“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace”.
I Peter 4:10
Our friend Bonnie @ Living With Thanksgiving shared this country church she discovered when forced to detour off the interstate. It is amazing what we can find when taking to the roads less traveled!
A summer view of the Cataloochee ski area from Gooseberry Knob.
Thanks to Appalachian Digital Media for sharing such an incredible photo!
While hiking in North Carolina we found what we were told were flame azaleas. We read they occur in a variety of colors.
Another grand porch with quite a view from The Swag’s Chestnut Lodge!
This mountain bunny was not bothered at all by our invasion of its space.
A Buckeye tree has a prominent spot atop Hemphill Bald along the east side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
A light and refreshing appetizer!
Some pathways are simply very inviting and you feel a need to see where they lead!
Another color variation of the native azaleas in the southern Appalachians.
New growth and unusual light on this Blue Spruce looks like snow at first glance.
A rustic and welcome resting spot along the trail!
We remember the time when everyone was planting mimosas. It is not necessary now as they are thriving well on their own. The blooms definitely announce the arrival of summer. Nannie Kennedy always called them formosas.
”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
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What beautiful captures of Summertime views! Your photos are always a blessing on Sunday mornings!
Thank you Nancy…have a lovely day!
So many things make our world a beautiful place, and it is wonderful you pay attention to what is around you.
I try to pay attention Linda. There is so much beauty to behold!
Beautiful photos Pam. I have many memories of the mimosas that lined the lane to my grandmothers house. Precious,
Thank you dear Alice, happy Sunday!
Amazing beauty this morning, dear Pam. Love seeing the native azaleas – we have them in our mountains also. Mostly, we have a pale pink and the yellow you showed. Also, enjoyed the sweet church Bonnie discovered. I always prefer to travel the back roads. Wishing you and your beautiful family a lovely and peaceful Sunday.
Thank you Sandra. We have native azaleas in our woods, mainly a beautiful shade of pink! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday as well!
Your beautiful photos always draw me in and make me feel like I am there in person! Such a lovely post, as always, sweet friend! Have a blessed Lord’s Day!
Thank you my friend. Sending prayers🙏🏻
Such beautiful photos of God’s great Creation. I love your theme of the road less traveled. Enjoyed Bonnie’s photo. That is why my camera is my companion always. We never know what beauty lies just around the corner. Remember your quote: “If we don’t see the beauty, we are just not paying attention.”
Thank you dear Dianne and reminding me of my quote! Have a wonderful week!
That bunny makes my heart sing and that appetizer looks especially delicious!
Thank you Jeanie.
Great Sunday post as always. Thanks for the shout out today. I thought of you immediately as we came upon this church in Chilton county last week. The church was elegant and striking in its rural setting. Thank you for sharing the beauty of God’s creation every Sunday.
We have delivered our grands back to north Alabama and are traveling home today. Just bought some Chilton count peaches, tomatoes, okra and peas from Clanton.
Have a great Sunday.
I need some Chilton Co. Peaches. I know you enjoyed the grands!
A good collection of images of a truly beautiful and different nature, at least for me.
I stand out for being spectacular the image of the blue spruce, I have never seen anything like it, it is beautiful.
But all are spectacular and beautiful. Nature always gives us beautiful things, they are the gifts of God who loves us.
The bunny is very adorable.
A beautiful Sunday, thank you.
Dolores
Pam your photos on Sunday are always right on and just what I need at any given time. I smiled at tthee bunny and the “formosas”!!! My grandma always called them the fluffy cotton trees. LOL Have a great beginning to your week my dear friend.
Thank you Kari, wishing you a great week!
It is so hot today, and all your photos look very cool and inviting. The road less traveled is always the most interesting. Your keen eye has taught me to be more observant (and thankful) for the small wonders all around us.
Thank you Roxanne, stay cool!
Stunning pictures!The “Blue Spruce” caught my eye,how pretty…We have that mimosa/formosa tree here too!Blessings,dear Pam and Butch!
Blessings on you dear Maristella!
Such stunning pictures and views of God’s glory. Thanks for sharing! :Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you so much for your visit my friend! Hope you are doing well.
Pam, The pictures are wonderful. I love the church in the curve. Those azaleas are fabulous! I would love to have them in our yard. The colors are so unusual. That sweet bunny is adorable! The blue spruce new growth does look like snow. Seth’s drone shot is outstanding. It’s a beautiful area. Thanks for bringing us along! Clara ❤️
Thank you Dear Clara! Have a wonderful week!
So many incredible photos! I love seeing the azalea variations, wow! And the blue spruce that looks like it’s flocked! AND those mimosas over the lake!!! All the mountain scenes and Bonnie’s rural church, all so beautiful!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
The luring path, the whimsical bunny, the inviting Church, the mountain views, the unfolding blue spruce, that seat set on
nature’s resting place, and all caught so beautifully by the camera, Pam Dear…. Just take a deep breath and breathe in
the fragrance of the Lord’s gift of Creation. What a blessed Sabbath pause… Bless you and Butch.
Bless you Mary for your sweet spirit!