We Are Easily Distracted

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When Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary…

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.  Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:41-42

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 near Pike’s Peak in Colorado)

Take Time To Rest

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The words of Jesus as written in the Gospel according to Matthew…

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Matthew 11:28-29

(This photo was taken in September of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)

Do You Hear Him?

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The words of Jesus as recorded in the Book of Revelation…

“Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”

Revelation 3:20

(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Minneapolis, Minnesota)

The Word Of God

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

2 Timothy 3:16-17

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)

Choose How You Will Live

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“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

1 Peter 3:8-9

(This photo was taken in September of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)

Any And Every Situation

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The words of the Apostle Paul written in his letter to the Philippians…

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

Philippians 4:12-13

(This photo was taken in September of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)