For to those who are perishing the message of the cross is foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is God’s power. For it is written:I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,and I will set aside the understanding of the experts.Where is the philosopher? Where is the scholar? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish? For since, in God’s wisdom, […]
Category Archives: Discipleship
From Fear to Strong Confidence
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
Better Than Moonshine
The light in the yard from a full moon at midnight is spectacular in contrast to the blackness in the same yard during the new moon, with no man-made supplement of flashlight or street light. At it’s best and most glorious, though, moon light is second-hand sunlight. The Light we seek is brighter than the sun. As Paul told Agrippa, “…at midday, O king, along the road I saw a […]
From Fear to the Power to Turn From Evil
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
From Fear to Protection From Death
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
From Fear to Prolonged Life
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
From Fear to Knowledge
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
From Fear to Wisdom
“The fear of the Lord” is a phrase that is used over 30 times in the Old Testament, and once in Acts of the Apostles. The Hebrew word for “fear” in the phrase is translated a few ways – from “frightening” to “reverential awe.” As a reminder, “awful,” “full of awe,” and “awesome” are directly related. We need to learn what it means to fear our God, because finding the […]
Bracing Up, Being Awesome
Evidence may be proving me wrong, regarding my recent declaration that Marxists would not overcome our nation. They seem to have purchased most “news” media, the judicial branch of government, the legislative branch, and now the executive branch, and are in the process of purging the leadership of the national military of any who would not be loyal to their agendas. If this is true, a storm is coming. Any […]
Much Instruction
Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”Matthew 28:9-10 “If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. […]