tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.comments2024-03-17T14:42:47.536-07:00Mountain Top SpiceMarilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comBlogger14172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-28157242499741682642024-03-17T14:42:47.536-07:002024-03-17T14:42:47.536-07:00Loved all of your beautiful pictures and especiall...Loved all of your beautiful pictures and especially the beautiful cross. Oh yes indeed there is power in the cross of our Jesus. So glad that you are seeing a little sunshine your way but I must say, your beautiful winter pictures always are breathless. Praying that your days are filled with joy and goodness from our Lord. Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-72873135003472138242024-03-16T16:39:16.747-07:002024-03-16T16:39:16.747-07:00Thank you for sharing your part of the world with ...Thank you for sharing your part of the world with us here, your photographs are beautiful.<br />I was saddened reading about the vandals and the cross.<br /><br />Sending my good wishes.<br /><br />All the best Jan<br />https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-9838942252762356582024-03-16T07:18:08.950-07:002024-03-16T07:18:08.950-07:00Gorgeous pictures, how lovely to have all that so ...Gorgeous pictures, how lovely to have all that so close to home, we have to travel out of our farm land for quite some time to get these kind of views :) That is so sad about the vandals and the cross, I can't see what they think they get out of destroying that, sometimes you just can't imagine what goes through others minds I guess. Spring will be here soon, our trees are all flowering now it is just beautiful!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-20065654928287032862024-03-15T15:57:53.364-07:002024-03-15T15:57:53.364-07:00beautiful! from sunrise to sunset and every hour ...beautiful! from sunrise to sunset and every hour in between you've given us a wonderful tour of your world, Marilyn. that mallard right the top set the stage for a striking photo shoot. thanks!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-64750492696718135512024-03-15T03:11:53.179-07:002024-03-15T03:11:53.179-07:00Wow! This article is so timely for me. Thank you s...Wow! This article is so timely for me. Thank you so much for this. Your encouraging words, the beautiful snowy mountain, the music, and most of all, God's words...plus your beautiful soul. Thank you.Piccolinahttps://pinayessay.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-39607314070771823832024-03-15T00:50:55.947-07:002024-03-15T00:50:55.947-07:00Your blue divine sky gives my heart utter joy dear...Your blue divine sky gives my heart utter joy dear Marilyn :)<br />i am really happy that despite you love snow so much spring is knocking on your door and sky's grace has started to smiling on you :) what a glory indeed ,the whole world seems joyous and magical when sun comes out of clouds :)))<br />congrats and enjoy each bit of the lovely weather my friend !<br />thank you for such spiritual musical video .it surly has healing power because of it's soothing music !<br />i agree that despite all the bad going in this world we know that as human being we have no control over things at all but only to keep struggling for survival and keep praying for all co existents that may they do same without harming each other and may God give us strength to accept each other as who we are and respect each other's differences and avoid spreading negativity in this beautiful world !<br />more blessings to you and loved ones<br />bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-31965713006765962922024-03-14T16:43:37.243-07:002024-03-14T16:43:37.243-07:00Marilyn, the photos are breathtaking! I love the m...Marilyn, the photos are breathtaking! I love the mallard, the snow images, the glorious cross, and the beautiful sunset. Thank you for the lovely music and your beautiful words that point to Christ death and resurrection! Praise God for His Grace, love, and mercy!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-47528921521448614302024-03-14T13:15:26.842-07:002024-03-14T13:15:26.842-07:00Hello,
Thank you for the lovely post Marilyn. Plea...Hello,<br />Thank you for the lovely post Marilyn. Please keep us updated on the Cross!!! Praying that the power of Christ can be felt.<br />Thank you for the encouraging words, we have a friend trapped in Haiti. He was working at a Christian School. Thank you for the encouraging words and reminder God is in Control.<br />CarlaCarla from The Riverhttps://theriverflowing.