I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. ~ 1 Timothy 1:12

Surely the righteous will never be shaken, they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD. ~ Psalm 112:6-7 Photo courtesy of Archaeology ___@Instagram.

On this day in 2014 I had the pleasure and honor to offer the prayer for session in the United States House of Representatives. I was awed by the history that surrounded me

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. ~ 1 Timothy 3:16

“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? - Hebrews 12:28

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ~ Colossians 3:1-3

The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. ~ Zephaniah 3:17

"Lighten Our Darkness" Wisconsin Horizons by Phil Koch phil-koch.artistwebsites.com

In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. ~ Psalm 45:4

My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. ~ Psalm 84:2

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. ~Psalm 90:14 Boynton Canyon, AZ

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. ~ Proverbs 4:13

“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. ~ John 5:24