Lord God, thank You for Your magnificent colors! Lord God, as the seasons change help us to reflect that You are in control and that You never change. Thank You and praise You Lord that You neither slumber nor sleep!
Lord God, thank You that as You know each leaf on the tree, each sparrow in the sky, You know each of our needs. Lord God, fill this reader with Your truth and wisdom. Cause this reader to know You more deeply. Lord God, thank You for this reader. In Jesus’s I pray. Amen.
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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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69 thoughts on “Sunset October 28, 2022”
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Thank you for the rich hues in these photographs Mandy, they are a reminder of the depth and richness of Father God’s love for us His children. Autumn is a lovely time of year indeed, all thanks to our Creator, Hallelujah!
Hi, Alan!!!! I am so thankful for you and Susan and I pray you know that!!!! Autumn is a lovely time for sure!!! Nathan just said he does think that winter will be here earlier than previous years. I am so deeply thankful for God bringing y’all into my life!!!! 🤗🤗🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🙏🙏🙏🙏
You can be sure I treasure you and your family wee sister, along with other brethren that I have been super blessed to know in the last two years…God has been good to us!😁
The Lord is in control and He never changes – Amen to that. What stunning colours and pics. It is always quite something to see God’s handiwork, it always draws my heart towards awe and worship.
Blessings and love dear sister.
I would love to see some of your spring pictures if you ever feel like sharing!!! I am so thankful for you, Manu!!! I really loved your study on Numbers this week!!!! I am so thankful for the overflow that you share with us!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🧡🧡🧡🙏🙏🙏
This may sound awful, but I have not taken any pictures. I do go out for a walk everyday with my dog out in nature but I always forget to click pics 🤷🏻♀️ as I always just soak in being out in the beauty of it all that a picture is usually the last thing on my mind. But if I do end up remembering and taking pics then will surely share 😊🤗
You captured nice colors Mandy. The fall season has clearer air it seems as it gets crispy on the temps. Fall colors remind me of how God is always at work in us to will and to do his good will. My translation…To make a splash of wow colors before a watching world.
I absolutely love this, “To make a splash of wow colors before a watching world.” I am going to find a way to use that!!! I will totally give you credit, Gary!!! God is still working in and through you do His will Gary and I am thankful for you!!!! Much love and blessings to you and your family!!!
Praying for you too!!! Loved your poem and pictures today!!!! God has given you such a tremendous gift with words!!! I was going to text you but didn’t want to bother you again 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️I know I’m the pain little sister!! Have you read Vos’s biblical theology on Genesis?!
Never the pain. And I know from my days at school that the last thing you want to answer is, How’s studying going? lol As for reading, I’m always behind. Vos I know. Vos on Genesis no. Can you send what you distill over by internet osmosis? ❤️🙂
I have them bookmarked but not so much. When I listen to theology, I keep going back to MLJ. Me: stick in the mud! But even a stick can branch out right?!
Same, sister. I love the way our Lord has brought us in touch with one another. He loves us so! Thank you, Father, for our family, already a glimpse of the kingdom and our King.
I am just in awe of sunsets, the infinite variety of the colors and patterns in the sky. My camera (phone) can’t always capture them perfectly, but I find myself taking pictures of sunsets all summer. Thanks for sharing these. -and the matching rose! They’re beautiful
Also, I wanted to ask you, will it bother you if I were to blog on the Phillies? I know sports can be divisive and that is absolutely NOT my intention. I know that you and Michael are both baseball fans and I do not want to cause any hard feelings, I was just looking to share a bit about myself with y’all.
Sorry for the delay in my reply on this. I was pushing so hard at work yesterday that I didn’t take any breaks.
Thanks for asking and you go right ahead and cheer up Bryce and the Phillies! I’m rooting for the Phillies against the Astros.
Thank you, Michael!!! Are you watching the World Series at all? I wanted to ask, if I posted on the Phillies, would that upset you? I have not done so because I do not want it to cause any hard feelings, I know sports can be divisive and my intention is just to share a part of myself, not brag or anything like that. Again, if it will be a bother to you please let me know and I will continue to stay quiet!
“Lord God, as the seasons change help us to reflect that You are in control and that You never change.” Your photos are spectacular!
But this line has such a full life meaning. One thing I remember from science, the leaves turn robust and beautiful as they die.
Thank God, He prepares us for every season in life. May our lives in Him become ever robust and beautiful as our hearts await our Bridegroom and King.