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-35963365608960862472024-03-14T07:16:36.022-07:002024-03-14T07:16:36.022-07:00What a sweet gift from the LORD to be able to expe...What a sweet gift from the LORD to be able to experience four seasons and to be content in them. You captured the beauty of your surroundings so well. We have a cross up on a mountain above Colville that can be seen from downtown Colville. It has had some vandalism and some who protest that it is up there ..."The Colville Latin Cross that overlooks the city, and lit at night, has been a landmark since school children first put it up on city land in 1950 and it's locally famous. About the same time, the school children painted a huge C on the side of the mountain. "After it was vandalized in 2001 and threatened with a lawsuit, a family in Loon Lake who owned 2 acres right next to the original place of the cross welcomed an organization to erect the new cross...built with steel slats." Sorry to hijack your comments and put all this info here. It is so good to be able to celebrate the wonder of what Christ did on the Cross for us and what His resurrection insures for us. Six more days till it is officially Spring. Enjoy the last of the snow, Marilyn. ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-77046865233227939592024-03-14T05:06:48.869-07:002024-03-14T05:06:48.869-07:00This is such a lovely post, Marilyn!!! Not that an...This is such a lovely post, Marilyn!!! Not that any of them ever aren't, but the Scriptures you shared and the paragraph about resting in Him brought tears to my eyes. I'm so grateful God called me into his household so long ago, and that I have such a beautiful family now!!! I love you, my friend. God's greatest blessings to you as you walk out your place in His kingdom!!! xxAnne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-65272703061301340032024-03-13T21:30:46.804-07:002024-03-13T21:30:46.804-07:00I love the gorgeous combination of the sun on the ...I love the gorgeous combination of the sun on the snow!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-51499237943933262002024-03-13T20:00:36.786-07:002024-03-13T20:00:36.786-07:00What a beautiful post, sweet friend. It is always ...What a beautiful post, sweet friend. It is always such a joy to visit with you and see your wonderful photos. It made me so sad to read of the awful vandalism of the precious cross. What they don't realize is that it represents that our dear Jesus died for the very ones who tore it down. He loves them in spite of their hatred of Him and their denial of His sacrifice. Just as with the Roman soldiers who put Him to death, His arms are still outstretched to the ones today who fight against His cause. May He bless you and your family and community.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-71394069578570490682024-03-13T17:03:00.483-07:002024-03-13T17:03:00.483-07:00Such a handsome drake! He looked like he was smili...Such a handsome drake! He looked like he was smiling. :)<br />Beautiful snow pictures- and that lake is gorgeous!!!! <br />I'm so sorry that the cross on the hill has been through a lot. But you're right: it doesn't take away from the fact that Christ died for us and is sitting on the right hand of the Father, waiting for the rapture! He is so good! Thank you for the encouragement. I can see our finances tightening again and find myself getting anxious. But the Lord is with us.<br />God bless you, Marilyn!<br />ValentineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-49680917266864366142024-03-13T15:54:49.762-07:002024-03-13T15:54:49.762-07:00That's so sad that the Cross was tampered with...That's so sad that the Cross was tampered with. I'm glad that another one was put up, and securely fastened. It seems Spring has arrived in your area. It's been sunny here too the last couple days, but not sure that Winter is quite over yet, but it will be nice to see some green, like you said. I like that picture with the snow on the fir trees, it's so pretty. How interesting you got to see the lake frozen over. I've always wanted to see our creek during the snow, but it's not an easy drive to get to with the slippery and snowy roads. Enjoy these sunny days, Marilyn. Your photos always make my heart smile. : )<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-91292778690160919382024-03-13T15:49:04.182-07:002024-03-13T15:49:04.182-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-6625800856202537602024-03-13T07:53:15.895-07:002024-03-13T07:53:15.895-07:00There will always be those few people who like not...There will always be those few people who like nothing better than to tear down instead of build up one another and the traditions we hold dear. While they may physically dismantle a cross, their efforts are fruitless when it comes to the everlasting endurance of our Lord and Savior.<br />Thanks, Marilyn, for all the breathtaking photos!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-28103041293616603422024-03-13T05:15:29.983-07:002024-03-13T05:15:29.983-07:00I enjoyed your snow photos, Marilyn! Our snow was ...I enjoyed your snow photos, Marilyn! Our snow was almost gone and is back again too, with glitter on the trees from freezing rain as well. Pretty but dangerous for walking!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-60761741295208659182024-03-13T04:34:45.204-07:002024-03-13T04:34:45.204-07:00Oh vandalism. How it disgusts me. We see the 3 c...Oh vandalism. How it disgusts me. We see the 3 crosses along the freeways here and I think most are still, thankfully, standing. I love to see them, and to think Easter will be upon us soon. Your photos are beautiful reminder of our Maker. However, I appreciate the green more than the white, lol. Have a peaceful and joyful week. Lynn and Precious XXLynn and Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667620426688527712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-43124850326925628442024-03-13T03:23:13.466-07:002024-03-13T03:23:13.466-07:00Beautiful! I love the views through your lens:)
