These who are wise among the people will teach the masses. However, they will fall by the sword and by the flame, and they will be imprisoned and plundered for some time. When they stumble, they will be granted some help. But many will unite with them deceitfully. Even some of the wise will stumble, resulting in their refinement, purification, and cleansing until the time of the end, for it is still for the appointed time.  Daniel 9:33-35

paper and elements by Marta van Eck

Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you,

nor is His ear too deaf to hear you call.

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God.

Because of your sins, He has turned away

and will not listen anymore.

Isaiah 49:1-2

paper by Marta van Eck, blended with paper by Optic Impressions and my overlay texture