Peace

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The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to John…

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

John 14:27

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)

His Sacrifice

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“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

Isaiah 53:5

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)

Strength From God

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“Do you not know?  Have you not heard?  The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Isaiah 40:28-29

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Arches National Park in Utah)

Family

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“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Exodus 20:12

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)

God Is Near

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“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”

Psalm 25:4-5

(This photo was taken in September of 2016 at a lake in central Minnesota)