Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! (Ps 113:2-3 ESV)
Father God, thank You for how You reveal Yourself to us in and through Creation. Lord, I am humbled by Your Majesty, in awe of Your Glory and thankful for Your forgiveness, mercy and grace for those of us who are in Christ. This world does not exist on its own. Thank You Lord for Your Sovereignty over when the sun rises and when it sets. May we never forget that You love color! Lord, calm this reader today. May they find rest, peace and comfort in You. Thank You Lord for each and every day that You give us. For the reader who does not know Christ, Lord stir their heart today. Lord You know when we will meet our demise, may we love, worship and serve You well while there is still time. Thank You Lord for the Beauty of Your Creation and thank You for this reader. In Jesus’s Name I pray. Amen.
Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.Sunset, 26 July 2021. Boca Ciega Bay, St Petersburg, FL. Photo taken by Mandy Sweigart-Quinn.
My name is Mandy Sweigart-Quinn, I live in Lancaster, PA and I am a “Blue Collar Theologian.” I love Jesus! I am passionate about His Word (The Holy Bible)! I come alive when I can encourage others in their walk with Jesus (whether by writing or speaking). As a “Blue Collar Theologian” it is my aim to live/practice/work out my Christian hope with sincerity, authenticity and genuineness. As a “Blue Collar Theologian,” I strive to meet people right where they are (“Incarnational Theology”). I graduated in May 2019 from Capital Seminary and Graduate School with a Master's in Biblical Studies. I am a passionate, excited and enthusiastic person! I love flowers, sports and sunsets. Since January 2, 2018 I have had the privilege of being married to Nathan.
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39 thoughts on “Sunset Monday July 26, 2021”
Amen 🙏🏽.
Such beautiful pics Mandy. I can only imagine that witnessing such beauty would only instill awe for our creator.
Indeed! I came out on the balcony to eat my breakfast and I was greeted by a rainbow! God is good and He keeps His promises! I am so thankful that God is Consistent, Constant, Stable and True in a world full of lies, deception, chaos, inconsistencies and instability. Love and blessings, Manu!!!
Beautiful!!! Glad they aren’t as strong!!! My puppy does not like strong winds and I didn’t know if your cavalier was the same? So thankful for you, Manu!!!!!
That’s it! I knew buzz was in your puppy’s name but all I kept thinking was Buzz Lightyear and I knew that wasn’t right!!! I will remember that now!!!!
Excellent encouragement, Dora! Amen to singing and praising God’s power. As I type you a storm is coming in and God’s power in the thunder is on full display! I love your heart for God and His Word!!!!!
Well one crab didn’t fare so good…he didn’t make it. And the other two are always buried so who knows if they’re still alive.🤷♀️🙄 I totally understand why they’re named “hermit” crab!!
How beautiful! I’m glad you are soaking on the beauty of God’s creation! What a wonderful reminder–that He rises and sets the sun each day, in His time. 🥰
Thank you for your encouragement, Colleen!!!!! I appreciate God’s consistency and stability more and more each day as this world spirals more and more out of control. I am thankful that He knows the beginning and end of all things. Love and blessings!!!!
I am in the 3rd week of training, last week is the last week of training – so much to learn! But it’s going very well and the colleagues are amazing! Thank you for asking 😊
Exactly, brother!!!! There’s a song by Brian Doerksen that says, “how can I say there is no God when all around creation calls a singing bird, a mighty tree, a vast expanse of open seas…Listening to a river run, watering the earth, Fragrance of a rose in bloom, a newborn’s cry at birth I believe, I believe, I believe…” this song humbles me if you’re interested it’s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LwGvfdtI2c0 It’s a great day with Jesus and my mommy! I am sad I’m leaving tomorrow. How are you? Are you helping your folks today or was that yesterday? Saw your comments on Tom’s blog!
Will listen to the song when I study tonight! Sorry last few days been busy with my visiting sister’s family from Germany, then today helped my parents get rid of things and donating things and cleaning things. Sad to hear its your last day with your mom! Florida seems so amazing from these pics but I imagine its humid like crazy?
