“I know that my redeemer[c] lives,
and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”[d]
Job 19:25 NIV
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer
No matter what has transpired in our lives, we know we can come to Jesus
He is alive and He lives in us
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 NIV
Father God, I want to seek You with all my heart. You are my everything-so let my actions match my words. Each day, help me draw closer to You. Guide me through each decision, and inspire me with new dreams and wisdom. I want to honor You in all that I do. I want to live a better way. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
James 4:8 NIV
(This photo was taken at Temperance State Park on Lake Superior)
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.“
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!“
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Every day brings new possibilities
Trust the promises of God to find a New Way
Our hope is in God and His love
The Wonderful Cross by Michael W Smith
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.“
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
(This photo was taken at sunrise at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.”
Psalm 95:1-2 NIV
No matter where you are
No matter what your circumstances
No matter what you have done or left undone
“Come” to the Lord Jesus Christ, just as you are
Come, now is the time to worship
Come Now Is The Time To Worship by Brain Doerksen Matt Maher Cobus Sneha Reddy
“Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.“
Psalm 95:6-7 NIV
(This photo was taken on the island of Maui, Hawaii)
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 NIV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 NIV
Father God, clothe me today so I am dressed to withstand whatever spiritual and emotional battles come my way. Thank you for Jesus: the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you for Your protection and for allowing us to have peace with You and others because of our Savior, Jesus. In His name, Amen.
“If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.”
Psalm 91:9-13 NIV
(This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“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 31:8 NIV
You are never alone
Nothing in your life is too big for God to handle
He knows your circumstances and He knows the way through them
God will be with you and He will never leave you
Trust in the Lord and put your faith in Him
You are never alone
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NIV
(This photo was taken on the shore of Lake Superior at Temperance State Park in northern Minnesota)
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4 NIV
No matter what you are facing in life
No matter what circumstances you encounter
No matter how bad the tragedy or trauma that has occurred
No matter what…God is bigger than that ____________
God is greater than anything you will ever encounter in this life
Believe it and put your faith, your hope and your trust in Jesus Christ
What is it in your life you need to remind yourself that God is greater than?
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him;
26 it is good to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.”
Lamentations 3:22-26 NIV
(This photo was taken in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.”
John 1:1-5 NIV
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 NIV
From Genesis to Revelation the over-arching theme of the Bible is God’s love through Jesus
This love does not guarantee that life will be easy and always pleasant…yet it is a love that never changes
This love comes to us directly in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
You are part of this story…God chose you
Open your heart and mind to Jesus, invite Him into every part of your life
As you learn this story, help tell others about it
It is the greatest story ever told
End Of The Beginning by David Phelps
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
John 3:16-17 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in central Minnesota)
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:9-13 NIV
We are loved
We are forgiven
The battle has been won
Jesus has claimed victory over sin and death
No matter where you are or what the circumstances of your life look like…don’t give up
Remember what Jesus did for you and stir up the passion of His love in your spirit
He is with you…always
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 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. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”
1 John 4:7-12 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2 NIV
Father God, thank You for Your strength in us. Because of Your work in our lives, we are not defeated by the darkness in the world around us! Help us to remember that You overcame he who is in the world. You live in us, which means we can share in Your victory. Help us to remember who You are and all that You have done. In Jesus name, Amen.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1 NIV
(This photo was taken at Big Sky Resort in Montana)
Take Your Faith With You 