The Thousand Word Project - Silver Coated

Job 38:29-30 Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it? The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen. 

The Thousand Word Project - Encrusted

Nandina

The Thousand Word Project - Chilled Winter Greens

Texas Memories - Winter Storms 2021

In February 2021 we had three significant winter storms in central Texas within a couple weeks. We had snow, ice, and snow again, if I remember correctly. It was very cold and a lot more frozen precipitation than we were used to. There was a lot of damage and a lot of people suffering due to power outages and water shortages. However, it was also beautiful. I've posted some photos already over the past few years. Here are some more for your enjoyment.

Psalm 147:16-17 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 

See, How Rude Winter's Icy Hand

See, how rude winter’s icy hand

Has stripped the trees, and sealed the ground!

But spring shall soon his rage withstand,

And spread new beauties all around.

My soul a sharper winter mourns,

Barren and fruitless I remain;

When will the gentle spring return,

And bid my graces grow again?

Jesus, my glorious sun, arise!

’Tis Thine the frozen heart to move;

Oh! hush these storms and clear my skies,

And let me feel Thy vital love!

Dear Lord, regard my feeble cry,

I faint and droop till Thou appear;

Wilt thou permit Thy plant to die?

Must it be winter all the year?

Be still, my soul, and wait His hour,

With humble prayer, and patient faith;

Till He reveals His gracious power,

Repose on what His promise saith.

He, by whose all commanding word,

Seasons this changing course maintain;

In every change a pledge affords,

That none shall seek His face in vain.

John Newton

The Thousand Word Project - In the Teeth of Winter

 Psalm 74:17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter.

 

The Thousand Word Project - The Lengthening Winter Days

 

More photos from February 2021.

Texas Memories - A Berry Cold Day

Ice Storm

Sometimes
the ice drip,

drip,

drips

off the trees;

Encasing berries,
Length--en--ing     Lea--ves,

Making          

                         jagged teeth
on              
                 railings
and              
             eaves.

Mary E. Stephens

Nandina
or Heavenly Bamboo

These photographs were taken during the severe winter storms we had in central Texas in February of 2021.

The Thousand Word Project - Morsels of Cold

 

Psalm 147:17-18 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.