The Gift of Grace

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“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ephesians 2:8-10

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Glacier National Park in Montana)

Remain in Him

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The words of Jesus in the gospel of John…

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.  This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.  As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.  Now remain in my love.”

John 15:7-9

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

He Lives In You

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“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I 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 July of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)

No Fear In Love

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“There is no fear in love.  But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.  The one who fears is not made perfect in love.  We love because he first loved us.”

1 John 4:18-19

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 while driving in the state of Utah)

His Love

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“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”

Romans 5:3-5

(This photo was taken in August of 2016 in Glacier National Park in Montana)

Do Not Be Afraid

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“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 31:6

(This photo was taken in August of 2016, the statue is the largest Virgin Mary statue in North America, 90 ft tall.  It is called “Our Lady of the Rockies” located in Butte, Montana)

Fellowship

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“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:25

(This photo was taken in March of 2013 at the Conservatory & Botanical Garden in the Bellagio in Las Vegas)

Rest

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The words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew…

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

(This photo was taken in August of 2012 while hiking along the North Shore near Lake Superior in Minnesota)