Worship

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“I love you, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;  my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.  He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Psalm 18:1-3

(This photo was taken yesterday in central Minnesota)

Believe

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“Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed’.”

John 20:29

(This photo was taken in September of 2014 in a neighborhood in central Minnesota)

Let It Go

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“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Ephesians 4:31-32

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving through Colorado)

Simplify

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This is one of my favorite life verses…

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at Badlands National Park in South Dakota)

He Understands Suffering

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“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin.  Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

Hebrews 4:15-16

(This photo was taken in July of 2015 in northern Colorado)

Lead On

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“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Psalm 139: 23-24

(This photo was taken in the early morning hours in October 2014 on Maui)

Our Hope Is In Him

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“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

1 Peter 1:8-9

(This photo was taken in the spring of 2008 in central Minnesota)

Reconciliation

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“For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!”

Romans 5:10

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.  The shadow was produced by our son standing with his arms opened wide)

The Living Word

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“For the word of God is living and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.  Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.  Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”

Hebrews 4:12-13

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