The Attitude of Gratitude

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The words of the apostle Paul as recorded in his letter to the Colossians…

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.  And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

Colossians 3:15-16

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 at the site of Salem Sue in New Salem, North Dakota)

 

The Message of The Apostles

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The words of Peter speaking about Jesus as recorded in the Book of Acts…

“He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.  All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Acts 10:42-43

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

A Mother’s Love

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The unconditional love a mother has for her child and her thoughts, words and actions she will express for that child in order to see them grow up and become caring adults is proof alone for me that God exists and is actively working in our lives everyday.

Thank you to Mom’s of all kinds that are all over the earth for your continued love and support to children of the world.  May God’s peace be with you today and everyday.  Amen

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

(This photo was taken in July of 2012 in a neighborhood near Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Commit Yourself To The Lord

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“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.

Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:  He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

Psalm 37:3-6

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

Love And Family

“Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

(This photo was taken in March of 2013 at the Botanical Gardens in the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada)