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For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.... And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1: 18; 30-31 "Ignorance of Scripture is the most dangerous self-inflicted wound." – Dale Partridge. "Satan’s greatest weapon is man’s ignoran

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 "Sands" 48"x36" Acrylic on Canvas • Edward Herbeck • herbeckart.com What is True Wisdom? What does it mean to be wise? What is true wisdom? The world tells us that wisdom comes from old age or life experience, and yes, sometimes it does. But the Bible tells us that true wisdom only begins with faith in Jesus. The Fear of

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His Word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord . Psalm 130:5-6 Hope for the Best To wait on the Lord means to hope in Him. To hope in the Lord means to trust in His goodness and expect a positive outcome, in His perfect timing. It means to hope for the best since we know that Jesus knows best. This hopeful expectation is rooted in our knowledge and faith in Jesus. To be able to wait on the Lord, we must first believe the Gospel and find

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.   I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand, John 10:27-28 I Know the One Who Knows I don't always know, but I know the One who knows. I know Jesus, and He knows me. He helps me walk through every valley. He helps me overcome every trouble along my path. He helps me not fear the unknown in the distance. I don't always know. But I know there's nothing to fear because

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold   of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1   Have No Fear A Christian is a soldier. It's a battle to take up our cross every day. It's a battle to be both a sinner and a saint (Rom 7:14-25). It's a battle to exercise faith over fear. But have no fear, Christian. Remember, we’re never alone in the battle. We have a Savior who won the war. We have a Heavenly Father who is patient and

There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under Heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12   Jesus Saves She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins. Matthew 1:21 The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew name  Joshua  or  Jehoshua,  which means  “Jehovah will save.”  In this verse, the angel tells Joseph that Mary’s baby will be the very incarnation of God's salvation, and He i

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Grumbling to Gratitude Dear Heavenly Father,   I praise You for choosing me before the foundation of the world to belong to Jesus (Eph 1:4-5,11). I praise You for giving me a new and thankful heart through faith in Jesus (Eze 36:26). Today, help me to walk in that newness of life You've given me (Eph 4:24). Today, the only

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 I was a tomboy growing up. I didn't like wearing dresses. When I was little I wished I was a boy. But I never told anyone that because even as a child I knew that was wrong. God made me to be a girl! And now because of Jesus, I love the woman I've become through faith in Him. I am thankful to be a girl and created in His image. Most of all, I am thankful my Mom, my Dad, and my