Thinking of you Mandy….with love ❤
Thank You, Lisa! I have wanted to send you a text so many times but I am afraid that I will bother you! I am in your corner sister, I pray you know that! I appreciate your wisdom, insight and discernment more than you will ever know! I know this sounds cliche, but it is something that brings me much comfort, spring always follows every wintry season but literally and figuratively. I am so thankful that God does indeed prepare us for every season in life. I am thankful that God gives us family (physical and spiritual) in each season of our lives as well. Lots of love, hugs and blessings!!!!!
I think of you and your peeps all the time! My mom was in town for the past week and in her many years on earth she has never seen Fall this beautiful! My dad also said the same thing yesterday as well. I am glad you have made it back safely and I look forward to hearing stories!
Greetings and blessings, Dee! You have beautiful Fall pictures as well that would be a blessing to your readers (or at least me!). I am so thankful for you!!! Lots of love, hugs and blessings!!!!!!
Amen 🙏
Thank you for the rich hues in these photographs Mandy, they are a reminder of the depth and richness of Father God’s love for us His children. Autumn is a lovely time of year indeed, all thanks to our Creator, Hallelujah!
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Hi, Alan!!!! I am so thankful for you and Susan and I pray you know that!!!! Autumn is a lovely time for sure!!! Nathan just said he does think that winter will be here earlier than previous years. I am so deeply thankful for God bringing y’all into my life!!!! 🤗🤗🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🙏🙏🙏🙏
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You can be sure I treasure you and your family wee sister, along with other brethren that I have been super blessed to know in the last two years…God has been good to us!😁
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What Alan said!
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Thanks, sis!!!!!
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The Lord is in control and He never changes – Amen to that. What stunning colours and pics. It is always quite something to see God’s handiwork, it always draws my heart towards awe and worship.
Blessings and love dear sister.
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I would love to see some of your spring pictures if you ever feel like sharing!!! I am so thankful for you, Manu!!! I really loved your study on Numbers this week!!!! I am so thankful for the overflow that you share with us!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🧡🧡🧡🙏🙏🙏
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This may sound awful, but I have not taken any pictures. I do go out for a walk everyday with my dog out in nature but I always forget to click pics 🤷🏻♀️ as I always just soak in being out in the beauty of it all that a picture is usually the last thing on my mind. But if I do end up remembering and taking pics then will surely share 😊🤗
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You captured nice colors Mandy. The fall season has clearer air it seems as it gets crispy on the temps. Fall colors remind me of how God is always at work in us to will and to do his good will. My translation…To make a splash of wow colors before a watching world.
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I absolutely love this, “To make a splash of wow colors before a watching world.” I am going to find a way to use that!!! I will totally give you credit, Gary!!! God is still working in and through you do His will Gary and I am thankful for you!!!! Much love and blessings to you and your family!!!
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I don’t need credit Mandy, it just complicates and possibly sidetracks a simple truth
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Magnificent photos and precious words of prayer, sister. Praying you and Nathan (& PQ) are having a great start to your weekend! 🧡🧡🧡
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Praying for you too!!! Loved your poem and pictures today!!!! God has given you such a tremendous gift with words!!! I was going to text you but didn’t want to bother you again 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️I know I’m the pain little sister!! Have you read Vos’s biblical theology on Genesis?!
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Never the pain. And I know from my days at school that the last thing you want to answer is, How’s studying going? lol As for reading, I’m always behind. Vos I know. Vos on Genesis no. Can you send what you distill over by internet osmosis? ❤️🙂
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I haven’t read any of his works, but the more I learn, the more I want to read them!!! Do you listen to Reformed Forum?!
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I have them bookmarked but not so much. When I listen to theology, I keep going back to MLJ. Me: stick in the mud! But even a stick can branch out right?!
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You are no stick in the mud! MLJ is an excellent choice! I have read more than listened. You are so good for my soul!!!
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Same, sister. I love the way our Lord has brought us in touch with one another. He loves us so! Thank you, Father, for our family, already a glimpse of the kingdom and our King.
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Yes and Amen!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘😘🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
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The change of season! Thank you for sharing your amazing shots, Mandy! Praying with you!
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Thank you, Kent! I am so thankful for you and your friendship! I hope you have a great Saturday!!!!
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So great that the winds 🌬🌀 are strong! Taking cue from Typhoon Nalgae. 😉
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I am just in awe of sunsets, the infinite variety of the colors and patterns in the sky. My camera (phone) can’t always capture them perfectly, but I find myself taking pictures of sunsets all summer. Thanks for sharing these. -and the matching rose! They’re beautiful
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Thank you, Annie!!! God is the greatest Artist and I cannot wait to see what it will be like in Heaven!!!!! So thankful for you!!!!
