Just an ordinary week on the prairies...

This week was just an ordinary week on the prairies...so this week's pictures are about an ordinary week on the prairies! ;) 

Alberta's sunsets never fail to take my breath away!

The tiny town of Del Bonita

The GoPro capturing an amazing prairie storm time-lapse.

 This cute owl couple live in one of the old buildings of the farm.

Yes...I still go out at midnight when there is a full moon. :P 

Cleaning some antique washing machines.

My favorite place in the whole farm: the barn loft :)

July 18th, Weekly Post

"And you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. 

See that you are not troubled; for all these things must 

come to pass, but the end is not yet.

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes 

in various places."

Matthew 24:6-7

Dear Readers,

This week, let's remember to pray for Israel. This world is truly in need of a Saviour. 

Let's ask the Lord to raise intercessors during this time, and to give us a heart like Daniel's, who interceded ever so faithfully for his people.

"O my God, incline Your ear and hear; open Your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by Your name; for we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great mercies."

Daniel 9:18

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During the next few days I will be working on a Photo Album page on my website, where I will be able to share a bunch of pictures of my family, pets, travels, etc. with you!

I will be uploading new pictures often. So if you'd like to, go visit the new page and let me know what you think! ;) 

Have a wonderful weekend y'all!!

Laura

Bad Day or Good Day?

 I'm sure we all have better days than others throughout the week. 

Most of the time I depend on circumstances to decide whether my days are good or not. But, when I pause and think about the circumstances that have affected my day, I begin wondering what would happen if I put myself in the place of one of the millions of people in Africa that face devastating hunger every day....would I still consider my day a "bad day"? 

If I was one of the many Christians being persecuted in the Middle East, would I be complaining because the wifi is not working, or because I have a headache?? Probably not.

There are at least two main useful tools that the Lord has given us to help us make every day a good day: one is Joy, and the other is gratitude.

"Resolve to be happy, and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." 

-Hellen Keller

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 

1 Thessalonians 5:18

I want to learn to use these tools, I want to learn to turn any day into an awesome day, I want to learn not to depend so much on circumstances. But to be thankful and happy for every single detail in both my life and the lives of others. Let us keep seeking His grace daily, and striving to be more like Him.

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For those of you who would like to check it out, there is a new song at www.laprostudio.com/music :)

Pictures of the Week:

The Milk River

Hiking at Writing on Stone Provincial Park

Roasting marshmallows 

 Singing around the campfire.

Hope you enjoyed this week's post! see you all next week!! :)

Keep smiling, and God bless,

Laura

A Maldonado Summer May Include....

Summer Greetings!

It's Friday again! how time flies!! And as promised, here is a new weekly post!

Verse of the Day: 

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Romans 8:28

Happy 4th of July to all my dear American friends!!! :)

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