“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12
(This photo was taken in December of 2013 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke…
“Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it , but whoever loses his life for me will save it.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?” “
Luke 9:23-25
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Arches National Park in Utah)
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
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
(This photo was taken in March of 2013 at the Botanical Gardens in the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada)
The words of Jesus in the Gospel according to John…
“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.”
John 10:9
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
The words of Jesus in response to his disciples who had asked why they were unable to drive out a demon in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” “
Matthew 17:20-21
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
James 4:10
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Arches National Park in Utah)
When you sense doubt…when you feel afraid…when life hits you with discouragement…when you don’t know where to turn…run to the Lord…
“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 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)
“My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:1-6
(This photo was taken in August of 2015 on a lake in central Minnesota)
The words of Paul in his letter to the Ephesians…
“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 August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
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