What Path Are You On?

October 13, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“Give careful thought to the^[c] paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
²⁷Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.“

Proverbs 4:26-27 NIV

The original navigtion tool in this world is God’s Word. Which way should I go? What should I do next? How should I handle this situation? How do I respond to that person? And so many more questions can be answered by spending time in God’s Word.

Pick it up and read it, listen to Him and put into action the things He teaches us. God’s Word is the ultimate guide for your path. Take time to reflect of where you have been and where you are going in life…what path are you on?

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“Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path.”

Psalm 119:105 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)

The Past…Redeemed

September 23, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“I know that my redeemer^[c] lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”^[d]

Job 19:25 NIV

What has happened in the past is done and can’t be changed…we can learn from it…we can change and impact what happens today. Don’t let what has happened in the past be chains that you drag around everywhere you go.

Jesus Christ has paid the price for our sins and He is our Redeemer…bring your past, your shame and your guilt to the Lord and He will set you free. Amen.

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“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. ¹⁷For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.“

John 3:16-17 NIV

(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a park near Winterset, Iowa)

Remember What God Can Do

September 15, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“The Lord is righteous in all his ways
    and faithful in all he does.
¹⁸The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
¹⁹He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
    he hears their cry and saves them.”

Psalm 145:17-19 NIV

Don’t give up…keep going. God is with you. We may not understand everything right now…yet we must continue on in faith. Remember in the past how God showed up? Even when you thought the situation was hopeless or impossible? Keep praying and be courageous even when you are unsure of the outcome. He is with you, He is within you, every day, all the time!

May God’s comfort and peace be with you. Amen.

Haven’t Seen It Yet by Danny Gokey

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Romans 12:12 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling along Beartooth Pass)

Remember What God Can Do

July 28, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

Psalm 145:17-19 NIV

Don’t give up…keep going. God is with you. We may not understand everything right now…yet we must continue on in faith. Remember in previous times and struggles from our pasts how God showed up even though we thought the situation was hopeless or impossible? Keep praying and be courageous even though you are unsure of the outcome. May God’s comfort and peace be with you.

Haven’t Seen It Yet by Danny Gokey

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Romans 12:12 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling along Beartooth Pass)

Plans…Purpose

May 21, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.”

Proverbs 16:3 NIV

If we try to do things our own way for our own purposes all the time we will find discouragement and frustration. Our purpose comes from the Lord, our Creator. His purpose is based on love and if we are willing to follow Him we will find His way is better for us, His plan is for our good, we can put our hope in the Lord and trust His plan and purpose for our life. Amen.

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“Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Proverbs 19:21 NIV

(This photo was taken in May of 2020 along the North Shore of Lake Superior)

God’s Presence

April 15, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”’^[e]

Acts 2:28 NIV

He is always with us…any comfort you have, any joy and peace, any courage you need…it comes from God. The presence of God brings good things to us…the sin of world brings bad things. Turn towards God and give thanks for all that He does for you. Amen.

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“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Psalm 16:11 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while standing in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)

The Road That Leads To Life

March 31, 2023 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

^{6 “}Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

John 14:6 NIV

We all have different lives and different choices to make in our lives. Depending on where we live, what the weather is like, the environment of our home and where we spend our days. This can be all different…what is common among all people? The place in our hearts that is made to be filled by God. He is the Creator and He made us with this special space that can only be filled properly by a personal relationship with Him. Now that certainly hasn’t stopped the human race from trying to fill it with just about anything other than God. If anything other than God is in that space you will not feel complete, content or know true peace. Make time to be alone with God and invite Jesus into the place reserved for Him every day. May you know God’s comfort and God’s faithfulness.

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¹³“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. ¹⁴But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 7:13-14 NIV

(This photo was taken in March of 2018 near Winterset, Iowa)

Remember What God Can Do

September 20, 2022 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

Psalm 145:17-19 NIV

Don’t give up…keep going. God is with you. We may not understand everything right now…yet we must continue on in faith. Remember in previous times and old struggles how God showed up even though you thought the situation was hopeless or impossible? Keep praying and be courageous even when though you are unsure of the outcome. May God’s comfort and peace be with you.

Haven’t Seen It Yet by Danny Gokey

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

Romans 12:12 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling along Beartooth Pass)

God’s Word…Our Path

August 25, 2022 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

“You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

Psalm 16:11 NIV

The first original navigtion guide is God’s Word. Which way should I go? What should I do next? How should I handle this situation? How do I respond to that? And so many more questions can be answered by spending time in God’s Word…reading, listening and putting into the action the things He is teaching us. It is the ultimate guide for your path. Pick it up and seek Him. Amen.

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