“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
Author: Eric Raby
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
New Life is Mine
“But you have received the Holy Spirit, and He lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Holy Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what He teaches is true – it is not a lie.So just as He has taught you, remain in the… Continue reading
Abundant Life is Calling
“I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.” (Psalm 40:1-2 NKJV) “Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 NKJV) “If a man… Continue reading
There is Life Beyond Today
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12 NLT) “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. ” (Proverbs 20:1 NLT) “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself…I will go home to my father…” (Luke… Continue reading