above: Gibb & Patterson & kids holding trophy after win
“...[are you] in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom
“...[are you] in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom
from God ...
.. that is, our righteousness, holiness and
redemption...
1 Corinthians 1:30-31
“…For [we believers] have been born again,...
not of perishable seed, but of imperishable,...
through the living and enduring
word of God….”
1 Peter 1:23
“Your love has given me great joy
& encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.”
Philemon
1:7
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, & the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew
6:25
"Command those who
are rich in this
present world not to be
arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain,...
...but
to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”
“If you forgive
men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you.”
Matthew 6:14
"God exalted Jesus to the highest place...
& gave Him the name that is above every other name,...
in
heaven & on earth & under the earth,
& every tongue confess that
Philippians 2:9-11