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I'm a Christian.That doesn't mean I'm perfect. It means that Jesus,the Son of God died on a cross,and shed his sinless blood to save a sinner like me. John 5:24-"Jesus said,I tell you the truth,whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned;he has crossed over from death to life."
I'm married to Lee,and I can't imagine my life witout him. We were both 19 years old when we married. He is in construction work. You will see some of his photos from time to time on my photostream. He likes taking them,but doesn't like posting them.
I'm a mother of two grown sons,who I love with all my heart. The youngest is single,and the oldest is married to a sweet girl.
I'm a grandmother of two children,one girl,and one boy.
I love animals,but I realized several years ago that I'm basically more of a cat person,so cats are the only pets we have now. Our Sphynx, Zoey Lu is my best photo model. We love that cat ! You will see her often if you visit my photostream.
I love nature...flowers ...animals...beautiful places that I will never see in this lifetime,but I enjoy seeing these things on Flickr.
All of the things mentioned above are the reason for my screen name "myheartandsoul".
Flickr is a passtime for me. I'm not in competition with anyone.
I prefer simple point and shoot cameras. I don't have the patience for anything more complicated.
If you like somthing I post,I welcome your comments with much appreciation,and I will try to return your comments as soon as I can.
If you don't comment on my posts for a while,then I will assume you are not interested,and I won't bother you with my comments either.
I'm realistic about my photos. I know they aren't of the same quality of so many talented photographers on here who have better equipment,and a better imagination than I . My photostream is defined by my screen name,"myheartandsoul". My faith and my family are at the center of everything in my life.
I'm not here to argue religion,or politics with anyone else,but if you ask about my beliefs,I will try to respectfully answer your questions.
I enjoy the fantastic work of so many of you here on Flickr,and I see places and images that I would never see otherwise.
Thank you for being considerate toward me,as I will strive to do the same toward you. Have fun !
Please take a look at my Galleries,and see some of the amazing work of others !
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Who is Jesus ? The Bible has the answer. John 1:1-14 says>
"In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made;without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life,and that life was the light of men."
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In Christ alone I place my trust
And find my glory in the power
Of the cross.
In every victory,let it be said of me
My source of strength,
My source of hope is Christ alone.
Song lyrics by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
My favorite rendition of this is by Michael English.
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Photos of myheartandsoul (18)
myheartandsoul's favorite photos from other Flickr members (95)
Contacts (49)
Groups (36)
- Every day blessings 3,393 photos, 143 members
- Cats U Luv 16,627 photos, 1,232 members
- I Love My Canon 282,608 photos, 5,921 members
- Absolutely Stunning 'Scapes ***INVITED PHOTOS ONLY*** 29,511 photos, 8,836 members
- Tigger The Gatekeeper's Garden Clubhouse 16,436 photos, 687 members
- without rules 186,031 photos, 2,161 members
- Patriotic and Proud 3,399 photos, 600 members
- Group with experience 438,079 photos, 98,935 members
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 68,346 photos, 2,529 members
- Pics for Peace 100,308 photos, 3,892 members
- Priceless 46,929 photos, 2,850 members
- Ya Gotta Start Somewhere...Enter Photo Contest TODAY!! 37,741 photos, 1,893 members
- Stuff With Four Legs 21,832 photos, 1,179 members
- cats and boxes 667 photos, 150 members
- NATURE'S BEST 673,031 photos, 19,562 members
- Christmas Countdown 2011! 1,531 photos, 154 members
- Scenics, not just landscapes! 122,299 photos, 8,863 members
- * VIDEOS, SLIDESHOWS & ANIMATION OF ALL KINDS (post1~comment1) 3,658 photos, 708 members
- Cats with big personalities || Please comment! 41,364 photos, 3,611 members
- The ❤ Home sweet Home ❤ 11,686 photos, 1,198 members
- Macro Nature Lovers 368 photos, 28 members
- FLICKR! GOES VIDEO! VIDEO! VIDEO! VIDEO 2,547 photos, 584 members
- Siamese Cats and their Feline Brothers 112,619 photos, 9,783 members
- Flickr Family Films 249 photos, 1,121 members
- Water... Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks 660,924 photos, 40,326 members
- In The House 49,069 photos, 4,107 members
- Home Sweet Home 19,579 photos, 2,224 members
- I love my cat 242,543 photos, 32,076 members
- Church Exteriors 93,225 photos, 7,425 members
- ***SCREAM OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER*** 1,239,267 photos, 33,729 members
- Ruins 68,396 photos, 5,657 members
- Old And Beautiful (buildings ,barns, shacks, and abandoned homes 91,306 photos, 8,445 members
- Christian Photographer Fellowship 147,987 photos, 6,816 members
- * This Old House, Barn, Building! 41,743 photos, 2,600 members
- Corners of My Home 107,061 photos, 11,897 members
- Sphynx Lovers 5,068 photos, 583 members
Galleries (51)
- THANK YOU #2 6 photos
- EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE SHOTS 1 photo
- OTHER NICE FACES 7 photos
- LOVELY OLD CHURCHES 2 photos
- DO I LOVE CATS OR WHAT ? 10 photos
Testimonials (9)
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maorlando-God sustained me 2011 walking w/ me 2012 says:
"Just realized I have not written a testimonial for you dear Joan...
