Persevere

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“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:12

(This photo was taken in December of 2013 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)

Directions

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  • Remember by Faith
  • Renew with Hope
  • Cleanse and Repeat…

“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”

Psalm 27:1

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)

Content or Contents

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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)