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)

Restoration

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:13

(This photo was taken in June of 2016 on a lake in northwestern Wisconsin)

Through Him Who Loved Us

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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?  Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  As it is written:  “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Romans 8:35-37

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

Strength From Faith

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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 while driving through Oregon)

True Friendship

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The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to John…

“My command is this:  Love each other as I have loved you.  Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.  You are my friends if you do what I command.”

John 15:12-14

(This photo was taken in October of 2014 while driving on the north shore of Maui)

Spiritual Growth

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“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.  Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”

1 Peter 2:1-3

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

Trust

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“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.  O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.”

Psalm 84:11-12

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while driving through North Dakota)

Memorial Day – We Honor, We Remember

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

“Not so with you.  Instead whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:26-28

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota)

We Pray

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“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.  Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.  Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.”

Psalm 51:10-12

 (This photo was taken in August of 2016 while traveling near Dillon, Colorado)