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Styled like an old streetcar but built for today, the Laguna Beach Trolley brings vintage vibes to the California coast. A local icon with open-air windows and wooden trim, it’s been rolling through town for decades—offering free, eco-friendly rides to beachgoers, tourists, and locals alike.
The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
[Isaiah 9:2-7 NIV]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
1. Like it or not, we are ALL sinners: As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” (Romans 3:10-12 NLT)
2. The punishment for sin is death: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (Romans 5:12 NLT)
3. Jesus is our only hope: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT)
4. SALVATION is by GRACE through FAITH in JESUS: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)
5. Accept Jesus and receive eternal life: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11-12 NLT)
Read the Bible for yourself. Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. YOUR ETERNITY IS AT STAKE!
Highsmith, Carol M.,, 1946-, photographer.
Kaitlyn Schoeffe, 2017 Miss New Jersey, in the 108th Annual Ocean City Baby Parade along the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey
2017-08-10.
1 photograph : digital, tiff file, color.
Notes:
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Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2016:103-8).
Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
Credit line: Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Subjects:
America--Jersey shore--Beaches--Beachtowns--Boardwalks--Baby parades--Miss New Jersey
United States--New Jersey--Ocean City.
Format: Digital photographs--Color--2010-2020.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Part Of: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946- Carol M. Highsmith Archive. (DLC) 00650024
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/highsm.45084
Call Number: LC-DIG-highsm- 45084
A vivid close-up of the Dunes Motel rooftop sign in Ocean City, Maryland, captured just after a summer rain. Neon red letters reflect on the wet surface below, glowing against a backdrop of a brilliant coastal sunset. A dynamic, nostalgic snapshot of East Coast beach life and retro roadside Americana.
A vivid summer sunset lights up the sky above The Dunes Motel in Ocean City, Maryland. After a brief rain, reflections dance on the rooftop, capturing the glowing neon and vibrant colors of the fading day.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
December 7, 2024. On the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, Florida.
For your ways are in full view of the Lord,
and he examines all your paths.
The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them;
the cords of their sins hold them fast.
For lack of discipline they will die,
led astray by their own great folly.
[Proverbs 5:21-23 NIV]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
1. Like it or not, we are ALL sinners: As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” (Romans 3:10-12 NLT)
2. The punishment for sin is death: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (Romans 5:12 NLT)
3. Jesus is our only hope: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT)
4. SALVATION is by GRACE through FAITH in JESUS: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)
5. Accept Jesus and receive eternal life: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11-12 NLT)
Read the Bible for yourself. Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. YOUR ETERNITY IS AT STAKE!
Taken in 2010.
A flight of pelicans against the clouds over Hermosa Beach, California. Taken from The Strand.
A Travessa das Gaivotas, uma típica viela na Ericeira, caracteriza-se pela sua arquitetura tradicional costeira, marcada por fachadas caiadas de branco com detalhes em azul, que revelam a influência mediterrânica da região. Este arruamento pedonal, que conduz diretamente à costa atlântica, exemplifica o charme da localidade, reconhecida como Reserva Mundial de Surf e com uma rica história que remonta aos tempos dos Fenícios. A Ericeira é um destino turístico popular, apreciado pelas suas praias e pelas tradições ligadas ao mar, como a pesca e o surf, sendo o seu centro histórico classificado como Zona Especial de Proteção.
Travessa das Gaivotas, a typical alleyway in Ericeira, is characterized by its traditional coastal architecture, marked by whitewashed façades with blue details that reveal the region's Mediterranean influence. This pedestrian street, which leads directly to the Atlantic coast, exemplifies the charm of the town, recognized as a World Surfing Reserve and with a rich history dating back to Phoenician times. Ericeira is a popular tourist destination, appreciated for its beaches and traditions linked to the sea, such as fishing and surfing, and its historic center is classified as a Special Protection Zone.
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
[Romans 15:1-4 NIV]
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
1. Like it or not, we are ALL sinners: As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” (Romans 3:10-12 NLT)
2. The punishment for sin is death: When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. (Romans 5:12 NLT)
3. Jesus is our only hope: But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. (Romans 5:8 NLT) For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 NLT)
4. SALVATION is by GRACE through FAITH in JESUS: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:8-10 NLT)
5. Accept Jesus and receive eternal life: If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9 NLT) But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12 NLT) And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. (1 John 5:11-12 NLT)
Read the Bible for yourself. Allow the Lord to speak to you through his Word. YOUR ETERNITY IS AT STAKE!
