This image brought many themes to mind and they all seemed to relate to a question Barbara Brown Taylor asks. “What is keeping you strong right now?” I also see this question as what is keeping me grounded right now. Both questions take me to the same place, my faith in the peace of Jesus Christ. My deep abiding faith keeps me grounded when the coldness of life brushes up against me and tries to unsettle me. When unkind words or the fast pace of schedules try to derail my peace of mind, I remember to breathe and say a silent prayer.

I used a very slow shutter speed and held the camera to illustrate the power of the water as it flows quickly by the ice ridden shore. This image could be unsettling or soothing depending on one’s interpretation. I like images like this that are provocative.

I am grateful for the grounding of God’s love.

Ephisians:3:17 ~ Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong.

Peace.