“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” (Psalm 23:5 NLT) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. For… Continue reading
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Eric’s Life Lesson # 22: “You’ve heard it said, ‘You can’t unscramble eggs.’ Well, I say, ‘Turn them into a delicious omelette’.”
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT) “You plotted evil against me, but God turned it into good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 21: “Keep your eye on the prize and your nose in the Book.”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.” (2 Timothy… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 20: “Youth is a renewable energy for fossils (don’t waste it on the young).”
“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:5 NLT) “Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished.” (Deuteronomy 34:7 NKJV) “”I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 19: “Hurry up and wait (but no sleeping in the waiting room).”
“Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14 NKJV) “Wait on the LORD, And keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.” (Psalm 37:34 NKJV) “But those… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 18: “Kingdom Work Out (His pain, my gain)”
“Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, ‘The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.’ ” (Luke 17:20-21 NKJV) “So then, my dear… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 17: “Freedom is not free. (Thank you to those who paid the price!)”
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery…you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:1 & 13 BSB) “Because God’s… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 16: “Buffet (exercise) or Buffet (all you can eat), the choice is yours.” Part 3
“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) “My son, do not forget my law, but let your… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 15: “Buffet (exercise) or Buffet (all you can eat). the choice is yours.” Part 2
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge God bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV) “And I tell you this, you must give account on… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 14: “Buffet (exercise) or Buffet (all you can eat), the choice is yours.”
“For physical exercise is profitable for a short time; but godliness is profitable for everything, having the promise of life–of the life that now is, and of the life that is coming” (1 Timothy 4:8 AFV) “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after… Continue reading