Beautiful! I love the views through your lens:)<br />Aspire To Live A Quiet Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129159328412299883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-31612027046815428222024-03-12T21:40:41.544-07:002024-03-12T21:40:41.544-07:00Thank you for another uplifting and encouraging po...Thank you for another uplifting and encouraging post. Also the pictures...you live in such a beautiful area whether winter or spring!Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-73155740702211197802024-03-12T20:01:27.466-07:002024-03-12T20:01:27.466-07:00Ahhh, the beautiful Pend Oreille River. How I miss...Ahhh, the beautiful Pend Oreille River. How I miss it and the mountains surrounding it. We're planning our Spokane trip right now. We've made camping reservations for the trip out there and four days on the Oregon coast. We'll have two weeks in Spokane and stay in our good friends driveway. We've done it before. They call it our own personal resort, available any time! Last year was when Dennis was hurt on our first night of the drive there, so we stayed in their guest suite. They call it the Queen Suite because we're the only ones who have ever slept there. Lovely Christian friends. We'll have 3 Sundays to visit our church there too.<br />You KNOW I loved every bit of this post Marilyn. Except the story of the cross that keeps getting vandalized. We need to pray for those people, that it will make their hearts burn and turn them towards to Lord. I appreciated your scripture passages and the video too. I especially love the scenery of our beautiful North Idaho. My heart does still live there even though my body is in Nebraska. :-)<br />Praying that you will have a lovely Wednesday, filled with the Lord's blessings my friend.<br />Blessings and hugs,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-20033790581641219312024-03-12T20:00:47.109-07:002024-03-12T20:00:47.109-07:00The cross is lovely, Marilyn. It's so sad that...The cross is lovely, Marilyn. It's so sad that it's been vandalized so many times, but I love the fact that it keeps getting replaced. It's a true treasure. What a beautiful part of the world you live in, especially when the earth begins to wake up and bloom again in spring. Thank you for sharing that beauty with us! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-71601460523229807102024-03-12T18:48:44.769-07:002024-03-12T18:48:44.769-07:00I love love love the cross. It is sad that there ...I love love love the cross. It is sad that there are those out there that would vandalize something so dear as the cross, a treasure that people admire. So glad that it has been erected again. What a very special place it must be and so much beauty surrounding it. The winter pictures are quite stunning. Truly is like so many magical Winter scenes. Thank you for the video.shughttp://shug-stepsoffaith.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-65727881189632364932024-03-12T18:05:49.695-07:002024-03-12T18:05:49.695-07:00Beautiful photos of your area and hopefully the la...Beautiful photos of your area and hopefully the last beauty of winter - and it really is pretty.<br />I like the cross. I live near Grand Haven MI and there was a large cross over the harbor. Someone came from another state and raises a big stink about having a cross on state land. It was a long fight and ultimately the judge agreed. And now the cross was changed to an anchor. However, many homeowners in the area put their own crosses up, so now there are more!<br />I hope your cross doesn't get vandalized again.<br />The video is beautiful!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-59628832871560676922024-03-12T16:27:29.823-07:002024-03-12T16:27:29.823-07:00Dearest Marilyn,
Got to be your 399th viewer of th...Dearest Marilyn,<br />Got to be your 399th viewer of the video from your breathtaking images!<br />You live in paradise and for acknowledging our Creator, makes it all complete.<br />What a shame that such beautiful cross got vandalized! There are so many huge crosses all over the world and they're great anchors of our world.<br />Thanks for sharing your fade–out of winter with gorgeous photos.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.com