“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
(This photo was taken in September of 2020 at sunrise by a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
The one most important thing we need, is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord more than anything else in our life. From that relationship all other aspects of our lives will be impacted…that is the one thing everyone needs. Amen.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”
Ephesians 4:4-6
“…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a park near Winterset, Iowa)
Make it a priority in your life to spend time with Jesus Christ your Savior and Lord. He has conquered all things and nothing you are facing or will face in your life is greater then Him and His saving grace. Amen.
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
John 3:30
(This photo was taken in September of 2020 at sunrise by a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
Love and mercy from God, not because we have earned it, rather because He wants us to have it. Amen.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
Originally posted in December of 2019…
Immanuel…Light of the World…King of Kings…Lord of Lords…The Good Shepard…Bread of Life…Living Water…Prince of Peace…Wonderful Counselor…Lamb of God…The Truth…The Way…The Savior of the World. Amen.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Romans 10:10
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
(This photo was taken in July of 2019 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:7-9
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4
(This photo was taken yesterday at Palisade Head on the North Shore of Lake Superior)
Our sins leave a mark on us. Some mark our hearts or our minds, some leave a mark on our bodies and some sins leave long lasting wounds. These wounds occur because we chase after sinful desires that hurt us and may hurt others. He took the punishment for our sins…He sacrificed Himself for us because He loves us and we are not capable of saving ourselves. Jesus Christ suffered, was crucified and died for us and it is by His wounds we are healed. Amen.
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
1 Peter 2:24
“But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5
(This photo was taken in July of 2015 at a lake in central Minnesota)
Who is knocking on the door of your heart and mind? If it is Jesus, go to the door and open it and invite Him in…do not be afraid. If it is something else…if it is the sinful nature and the way of darkness, do not open that door…seek your relationship with Jesus Christ and He will go to that door for you…because that is what He did when He died on the Cross to save you. Who is knocking at the door of your heart and mind? Amen.
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 while standing on one of the covered bridges near Winterset, Iowa)
“So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a park near Winterset, Iowa)
