addition - 5 and still alive!!!

2006-01-08T14:55:00.000-08:00

Stephen George Pryde

20 1/2 inches

7 lbs. 12 in.

January 7, 8:13 PM

Praise the Lord that Mom and Baby are both doing well.

Alien Tree

2005-11-14T13:34:00.000-08:00

This picture was not taken with visible light; it is an Infra-red picture. Even though this portion of the light spectrum is there, all the time, we cannot see it. When we filter out the visible light and take the picture, we can see our world in a different light. At first, this picture may feel alien and mysterious, but then it is strangely familiar as well. When I look at it, I am reminded that I am not of this world. Jesus Christ has redeemed me and the Holy Spirit has renewed me, so that there is something all together alien about me, even though I still bear some resemblance to the familiar. That difference is the light of the glory of our Lord Jesus shining brightly in and through me, regardless of our twisted world.

Thistles and Blooms

2005-11-05T20:57:00.000-08:00

It seems that sometimes the most beautiful things are easily missed. As I pushed past this prickly little plant, I almost didn't see the lovely little purple flower. It reminds me to see the good, even in those life situations that bring some prickles.

Then...as I looked closer, I found this little beetle crawling along! I still don't know what kind of bug it is. I think it is a ladybug imposter!

Yellow!!!

2005-10-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

I just love the color yellow. It is vibrant, full of life, and impossible to miss. Anything in a bright yellow will stick out and say, "Look at me! Look at me!" At the same time, there is this little caterpillar, that is easy to miss. When I started to take the picture, I didn't see it, but then it came into focus and was visible. I hope that in my life, Jesus Christ is boldly proclaimed, like this flower, and I hope that I am only visible if you look carefully. Far too often it is the other way around...

Airshow

2005-10-16T16:47:00.000-07:00

While Martha was gone, my brother in law and sister invited me and the kids to an airshow at Travis Air Force base. The boys were espesially enamored with the big, fast, and loud airplanes. Here are a few pics from the show:

I am whole again!

2005-10-16T13:43:00.000-07:00

Well, my wife had a great weekend, and now she is back. My rose needs to be whole, now:

I'll post about my oldest two children later this week...

Missing Something

2005-10-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist posting this picture of a rose that had dropped all its petals. My wife has left to go to a ladies retreat, and I am watching the kids, so I feel a bit like this rose....definitely missing something.

Happy Jonathan

2005-10-13T01:22:00.000-07:00

Jonathan has never met a stranger, and it is almost impossible not to like him instantly. He is a very musical child with an artist's feel for just about all things aesthetic (except, perhaps his room). He is extra sensitive and desires to please. When he enters a room, everything brightens with exuberance and happiness, and when he leaves it, it is usually a little messier, lol. He is a gentle child who loves and cares for his little Dutch rabbit Esther (I have a picture of him with that rabbit somewhere).
Jonathan is definitely a unique individual.

Youngest Daughter

2005-10-11T22:50:00.000-07:00

So, I'll start by introducing you to my youngest girl. This is Sara:

She is such fun and a definitely a little mischievious. I can't imagine where she gets that! She is quick to laugh and loves to hang out with Daddy. That is perfectly ok with me, since they grow up so incredibly fast. Sara loves life, and she lives to the fullest, which can often include....well....let's just say her version of living sometimes interferes with sibling harmony. Speaking of harmony...perhaps she will grow up to sing for the Lord. She is always singing, especially made-up songs about God. You never have to wonder what she is thinking. Her songs tell it all.

My Heritage to the Lord

2005-10-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

Here are my children (minus the one still in mommy's tummy). I'll introduce them to you this week individually.

From left to right: Tommy, Jonathan, Sara, Anna

Misfit

2005-10-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

This picture reminds me of how the world should see us. Christians should be so obviously different that it cannot be missed. Sadly, so many Christians attempt to look like the world to fit in, and the result is that they lose the vibrancy that comes from wholeheartedly, and fully, living like Jesus.

Still Waiting...

2005-10-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

Actually, I am waiting the next morning. Wow, I sure do need God's help to keep up this pace. I will be glad for the December break. I'm trying to think peaceful thoughts this morning....peaceful....peaceful....hmmmmmm! I know a picture that fits. It is a little different than yesterday's chaos tree. It reminds me of Psalm 23. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures..."

Waiting

2005-10-04T06:11:00.000-07:00

I am waiting for my ride this morning, and I thought I might post another picture. I am not sure what it communicates about the current state of my thoughts, LOL...

2005-10-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

Well...tomorrow is another week of classes, and I need a break from memorizing vocabulary and other various homework. Here are a couple of other pictures to brighten the day:

The Day the Lord has Made

2005-10-02T01:08:00.000-07:00

The following two pictures were taken yesterday at a park where we often take the children. It is called Coyote Hills and sits right on the San Francisco Bay. This picture reminds me that sometimes we have to strip aside the distractions of this life to see the majesty and beauty that surrounds us.

At other times, we just need to be still and soak in all the splendor that we can possibly endure, and marvel in the vast beauty of God's holiness. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Wildfire Rose

2005-10-01T14:05:00.000-07:00

I am preparing for Sunday today, and in my breaks I am also studying for my seminary. I think this will be a regular theme for me...lol. In any case, yesterday I took a break to play with the kids, and one of our rose bushes had this rose on it. It is called "Wildfire Rose." I think it is a fitting name.

Golden Gate Bridge

2005-09-29T13:06:00.001-07:00

We live in the San Francisco Bay area, which is one of the most fabulous places to live. There are so many opportunities for ministry here. Almost every people group from all over the world can be reached right here. Would you like to be a missionary to Afghanistan? Come to our town, we have so many here that the downtown area just down the road from our church is called little Kabul. Or perhaps you would like to be a missionary to India. We have a large portion (estimated 40 percent of the city) of people from India right here. The same can be said all around the bay with nearly every people group represented. May God help us be good stewards of the opportunities.

Seminary Today

2005-09-27T22:19:00.000-07:00

I managed to make it through another day of classes. I really am thankful for the opportunity, but it does limit my ability to blog. I am still thinking about going back to Berkeley for some more picture taking. To get there I took the BART (a train). Here are a couple shots in black and white from that trip:

Up late doing homework

2005-09-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

I had some homework to finish tonight, and before I go to bed, I just had to post one more picture. Berkeley had so many colorful people. I'll just have to go back and take some more pictures. This lady really stood out to me and was such a colorful picture. I have never seen a baseball cap with the traditional Indian dress before. Perhaps that is why she stood out to me.

Walking today

2005-09-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

Well, today I finished a cd that I have been recording, and I had to take a trip to Berkeley. That is where the duplicator's office is. I took the BART (commuter train) and walked home. Here are a couple shots taken on my walk today...

2005-09-23T23:58:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things to do is to photograph God's creation. It is amazing to see the variety of life and the beauty that God has created. Here are a couple of shots taken on my walk to church today:

This blog will be...

2005-09-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

I am starting this blog for more of a personal bit of writing and posts. It will be much more ecclectic than NeoFundamentalist.

2005-09-14T23:17:00.000-07:00