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)

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)

Attitude

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“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 July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)

What God Has Done

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“He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.  I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.  That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil – this is the gift of God.”

Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

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

Persevere

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“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:12

(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)