Jesus took all the punishment and all the judgement we deserve…He came into the world with a purpose and the result of His purpose is our salvation. Amen.
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
John 19:30
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Jesus gave up so much and suffered so much for you and me. In choosing a life led by faith we are gaining so much more than what the world and darkness is offering. The worlds standard of values and success are empty and fragile…the current pandemic shows us that more than anything. Just like Jesus said to Matthew who was sitting at a tax collector booth, He also says to you, “…Follow me” – Matthew 9:9 Amen.
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?”
Matthew 16:24-26
(This photo was taken in April of 2020 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Lead Me To The Cross by Chris and Conrad
“Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.”
Psalm 51:1-2
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while standing on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
What are your thoughts like? What is on your mind more often than other things? What issues or actions grab your attention? There is so much coming at us in our daily lives that we easily lose focus. We are distracted, constantly shifting from one thing to the next, never getting anywhere. So much of what is put before us is the work of evil and darkness, working to keep us away from God and our relationship with Jesus. The more we take time to focus on God’s word and spending time in prayer the more clearly we can see the important things in life and let the other stuff fade away. Renew your thoughts and your mind and you will find peace. Amen.
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Colossians 3:2
(This photo was taken in March of 2018 while traveling in southern New Mexico)
Come as you are…no matter where you have been…no matter what you have done or left undone…come to the Cross of Christ…you have been forgiven and you will find peace. Amen.
The Cross Has The Final Word by Newsboys
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20
(This photo was taken in June of 2015 while traveling in South Dakota)
Immanuel…Light of the World…King of Kings…Lord of Lords…The Good Shepard…Bread of Life…Living Water…Prince of Peace…Wonderful Counselor…Lamb of God…The Truth…The Way…The Savior of the World. Amen.
“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
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Jesus Christ…He sacrificed Himself to save you. No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what you have done or left undone…He is waiting for you with open arms, to pick you up, to forgive you and restore you. He is ready to do that for you and for others in your life because He loves you and He loves them too. Jesus Christ is the way…He is the only way to fellowship with God. Amen.
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Glacier National Park in Montana)
What we need in the world more than anything right now is forgiveness…the longer people hold on to the pain and bitterness of past events that can’t be changed the more people will suffer…if people want to truly see change in this world…look in the mirror and decide who do I need to forgive? Pray about it and seek the courage to share that forgiveness so that healing can begin. This is true for all people on all sides of every issue. Seek to forgive and you will be set free. Amen.
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Matthew 6:14-15
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
Come to the Cross…All are welcome…No matter what has happened or where you have been, Come lay down all your burdens and be healed. As it says in today’s song, “earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.” Amen.
“For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 10:12-13
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in northern Colorado)
He sacrificed Himself on the Cross to save us and reconcile us with God.
The Cross Has The Final Word by Newsboys
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
John 19:30
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)
Take Your Faith With You 