Daily

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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness , and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Matthew 6:33-34

(This photo was taken in August of 2015 on a lake in central Minnesota)

A New Heart

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“I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols.  I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.  And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.”

Ezekiel 36:25-26

(This photo was taken in August of 2012 near the north shore of Lake Superior)

Spiritual Birth

When Jesus was talking with Nicodemus one night, he said this…

“Jesus answered, ‘I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born or water and the Spirit.  Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.  You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again’.”

John 3:5-7

(These photos were taken in October of 2014 at the Nakalele Blowhole on the island of Maui)

Reflect On Eternity

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“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.  He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’  Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true’.”

Revelation 21:4-5

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 at Kaanapali Beach on the island of Maui)

Our Strength From His Love

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“I love you, O Lord, my strength.  The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.  He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Psalm 18:1-3

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the island of Maui)

Spiritual Gifts

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“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.  If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.  If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.  To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever.  Amen.”

1 Peter 4:10-11

(This photo was taken in June 2012 in Chicago while on a mission trip)

Renew Confidence

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“I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 27:13-14

(This photo was taken in March of 2013 at the Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio in Las Vegas)