We Are Easily Distracted

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When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary…

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.  Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:41-42

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 near Pike’s Peak in Colorado)

Any And Every Situation

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The words of the Apostle Paul written in his letter to the Philippians…

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:12-13

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

Through Him Who Loved Us

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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?  Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  As it is written:  “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Romans 8:35-37

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

Confession of Sin

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“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

1 John 1:8-9

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

Have A Little Faith

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

“He replied, “Because you have so little faith.  I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Matthew 17:20

(This photo was taken in June of 2016 in a neighborhood near Minneapolis, Minnesota)

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)