agh... so very sorry to have taken so long... Joan is stalwart and
unshakable in her faith and to me that is sooooo inspiring... we
encourage others with our words and our deeds... Your lovely
photostream of your world has been a pleasure to partake of on
a regular basis... and your visits and comments to my photostream
have been a constant source of encouragement and sweet
friendship and so very appreciated... so keep inspiring and pointing
others upward and onward in this Flickr community and I will be
here to thank you and cheer you on... wishing you many blessings
always... Sending big hugs from Texas.. Luv ya, Angela"11th June, 2011
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Forever Faithful To Jesus says:
"Dear Joan,
First of all I want to thank you for being my friend! I know that I can count on you for more than just a pretty picture…I have developed a love for you like a sisterly love that cannot be defined as just plain love…It is the love of God that makes us tick! I would love to meet you in person and just sit down and have a long talk under a big shade tree somewhere beside a rippling brook with the birds singing and the sky glowing with shades of blue. I imagine our main subject would be the man who carried the cross up Calvary’s Hill. Thank you Jesus
I like your pics too, I like the way you make them so pretty and I like the thought that goes into each new pic!
I think one day when we meet in heaven, we will find that rippling brook and just talk a spell! We will invite everyone else and what a time we will have… !!
I love you Joan with all my heart!!!!Mary Alice"9th June, 2011
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CindyLou3039 says:
"Dear Joan....
Its been a long time a coming and I so apologize...
You are one beautiful Soul great flicker Friend.... Prayer warrior too-!
In these days we are living... I thik it HIGH TIME we STAND.... for the LORD... Or we will fall for anything..... and that YOu DO!.
and certainly He is coming Soon!!
You so Freely Spread His Love... Joy... and Blessings So Freely with post daily....
Encourage Many along the path Way of Life....
I love your Postings, You always Include our blessed Lord and Saviour....
Dear.... you are One Precious Friend..... and I love you so Much....
As well. Your Work Is beautiful too-!
Thanks for your beautiful Pixs....Including the Saviour....
Thanks for being.... a Christians Prayer... warrior, and the understanding..... Of,Gods ..Sweet Love!
Thanks for taking ...me as a friend... and. Contact.... and... Some Sweet Day.... I cant Wait To...Stroll Over Heaven.... with You...and when I do i know I will know... You just as i do today....
Smiling Bubbly ...and Cheerying ...Some one Along the Way...
A friend Loveth at all times.... and with (all my heart and soul) I am so Glad our paths have crossed!
I am , truly.. Glad I can call you friend...
You are a precious Friend in the LORD! and I love you .....
Very Much... and thanks for the beautiful post daily too-!
I love you Much
in Gods Love!
LOVE...you Cindy!~"9th June, 2011
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fleetingglances says:
"I have known Joan almost from the beginning of my joining flickr.
Her photography is great. She reveals her heart and soul through her pictures.
Joan you are such an inspiration to us and for me personally I have found you a caring and special type of friend.
You are so open hearted and your love for the Lord Jesus is so evident.
Love you gal. Keep your wonderful picture coming.
Sandy x x x"8th July, 2010
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Ms. Magoo says:
"Joan is a wonderful contact and friend.
Her values are very much appreciated and we could use more people like her in this world.
She finds beautiful sights and captures them so well. I never know what to expect next.
Zoey and Poppy always make me smile.
Thank you for being there Joan:)"11th June, 2010
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~RichArtpix~ says:
"This is a very long overdue statement of my appreciation. Besides her inspirational, beautiful, thought-provoking, and often times "just plain fun" photos and words, Joan also lifts my spirits daily with her kind warm visits to my photostream. When I think of how we expose more of who we are to each other on flickr than we do to many of the people we come in contact with in our daily lives, Joan immediately comes to mind. With her upfront and honest appreciation of Jesus Christ and all the unseen that he performs in our world, she is an example of the type of person I want to become. Though we haven't met in person, I feel we have known each other for years!"
24th May, 2010
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celticsong22 says:
"What can I say about Joan? This is a talented and beautiful woman, inside and out, whose love of Jesus is reflected in the way she treats others, even when her life is particularly difficult. Her photos are beautiful and give a glimpse into her world, especially her adorable, hairless cat, Zoey! I am encouraged regularly by this woman, who not only shares my love of photography, but who is my sister in Christ. Many blessings to you, my friend, and lots of love, always!"
4th October, 2009
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shelz shotz says:
"Joan reminds me of the lady of the Arc - she's stalwart in unshakeable faith she gladly shares and her photography radiates her love for Christ and for His creation. I've enjoyed knowing her only a short time; yet she has enriched my life and given me, much needed at times, encouragement. I'd be glad just to know her work, but am enharmonically enheartened to call her saint, co-heir, co-laborer, sister and friend. May the Lord bless you as richly as you bless others Joan."
16th May, 2009
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Je Répondrai says:
""My dear friend, I have been following your work for a while now. It's been a wonderful experience lookin' at the details that surround your world. I have found your work inspiring too and even enlightening! Keep up the marvelous experience of capturing the images of your life!""
10th December, 2008
- Joined:
- June 2008
- Currently:
- USA
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