The Be-Attitudes

November 20, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:3-10

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

The One And Only Thing That Matters

November 19, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”

Romans 14:8

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

Jesus Christ Will Come Again

November 18, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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

“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.”

Mark 13:32-33

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the island of Maui)

Pray

November 17, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Colossians 4:2

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the north shore of the island of Maui)

His Sacrifice Of Love

November 16, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

1 John 4:9-10

(This photo was taken in July of 2017 at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)

What Is First In Your Life?

November 15, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”

Matthew 6:24

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

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

November 14, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“…And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”

Romans 5:2-5

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 near New Salem, North Dakota)