“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”
Psalm 111:10
(This photo was taken in December of 2013 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)
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Holy Spirit
“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 5:5
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
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Holy Living
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:12-14
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, Colorado)
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Share The Good News
“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. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota)
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Consistent Faith
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)
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Peace
The words of the angel speaking to the shepherds in the fields nearby in the Gospel of Luke…
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’.”
Luke 2:10-11
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 near New Salem, North Dakota)
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Joy
The following was written by James, a brother of Jesus…
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.”
James 1:17-18
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 at sunrise on the island of Maui)
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Love
“Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Hebrews 13:1-2
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
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It Takes Courage
Paul writes in his first letter to the Corinthians…
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving in northern Colorado)
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Joy and Peace
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13
(This photo was taken in February of 2013 in a neighborhood near Minneapolis, Minnesota)
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