The Journey Of Faith Takes Perseverance

December 28, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Hebrews 12:1-3

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

A New Way To Look At Our Sufferings

December 27, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“…And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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 5:2-5

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

November 14, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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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 5:2-5

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 near New Salem, North Dakota)

The Wisdom That Comes From Heaven

August 4, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”

James 3:17-18

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 while standing on the north shore of Maui)

Don’t Give Up

May 18, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trail, 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 July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)

Persevere

February 20, 2017 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“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)

Perseverance

September 6, 2016 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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Hebrews 12:1

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

Relationship

August 25, 2016 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

Romans 12:11-13

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 at Lake Dillon near Dillon, Colorado)

We Still Have Hope

July 16, 2016 / mcalcagno / Leave a comment

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“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. 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 5:1-5

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 while driving through northern Colorado)