The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew when he was asked ‘which is the greatest commandment…’
“Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling along Beartooth Pass in Montana)
The following are the words written by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians…
“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Philippians 2:1-4
(This photo was taken in December of 2013 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
(This photo was taken in April of 2016 on a lake in central Minnesota)
The following is a conversation between Jesus and his disciples after they failed to drive a demon out of a boy as it is recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:19-21
(This photo was taken in August of 2016, the statue is known as “Our Lady of the Rockies” is on the Continental Divide overlooking Butte, Montana)
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)
The words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew…
“This, then, is how you should pray:
‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ “
Matthew 6:9-13
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 at the peak of Beartooth Pass near the border between Montana and Wyoming)
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming)
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:2-3
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 at a lake near Minneapolis, Minnesota)
“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 July of 2016 while traveling through North Dakota)
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
Psalm 91:11-12
(This photo was taken in August of 2016 near Glacier National Park in Montana)
Take Your Faith With You 