“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)
Praise
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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Thanksgiving
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
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Thankful For God’s 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. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
1 John 4:9-10
(This photo was taken in February of 2013 in a neighborhood near Minneapolis, Minnesota)
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Thoughts and Ways
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55:8-9
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while driving in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
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Do Not Be Afraid
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
(This photo was taken in August of 2016, the statue is the largest Virgin Mary statue in North America, 90 ft tall. It is called “Our Lady of the Rockies” located in Butte, Montana)
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Be Kind and Compassionate
“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 April of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)
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Persevere
“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 June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)
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Renew
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington)
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Soar
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah 40:29-31
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
