I had been thinking before of changing the lay-out and header image of my blog, however, with too many pictures to choose from in my files, I get confused as to which picture to use. But tonight, choosing a new theme for my blog just came in a snap. This new blog's lay-out and theme somehow is the result of the peacefulness that set in my heart after a week of turbulence, a week of fire and ice working together in me. After several days of reflection, I go back to these assuring words that has always moved me along......
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose" - Romans 8:28
When I am in doubt, I go back to embracing and trusting these words that all things work together, work together for good. Taking inspiration from our Mother Nature, who has been through many tests of times, yet for every tests, she continues to show the beauty and the reason why we have to go through some unforgiving forces. Observing her makes us learn that life's cycles of change and stability are integral part of our growth and developing strength in our character. Though I have so many nature pictures to represents this, but I chose Crater Lake National Park for my background, and Mono Lake State Tufa Reserve for my header.
Somehow, they are the pictures that speak to me right now, pictures of extreme peacefulness, pictures of inspiring beauty left behind after so many harsh tests in time. Pictures of trust, of hope, of the promise of a beautiful life despite the passing of many storms.
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It must be a season of blog layout change! I just changed mine last nite :)
ReplyDeleteYour words so eloquent betchai and this new look and theme displays what is truly you. It is gorgeous and so peaceful, well done my friend :) We are all on the same wavelength, I just changed mine as well.
ReplyDeleteNice cuz! See you in 2 weeks. - rca
ReplyDeleteYour latest blog layout is drop dead gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent job you've done here and the blue is most elegant and serene. I've been up way too long with this bum leg but I'm glad this is the last scene I see before I head to bed. It kind of inspires me to try to improve my setting but only after my leg gets better. I am so impressed, betchai, with what you've done. Glorious!!!
ReplyDeleteI have struggled during my experiment on the new layout, it has not solved my old problems.
ReplyDeleteBut a simple click made me no chance to go back.
Your colour and graphic combination is great!
i love your new layout, those lake shots are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBetchai I love the new layout, and header very beautiful and fitting to your love of the outdoors.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Betchai! Very peaceful, and amazing. The header is gorgeous.pain
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful made over of your blog! It's just very peaceful and reflecting a wonderful world around us.
ReplyDeleteI love the serenity of this layout. We were so impressed with the surreal calmness of Mono Lake last year. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for your new layout. Such serene/beautiful photos. We visited Mono Lake for the 1st time last year & were in awe at the surreal calmness there.
ReplyDeleteYour new layout is beautiful and is very peaceful.
ReplyDeletei like yr new layout..modern n cool
ReplyDeleteI love blue colour! And I love your new blue layout! Nice! : )
ReplyDeleteYour pictures of the lakes are exquisite. I like the new look. It really fits the theme of your posts. Only a few days ago, I created a new website and had pictures in the background. I guess great minds think alike! :)
ReplyDeleteStorms are there so we can appreciate more the calm and peacefulness after it passes through! Take care!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent job on your makeover! I have yet to visit Mono Lake either during dawn or sunset.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful places like these do radiate peace and serenity. Rom 8:28 is one of my favourites alongside Heb 13:5.
ReplyDeleteI hope you will continue to find peace with yourself especially finding peace in the most quiet time in a tranquil place.
Be well.
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Beautiful new layout betchai! The background picture looks so vast and calming.
ReplyDeleteWow Sistah... love the new template. So relaxing to the eye. Did you do the TSS' too?
ReplyDeleteYou chose everything well with your new layout. It looks great. And you're exactly right, it is very peaceful looking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiring post Betchai. :) :) :) I'm doing fine... that Romans 8:28 verse is also my fave. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful new layout! A lot better than the previous one.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about how you came up with a new blog layout and header photo. Your blog is so very peaceful and beautiful, Betchai!
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ooohhh woooooowwww! wish i got here sooner sis!!!!!! dancing and shouting and singing with glee at this oh so "blue"tiful world!..indeed celebrating sadness brings out the best in us all...God Bless you always wonderwoman...thank you for sharing me your joy!
ReplyDeleteBetchai, your post was very inspiring. I thought I was reading about my own life. My found peace came a few weeks earlier than yours, but I sighed too soon. I am now going through another gush of hurricane. I hope your peace stays with you forever.
ReplyDeleteOf course, I love your new theme, it's very cool and relaxing----just like you.....cool and relaxed.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog sis...
ReplyDeleteit's blue-tiful betchai!
ReplyDeleteGREAT SHOTS, GREAT SCAPES!
Love the blog's new look Sistah. Love the blue theme... very relaxing to the eye.
ReplyDeletewow. love that pics above. you really are an environmentalist huh.
ReplyDeleteI suck at HTML, and I downloaded a new blog layout to put onto my blogger blog. Only problem is, my guests can't comment on my posts. Anbody know what I need to do to the HTML to fix this?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where to find the YouTube Blog entry on the new YouTube layout?
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