“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19 NLT) “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and… Continue reading
Author: Eric Raby
Eric’s Life Lesson # 82: “Time to impart Life to whoever is ready to receive.”
“My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.” (Proverbs 3:1-2 NKJV) “And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 81: “Basing my beliefs, and actions, on the unknown tends to leave me error-prone.”
Eric’s Life Lesson # 81: “Basing my beliefs, and actions, on the unknown tends to leave me error-prone.” “Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.” (Romans 3:4 BSB) “For if the eagerness… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 80: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 15: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) conclusion
“For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” (2 Corinthians 1:5 BSB) “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad – for these trials make you partners with Christ… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 79: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 14: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials…that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1: 2 & 4 NKJV abbreviated) “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” (2 Corinthians 2:14… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 78: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 13: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6 NKJV) “I will boast only in the LORD; let all who are helpless take heart.” (Psalm 34:2 NLT) “Know for certain that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations from before… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 77: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 12: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
“Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.” (2 Corinthians 12:8 NKJV) “And He (Jesus) said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 76: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 11: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8 NLT) “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him…”… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 75: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 10: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
“It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 12:1 NKJV) “Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities (weakness).” (2 Corinthians 12:5 NKJV) “And lest I should be exalted above measure by… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 74: “Time to turn over the apple cart.” Part 9: It’s my thorn in the flesh. (I’ve got some tweezers you can borrow) continued
I am going to start with the end in mind. In order to do this I am going to give you an outline for 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 that I have developed in studying the passage with “fresh eyes” searching the scriptures for Truth. I am also presenting a working definition of “Grace” for you to… Continue reading