“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:12-13
(This photo was taken in July of 2015 near Denver, Colorado)
Month: March 2017
God’s Plan
“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
(This was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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The Gift of God
The words written by the apostle Paul in a letter to the Romans…
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
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Reconciled By Christ
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.”
Ephesians 1:7-8
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the north shore of Maui)
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Top 5 Lessons from my Father
People are the most important part of everything we do…
My dad has taught me a lot of things over the years.
Everything from a mean cross-over dribble in basketball that’ll make a defender fall on their keister, to how to handle online banking, to how to decode and respond to a guy’s text message with just the right amount of sass and interest.
And I thought that today, on his birthday, I’d just reflect on a few of the classic lessons I’ve learned from my dad. (And perhaps a bad dad joke thrown in for good measure.)
1. Perturb to learn.
I am a notorious people pleaser. As in, to a fault. I’ll go practically to physical harm in order to make another person happy or comfortable. So advocating for myself is…well…not something that comes naturally.
But my dad has always taught me never to be afraid of putting myself out there. Work hard, and don’t be afraid…
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Believe
The words of Jesus while speaking to his disciples in the Gospel according to John…
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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Light of the World
The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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God’s Mercy, God’s Patience
These are the words written by Paul in his first letter to Timothy…
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.”
1 Timothy 1:15-16
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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Running The Right Race?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Hebrews 12:1
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Arches National Park in Utah)
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God’s Grace Is Enough
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
(This photo was taken in February of 2013 in a neighborhood near Minneapolis, Minnesota)
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