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Mandy, thanks for the prayer and beautiful photos! We are blessed to know the colorful beauty of this season is a gift of the Lord.
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Amen, Tom! So thankful that today is your last Saturday!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks, Mandy! I worked like a busy beaver yesterday so that I could cruise today. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
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Also, I wanted to ask you, will it bother you if I were to blog on the Phillies? I know sports can be divisive and that is absolutely NOT my intention. I know that you and Michael are both baseball fans and I do not want to cause any hard feelings, I was just looking to share a bit about myself with y’all.
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Sorry for the delay in my reply on this. I was pushing so hard at work yesterday that I didn’t take any breaks.
Thanks for asking and you go right ahead and cheer up Bryce and the Phillies! I’m rooting for the Phillies against the Astros.
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Our universe, that God created, is so stunning. Thanks for the great photos.
Blessings from mighty King Jesus.
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Thank you, Michael!!! Are you watching the World Series at all? I wanted to ask, if I posted on the Phillies, would that upset you? I have not done so because I do not want it to cause any hard feelings, I know sports can be divisive and my intention is just to share a part of myself, not brag or anything like that. Again, if it will be a bother to you please let me know and I will continue to stay quiet!
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Post away! You guys whooped us fair and square.
I am watching and rooting for Houston. I used to live there. 😊😇
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I liked Houston before the moved to the AL and stole signs!!!!
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Not a fan of either of those things as well. Phillie did well last night. Good luck.
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Thank you, Michael! How is work going?!
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Work is good. Just starting a new assignment with the Arthritis Foundation. That will be challenging.
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I will be praying for you with that!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Thank you for the encouragement to post, I appreciate it!!!!!!!!
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So beautiful. Thank you Mandy.
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Thank you so much!!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🧡🧡🧡
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Beautiful photos and a beautiful prayer! Thank you, Mandy!
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Thank you for praying with me, Cathy!!!! I am so thankful for you!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Beautiful sunset.
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Thank you, Frank! How are you doing?!?!
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We are doing well. It was a wonderful Sunday today with church and fellowship afterwards.
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Those are beautiful photos!
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Thank you so much, Andy!!!
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Ace photo!
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Thank you, Andy!!!!! Happy Lord’s Day to you and your family!!!! 🙏🙏🧡🧡
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Thank you for the beautiful pictures and the wonderful prayer. You are my favorite praying blogger! God Bless.
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Wow, David! I am humbled! You are too kind!!!! Many blessings to you and your wife!!!!
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Wow, Mandy! I think you could have your own calendar with all these beautiful pictures! Absolutely amazing!
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Thank you, Colleen!!! That is so kind! You have warmed my heart!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🧡🧡🧡
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Hallelujah! Beautiful! 🙏🏻❤️
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Thank you, Beth!!!
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“Lord God, as the seasons change help us to reflect that You are in control and that You never change.” Your photos are spectacular!
But this line has such a full life meaning. One thing I remember from science, the leaves turn robust and beautiful as they die.
Thank God, He prepares us for every season in life. May our lives in Him become ever robust and beautiful as our hearts await our Bridegroom and King.
Thinking of you Mandy….with love ❤
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Thank You, Lisa! I have wanted to send you a text so many times but I am afraid that I will bother you! I am in your corner sister, I pray you know that! I appreciate your wisdom, insight and discernment more than you will ever know! I know this sounds cliche, but it is something that brings me much comfort, spring always follows every wintry season but literally and figuratively. I am so thankful that God does indeed prepare us for every season in life. I am thankful that God gives us family (physical and spiritual) in each season of our lives as well. Lots of love, hugs and blessings!!!!!
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Amen sister. I really appreciate the love, hugs, and blessings! ❤
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Great prayers and glorious pictures of Fall
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I think of you and your peeps all the time! My mom was in town for the past week and in her many years on earth she has never seen Fall this beautiful! My dad also said the same thing yesterday as well. I am glad you have made it back safely and I look forward to hearing stories!
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Wow that is awesome with the FALL season in PA! So glad for your kindness!
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Beautiful photos, Mandy! Wow. Thank you for sharing. 💖
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Greetings and blessings, Dee! You have beautiful Fall pictures as well that would be a blessing to your readers (or at least me!). I am so thankful for you!!! Lots of love, hugs and blessings!!!!!!
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Beautiful and rich in color!! Thanks for sharing God’s colorful creativity!
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Thank you for your encouragement, Alicia!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🧡🧡🧡
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Stunning, Mandy. Truly. God’s grip – Alan
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Blessings to you, Alan!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗
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