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The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke…

“Then he said to them, “Watch out!  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” “

Luke 12:15

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

Lead Me

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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 June of 2013 while driving near Pike’s Peak in Colorado)

Intentions

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“The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:8-9

(This photo was taken in July of 2014 by one of my closest friends on a lake in central Minnesota)

The Way

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The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to John…

“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.  He will come in and go out, and find pasture.”

John 10:9

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

A Different Approach

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The words of Jesus speaking to his disciples in the Gospel according to Mark…

“Not so with you.  Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.  For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:43-45

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling on Beartooth Pass in Montana)

Call Out To The Lord

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When you sense doubt…when you feel afraid…when life hits you with discouragement…when you don’t know where to turn…run to the Lord…

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Proverbs 18:10

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)

Seek Him First

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It is so easy to get caught up in the events and headlines of the world or within our own daily lives, and then begin to live in worry and stress constantly.  After much wringing of our hands and maybe lashing out at others, we sit and think how can I change what is happening?  We can’t do it alone, we need to turn to our Lord and Savior first and listen for his guidance.

The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Matthew 6:33-34

(This photo was taken in September of 2014 while on a walk in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)

Our Daily Prescription…

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The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…

“Jesus replied:  ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’  This is the first and greatest commandment.  And the second is like it:  ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’  All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Matthew 22:37-40

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

If

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This is one of the most powerful two letter words in the English language.  It summarizes cause and effect, it is clear, simple and straight to the point.

The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Matthew…

“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Matthew 21:22

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