Come to the Cross…All are welcome…No matter what has happened or where you have been, Come lay down all your burdens and be healed. As it says in today’s song, “earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.” Amen.
“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 10:12-13
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in northern Colorado)
No matter where we go or what we do…we can be assured God knows us and is watching out for us. He has a plan for us and it is up to us to seek Him and His Word.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
God loves you…He is with…God cares for you…All that is good comes from God.
How Great Is Our God by Chris Tomlin
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Matthew 7:7-8
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
Faith is about being certain of God and His love and faithfulness beyond our visible circumstances and surroundings.
“We live by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
With God we will find strength and courage because all things are possible with Him.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
Even though the world knocks you down, your faith will see you through.
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalms 37:3-4
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Let your faith be greater than your fear.
Fear Is A Liar by Zach Williams
“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 April of 2016 at a lake in central Minnesota)
It is belief…it is trust…it is confidence…it is optimism…it is hope and it exists because of God’s love and what He has done for us. It is not complex, it is simple. Faith and religion are not the same thing. Faith is about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ…religion is about the ways people choose to practice their faith. Your faith is between you and God, first. Start by seeking Him, believing in Him and trusting Him and He will guide you and your life from that point forward through any and all circumstances. Amen.
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Glacier National Park in Montana)
We are blessed with everlasting love from God our Father. He knows us and wants to spend time with us. He gives us good gifts…not everything we want, yet everything we need. God knows we will have trouble in this life and He is always right there with us no matter what…we just have to be willing to seek Him. Amen.
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Psalm 145:8-9
(This photo was taken in July of 2018 on Lake Superior near the Apostle Islands)
When situations in life bring us down or when we are struggling and our path is difficult, our human minds may wonder, ‘does God care what is happening to me?’ God is always with you…when you find yourself in a place like this, stop and pray. Not some memorized words, rather a real heart felt prayer asking God to help you see your way forward. God does care for you…He sent His Son to die on a cross to save you and to be able to have a relationship with you. Seek Him and His will for you and your life and you will find peace. Amen.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
Take Your Faith With You 