“…And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Romans 5:2-5
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 near New Salem, North Dakota)
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:17
(This photo was taken in June of 2012 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)
“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 on Beartooth Pass near the border between Montana and Wyoming)
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.”
Luke 6:37
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:31-32
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
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 6:7-9
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)
The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”
Matthew 5:14-15
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)
The following are the words of Jesus spoken to Nicodemus as recorded in the Gospel according to John…
“In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
John 3:3
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Arches National Park in Utah)
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
Take Your Faith With You 