Amen 🙏🏽.
Such beautiful pics Mandy. I can only imagine that witnessing such beauty would only instill awe for our creator.
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Indeed! I came out on the balcony to eat my breakfast and I was greeted by a rainbow! God is good and He keeps His promises! I am so thankful that God is Consistent, Constant, Stable and True in a world full of lies, deception, chaos, inconsistencies and instability. Love and blessings, Manu!!!
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How is your weather? Are you still having strong wind?!
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Thank you for asking Mandy. Winds eased up today. Still raining but not too heavy. This morning we too had a rainbow, saw it while I was driving.
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Beautiful!!! Glad they aren’t as strong!!! My puppy does not like strong winds and I didn’t know if your cavalier was the same? So thankful for you, Manu!!!!!
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My cavalier(Buzzbe) is not particularly scared of strong winds, not too fond of them either, he will always be indoors.
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That’s it! I knew buzz was in your puppy’s name but all I kept thinking was Buzz Lightyear and I knew that wasn’t right!!! I will remember that now!!!!
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Gorgeous. Wonderful to pray this prayer with you, Mandy! 🙏
Psalms 21:13 (ESV) Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.
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Excellent encouragement, Dora! Amen to singing and praising God’s power. As I type you a storm is coming in and God’s power in the thunder is on full display! I love your heart for God and His Word!!!!!
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And me yours, Mandy. ❤️🙏⛈
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Gary!!!!!!
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Very glad to see you using that camera.
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Magnificent. His artwork.
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Yes and Amen, Alan!
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Absolutely beautiful!!
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Thanks, Beth! God never ceases to amaze me!!!!
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Amen, Awsome
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Wow! Beautiful photos of the sunset!!
Echoing your words of prayer.❤️
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Thank you, Alicia!!! I am consistently amazed at how God reveals Himself! How are your crabs doing?!
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Me too!
Well one crab didn’t fare so good…he didn’t make it. And the other two are always buried so who knows if they’re still alive.🤷♀️🙄 I totally understand why they’re named “hermit” crab!!
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How beautiful! I’m glad you are soaking on the beauty of God’s creation! What a wonderful reminder–that He rises and sets the sun each day, in His time. 🥰
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Thank you for your encouragement, Colleen!!!!! I appreciate God’s consistency and stability more and more each day as this world spirals more and more out of control. I am thankful that He knows the beginning and end of all things. Love and blessings!!!!
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Amen! Those pictures are amazing! God knows how to paint the best pictures 🥰 God bless!
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You are right about that, Dean!! How’s work?!
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I am in the 3rd week of training, last week is the last week of training – so much to learn! But it’s going very well and the colleagues are amazing! Thank you for asking 😊
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Beautiful!!!!!!
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Thank you, Mary! I am so thankful that God loves color and that the sun always comes out to set!!!
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Your gorgeous pics are making me homesick! ❤
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Looking at these pictures, clearly creation don’t exist on its own! How is your day today???
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Exactly, brother!!!! There’s a song by Brian Doerksen that says, “how can I say there is no God when all around creation calls a singing bird, a mighty tree, a vast expanse of open seas…Listening to a river run, watering the earth, Fragrance of a rose in bloom, a newborn’s cry at birth I believe, I believe, I believe…” this song humbles me if you’re interested it’s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LwGvfdtI2c0 It’s a great day with Jesus and my mommy! I am sad I’m leaving tomorrow. How are you? Are you helping your folks today or was that yesterday? Saw your comments on Tom’s blog!
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Will listen to the song when I study tonight! Sorry last few days been busy with my visiting sister’s family from Germany, then today helped my parents get rid of things and donating things and cleaning things. Sad to hear its your last day with your mom! Florida seems so amazing from these pics but I imagine its humid like crazy?
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Super humid and VERY buggy. I have so many bites it’s awful.
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Yikes! Do you have more than 20 bug bites?
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I don’t have that many praise the Lord!
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Glad to hear that, still bug bites are not desired of any amount!
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What a view!!
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Thank you, Aimee! God is good!
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Impressive photos Mandy. ❤️
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