Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians…
“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 June of 2016 on a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“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. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger’.
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to all on whom his favor rests’.”
Luke 2:10-14
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 at sunrise on the island of Maui)
Paul writes in one of his letters to the Corinthians…
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado)
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:8-9
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: ‘Today, if you hear his voice do not harden your hearts’.”
Hebrews 4:7
(This photo was taken in December of 2013 while walking in the woods in northwestern Wisconsin)
One of my favorite worship songs at this time of the year is “Prepare the Way of the Lord”, it speaks to preparing our hearts and minds and our very lives for the birth of our Savior, Jesus…Here are the words of John the Baptist as written in the Gospel of John…
“John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, ‘I am the voice of one calling in the desert, Make straight the way for the Lord’.”
John 1:23
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Arches National Park in Utah)
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
The following is written in a psalm of David…
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while driving on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
“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)
The following is written in a psalm of David…
“You have made 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
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 at Kaanapali Beach on the island of Maui)
Take Your Faith With You 