“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6:5
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”
Romans 8:5
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 on a bridge near Winterset, Iowa)
No matter what questions you have or what your circumstances are the answers or the Way to proceed can be found in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Amen.
“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, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
Hebrews 12:1-5
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
“He must become greater; I must become less.”[a]
John 3:30
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 at a lake in central Minnesota)
Consistent, daily study of God’s word is essential for spiritual growth. Any relationship needs time spent together to grow…spend time with God. Amen.
“The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.”
Psalm 19:7-11
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
(This photo was taken in May of 2014 at a lake in central Minnesota)
Opening your heart in honest, sincere transparency with God in a quiet time with Him is true prayer…an on-going conversation where you spend as much time listening as you do speaking on a daily basis is kind of prayer life that can change lives. Amen.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Colossians 4:2
“Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.”
Psalm 62:8
“Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 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 October of 2014 on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
“One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:35-40
Love God Love People by Danny Gokey
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6:5
“For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”[a]
Galatians 5:14
(This photo was taken in October of 2014 on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Colossians 3:12-15
(This photo was taken in May of 2020 at a park along the North Shore of Lake Superior)
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 7:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.“
John 15:12-13
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Ephesians 4:29-32
(This photo was taken in March of 2021 at St. Croix State Park in northern Minnesota)
“The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,[a]
exposing every hidden motive.”
Proverbs 20:27
“Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24 See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Psalm 139:23-24
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”
Romans 13:10
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
(This photo was taken in July of 2019 at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
James 1:19-20
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged.”
James 5:7-9
(This photo was taken in April of 2020 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
