“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 5:3-5
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew…
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
(This photo was taken in August of 2012 while hiking along the North Shore near Lake Superior in Minnesota)
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:1-4
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.”
Ephesians 1:18-19
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 by a lake in central Minnesota)
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:9-13
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at Falls Park near Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“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 while visiting Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”
Ephesians 3:16-19
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving through northern Colorado)
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.”
Psalm 19:20
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
(This photo was taken in May of 2014 on a lake in central Minnesota)
Take Your Faith With You 