“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV) “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” (3 John 1:2… Continue reading
Author: Eric Raby
Life Doesn’t Always Follow Your Planned Route
“When he came to himself…I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:17-18 NKJV excerpts) “But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD…” (Jonah 1:3 NLT abbreviated) “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into… Continue reading
Back On The Road To Life Without Measure!
“We make our plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.” (Proverbs 16:1 NLT) “The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” (Proverbs 20:24 NLT) “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14 NKJV) Today we are taking… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 7: “I love you for no good reason at all.”
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 NKJV) “We love Him, because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 NKJV) “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 6: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words have power to kill me.”
“And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak.” (Matthew 12:36 NLT) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 8:21 NKJV) “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain,… Continue reading
Eric Life Lesson # 5: If you don’t like what you see, stop looking in the mirror!”
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous – how well I know it.” Psalm 139:14 NLT) “What are mere mortals that You should think about them, human beings that You should care for them? Yet You made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 4: If it “ain’t over ’til the Fat Lady sings,” then just hide the Fat Lady” (you can’t lose if you don’t quit)
“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” (Proverbs 24:16 NLT) “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew 6:34 NKJV) “Great is His faithfulness; His mercies… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 3: “Stop tryin’ to pet the dog that bit you!”
“…they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind…” (Hosea 8:7 BSB abbreviated) “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7 NKJV) “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 2: “Less is definitely more”
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1 NLT) “Brethren, I do… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 1: “Just ’cause you can doesn’t mean you should”
“I have the right to do anything, you say – but not everything is beneficial. I have the right to do anything – but not everything is constructive.” (1 Corinthians 10:23 NIV) “But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 NKJV) “But… Continue reading